Sophie Yu Skipper

Sophie Yu Skipper, CFA, has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Sophie is currently the Director of Corporate Finance at AQUA Dermatology, where they manage the P&L of around 30 dermatology clinics and collaborates with Operations management to enhance financial performance. Sophie leads the budgeting and forecasting process for these clinics. Prior to this role, they worked as a Finance Manager at AQUA Dermatology, where they played a key role in strategic decision-making, data reporting, and financial management of the clinics.

Before joining AQUA Dermatology, Sophie worked as a Senior Financial Analyst at NextEra Energy Resources, an Engineering Analyst at Southern Power, and a Financial Analyst at Global Medical Response. In these positions, they performed various financial functions, including budgeting, financial modeling, due diligence, and profitability analysis. Sophie worked closely with business units, supported business development efforts, and collaborated with senior management on projects to improve financial performance.

Sophie also gained experience in the investment industry, having worked as an Associate at Intermediate Capital Group, where they managed loans and analyzed creditworthiness, and as an Investment Analyst at PGIM Fixed Income, where they analyzed debt investments in the Media and Telecommunications industries.

Their early work experience started as an Outside Sales Intern at University Directories, where they excelled in prospecting and selling door-to-door collegiate phonebook advertisements. Sophie achieved outstanding sales results and ranked 7th among a large pool of sales representatives.

Sophie Yu Skipper's work experience demonstrates their expertise in finance, financial analysis, strategic planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration across various sectors. Their experience in both corporate finance and the investment industry proves their ability to adapt and excel in different environments.

Sophie Yu Skipper, CFA completed their Bachelor of Science in Economics with concentrations in Finance and Health Care Management at The Wharton School from 2009 to 2013. Currently, they are pursuing a Master of Science in Accounting at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, scheduled to graduate in 2023.