Haoshuang Guo
Batavia
Summary
Financial operations leader with a track record of delivering accurate financial reporting, improving financial performance, and streamlining processes in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments. Skilled in M&A valuation, financial analysis, budgeting/forecasting, risk management, and cross‑functional leadership. Led core financial and qualitative analysis for major M&A and divestiture activities — including the sale of wireless operations to T‑Mobile and spectrum sales to Verizon and AT&T. Strong focus on collaborative team building and champion peers' professional development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Enterprise Risk Manager, Enterprise Risk Management
T-Mobile
08.2025 - Current
- Lead enterprise-wide strategic risk assessments across network operations, acquisitions and integrations, macroeconomic exposure, and organizational effectiveness to inform corporate strategy and decision-making.
- Translate qualitative and quantitative risk analysis into executive-ready insights, including EBITDA impact assessments and prioritization of strategic risk drivers.
- Partner with VP and SVP leaders to evaluate mitigation strategies, surface emerging risks, and align enterprise risk posture with long-term strategic objectives.
- Present quarterly enterprise risk assessments to senior leadership and the Audit Committee, highlighting strategic implications, trends, and recommended actions.
- Lead implementation of ServiceNow across ERM, Internal Audit, Legal Compliance, and IT Risk to improve governance, execution discipline, and cross-functional coordination.
Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy
UScellular
03.2024 - 07.2025
- Led core financial and qualitative analysis for the M&A activities including the sale of Wireless operations to T‑Mobile and the sale of spectrum assets to Verizon and AT&T, partnering with investment banks and legal counsel on valuation, deal economics, due diligence, and deal structuring to inform executive decision‑making.
- Worked directly with the VP of FP&A, CFO, and other C‑suite executives to deliver decision‑ready analyses, scenario modeling, and recommendations that shaped capital allocation, deal strategy, and long‑range planning.
- Drove the development of contingency financial strategies in the event the Wireless sale does not close, including alternative operating models, capital structure scenarios, and P&L / cash flow implications to preserve liquidity and value
- Owned the strategic and financial assessment of remaining operations and assets, developing recommendations on recapitalization, target leverage, and dividend policy to optimize the post‑close capital structure and shareholder returns.
- Owned the 5-year long‑range financial forecast including revenue forecast, subscriber forecast, Opex and capital assumptions, and net working capital forecast.
- Owned the enterprise risk management process, quantifying financial impact of risks related to competition, technology disruption, government regulation, cybersecurity, and macroeconomic conditions, and integrating findings into forecasts and long‑range plans.
Manager, Corporate Strategy
UScellular
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Supported enterprise strategic alternatives analysis, including potential sale or restructuring scenarios.
- Owned the 5-year long‑range financial forecast including revenue forecast, subscriber forecast, Opex and capital assumptions, and net working capital forecast.
- Developed comprehensive business cases for fixed wireless access investment, and presened findings to executive leadership for approval
- Produced executive and board-level materials to support strategic decision-making.
- Partnered cross-functionally to drive forecast accuracy, cost discipline, and performance improvement.
- Mentored junior team members on strategic planning processes, fostering professional development and collaboration.
Manager – Financial Performance Improvement
UScellular
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Led cross-functional initiatives to improve capital efficiency across network, engineering, and supply chain.
- Designed and launched an enterprise-wide cost transformation program, identifying over $250M in annual operating expense savings and $800M+ in cumulative capital savings.
- Provided critical financial analysis for capital efficiency initiatives, driving >$300M in capital reductions and ongoing operating expense savings.
- Developed driver-based budgeting tools for the engineering organization to enable more accurate, granular budgeting and forecasting.
- Built ROI and investment models to guide strategic capital allocation decisions.
Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A
Telecom and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS)
05.2020 - 10.2021
- Supported corporate strategy initiatives, including valuation and diligence for a potential equity investment.
- Led strategic analysis of fiber investment opportunities and presented recommendations to senior leadership.
- Led the core FP&A processes, including the 5-year strategic long-range forecast, annual budget cycle, and quarterly financial forecast and management reporting.
- Produced ongoing analysis of enterprise leverage ratios and related risks, and supported information requests from banks and rating agencies.
- Delivered ad hoc financial analyses on topics such as future enterprise tax positions and capital structure implications to inform strategic decision-making.
Financial Analyst, FP&A
TDS
09.2018 - 05.2020
- Developed enterprise budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
- Conducted variance analysis to explain deviations from budget expectations and recommend corrective actions.
- Performed scenario-based tax and incentive analyses to support executive decision-making.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
DePaul University, Driehaus College of Business
Chicago, IL01.2018
Skills
- High proficiency in M&A valuation and financial modeling
- Budgeting, quarterly forecast, and long-range forecast
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in executive level communications
- 5 years working with investment banks on assets sales, acquisitions, and structuring capital investments
- Generative AI, particularly with custom GPTs
- Microsoft solutions including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- SAP BPC, Hyperion financial reporting
- Power BI and Power Automate
- ServiceNow and Jira
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Enterprise Risk Manager, Enterprise Risk Management
T-Mobile
08.2025 - Current
Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy
UScellular
03.2024 - 07.2025
Manager, Corporate Strategy
UScellular
12.2023 - 03.2024
Manager – Financial Performance Improvement
UScellular
11.2021 - 12.2023
Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A
Telecom and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS)
05.2020 - 10.2021
Financial Analyst, FP&A
TDS
09.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Finance
DePaul University, Driehaus College of Business