Freelancer profile translated to English.

Description

Proactive, analytical & good interpersonal skills.

8 years of experience in corporate finance both in operational positions in start-ups (Operations and Finance management) and in consulting (M&A/ fundraising - 11 successful transactions)

My own entrepreneurial experience allows me to perfectly understand the financial needs of a start-up.

I can intervene on the following types of missions on an ad hoc basis or over time:

- Structuring the finance department: implementation of tools (Pennylane, GoCardLess, Stripe,...), implementation of reporting, budget, financing plan and drafting of business plan

- Financial analysis: profitability analysis by project/product line/client to contribute to the development of your offer and business model

- Financial management: optimization of cash flow/cash flow, search for financing, accounting supervision, collaboration with external financial partners (statutory auditors, chartered accountants, lawyers...)

- Administrative & HR management: Support you on a daily basis in your current operations (contracts, insurance, premises, on/off-boardings, payroll via PayFit...).

Complete mastery of Office / Google suites

Complete mastery of English

Since March 2023, I have created my shared CFO firm with 3 other partners.

I support you on your strategic and operational subjects in collaboration with a team of RAF.

Do not hesitate to contact me for further information,

Bénédicte

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
French
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Paris 18e Arrondissement (up to 50km)

ekomind DAF
Part-time Administrative & Financial Director
CONSULTING AND AUDITS
January 2020 - Today (6 years and 5 months)
Paris, France
Ad hoc or long-term missions

- Supporting the manager in his decision-making (true right-hand man)
- Creation of activity monitoring reports
- Structuring of financial processes
- Drafting of budget and BP
- Optimization of cash management & financing plan
- Supervision of accounting closures
- Administrative management (standard contracts, insurance, premises, GM, advisory board,...)
- HR management (on/off boardings, monitoring of remuneration, monitoring of payroll)
- Fundraising support (pitch deck, auditor & investor relations)
Finance Accounting Treasury Fundraising Business plan Reporting Management control
Livementor
Co-creation of a Masterclass "Financing your business"
EDUCATION AND E-LEARNING
April 2020 - April 2020 (1 month)
Paris, France
Writing a Masterclass "Financing your business":
- What is a business plan? How to write it?
- How to make your forecast and define your financing needs?
- What are the different ways to finance your business? How to approach the different players?
Comète
Director of operations / Financial director
AGRICULTURE
September 2018 - December 2020 (2 years and 4 months)
Founder of Comète, an organic food brand of products with reduced sugar content:
- Launch of 4 references in partnership with French manufacturers
- Referencing in >50 points of sale (organic stores, hotels, restaurants,…including the Grande Épicerie de Paris)
- International distribution
- Participation in the Made in France and Foire de Paris trade shows
- Incubation programs at WILLA then Smart Food Paris (Paris & Co)
- Crowdfunding campaign via Ulule (>€8,000 raised)
- Obtaining a grant from the BPI
Business creation Entrepreneurship Business operations