Zhen JIN
CFO
Geneva
Summary
Seasoned Chief Financial Officer focused on helping company accomplish missions and drive growth. Expansion-minded professional versed in navigating complex financial and culture challenges.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
CFO
Decathlon Sports Switzerland SA
08.2017 - Current
- Led recruitment and development talents to accompany the project
- Oversee all financial and legal functions
- Participate all strategic decisions of the company
- Validating important resource allocation
- Championed the adoption of new financial technologies, keeping the organization at the forefront of industry advancements while maximizing efficiency in daily operations.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements by staying current on industry developments and implementing necessary controls within the organization.
- Merge and acquisition
CFO
Decathlon Taiwan Co., Ltd.
01.2011 - 07.2017
- Participate the strategic decision to develop Decathlon Retailing in Taiwan
- Business modeling of Retailing, E-commerce, O2O
- Oversee all the financial processes
- Guarantee the accounting reliability and GAAP conformity
- Pilot the cash needs and ensure a healthy cash supply
- Produce 5 years budget and perform the 2 years rolling piloting
- Manage the legal compliance such as labeling, homologation
- Animate I.T
Operational CFO
Decathlon China
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Guarantee the accounting reliability and GAAP conformity
- Pilot the cash needs and ensure a healthy cash supply
- Manage the corporate legal affairs
- Implement the corporate governance rule according to group framework
- Work on financial feasibility study for all land purchasing projects.
Internal auditor
Decathlon S.A. France
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Performed financial audits for various regions and entities within Decathlon
- Conducted thematic audits on logistic air transport, real estate center, financial crisis, power of delegation, group treasury management, and investment ROI.
Finance manager
Decathlon China
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Responsible for financial operations and growth in China
- Built knowledge and experience in retailing financial operations
- Managed store openings and fiscal companies' setup
- Resolved tax issues and invoice problems.
Accounting Manager
Decathlon China
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Handled accounting responsibilities and supported financial operations in China.
Accountant
Decathlon China
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Performed accounting tasks and supported financial operations in China.
Financial Controller (Intern)
General Electric
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Functional management of shared service center
- Assisted financial controller with budgeting and business unit P&L monitoring.
Settlement Officer
WestLB Shanghai Branch
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Bookkeeping for inter-bank transactions
- Monitored bank positions and operated bank settlements through SWIFT.
Customer Service
ANZ Shanghai Branch
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Handled cash deposits, answered customer inquiries, operated wire transfers, and performed bookkeeping.
Education
M.B.A -
ESC Grenoble
Grenoble, France 01.2001 - 05.2002
B.A. - undefined
Jiaotong University
Shanghai, China 01.1992 - 05.1996
Skills
Analytical and Critical Thinker
Adaptability
Operations Management
New Business Development
Mergers and Acquisitions Experience
Key Factors
- >20 years financial experience in Retailing (big box) in CHINA, Taiwan, France and Switzerland
- Spirit of Entrepreneur, open 3 new markets in China, Taiwan and Switzerland
- Ability to manage a financial team in various sizes
- Familiar with Greater China complex business environment
- Experienced in risk management thanks to the group internal auditor experience
- Eager for innovation, challenge and responsibilities
Passion
All Sports (Swimming, jogging, racket sports, volleyball, ski...)
Personal Information
- Family Status: Married with 2 children
- Nationality: Chinese
- Permanent resident (permit C) of Switzerland
Timeline
CFO
Decathlon Sports Switzerland SA
08.2017 - Current
CFO
Decathlon Taiwan Co., Ltd.
01.2011 - 07.2017
Operational CFO
Decathlon China
01.2009 - 01.2011
Internal auditor
Decathlon S.A. France
01.2008 - 01.2009
Finance manager
Decathlon China
01.2005 - 01.2007
Accounting Manager
Decathlon China
01.2004 - 01.2005
Accountant
Decathlon China
01.2003 - 01.2004
Financial Controller (Intern)
General Electric
01.2002 - 01.2003
M.B.A -
ESC Grenoble
01.2001 - 05.2002
Settlement Officer
WestLB Shanghai Branch
01.1998 - 01.2001
Customer Service
ANZ Shanghai Branch
01.1996 - 01.1998
B.A. - undefined
Jiaotong University
01.1992 - 05.1996