Cynthia S.

Finance Director @ Alibaba Group

About

• Professional manager with extensive experience in general management and corporate finance in consumer products and luxury industries • Strong background of leading cross-cultural and cross-functional projects • Broad professional connections in China, Asia Pacific and Europe Principal specialties include general management, financial management, internal control, information system transformation, business and financial analysis, strategic planning and internal control.

Country

China

City

Shanghai

Industry

Consumer Goods

Skill

Managerial Finance, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Internal Controls, Business Process Improvement, Auditing, Strategy, Financial Modeling, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Business Analysis, IFRS, Financial Management, Management, Financial Operations, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Experience

Finance Director

Alibaba Group

2019-12 - Present · 6 yrs 10 mos

Europ

Finance leader of international e-commerce business in EU and CIS region.

CFO (Vice GM)

九三食品

2017-7 - 2019-12 · 2 yrs 6 mos

China

• Jiusan group - subsidy of BeiDaHuang Group (Chinese SoE agriculture conglomerate ) • led teams of finance, IT and Futures Trading. Valued business partner contributing to the turnaround management (over 40% profit CAGR) • In charge of the pre-listing process • Maintained external relationships with banks, tax authorities, local government, etc. to facilitate the business development

International Business Controller

Moët Hennessy

2015-10 - 2017-7 · 1 yr 10 mos

Paris Area, France

Oversaw business controlling and commercial finance of Asia Pacific Region, Europe Region and Global Travel Retail.

Regional Finance Controller

Moët Hennessy

2011-9 - 2014-12 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Singapore

Finance leader of APAC Travel Retail (annual turnover of USD 190M), the 3rd largest profit center in Asia Pacific region with 16 markets; Led Finance Controlling team to support the business expansion and achieved over 30% profit CAGR from 2011 to 2014

Senior Finance Manager

Moët Hennessy

2008-3 - 2011-9 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Shanghai

Led teams of FP&A and internal control compliance. Controlled financial reporting and analysis of a business division with annual turnover of USD 130M. Standardized operating procedures and drove effective implementation to improve internal control compliance. Led Business Continuity Plan Project with an internal cross-functional team to set up the crisis management manual

Senior Associate

PwC

2004-7 - 2008-3 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Shanghai

Led financial audit and consulting engagements across variety of industries, with significant work in energy, healthcare and consumer goods industries

Education

London Business School

Leadership and strategy

2014 - 2015 · 1 yr

Focusing on strategy, leadership and change, and globalisation, London Business School’s Sloan Masters in Leadership and Strategy programme is specifically designed for senior, experienced, high-calibre professionals and executives.