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CFO with over 15 years of experience, both a "Doer" and a Manager, I support companies (start-ups, SMEs, large groups) in building their performance management and structuring the finance function (team, IT systems).
Solid financial experience, in SME contexts (close to operational teams) or Corporate, I have in particular skills in accounting, consolidation, management control, financing, and taxation. I am a true business partner and can also intervene on strategy, marketing, and operations topics.
I have also participated in numerous company projects:
- Contractual strategic tenders, including one for €400 million
- Construction and updating of business plans
- Setting up financing files, including grants - CIR
- Definition of an analytical chart of accounts to track business
- Implementation of information systems (consolidation system, analytical management control IT system, accounting ERP)
- Redesign of financial processes and internal reorganizations
- Management, reorganization of an accounting team of 15 people
- Consumer surveys
- Competitive analysis and company strengths/weaknesses matrix
I am passionate about entrepreneurship and innovation. I am particularly keen on supporting entrepreneurs in scaling their business, with a sense of customer service and natural benevolence.
Looking forward to discussing your needs with you 🤝
French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Spanish
Basic
Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km), Bordeaux (up to 20km), Lille (up to 20km), Lyon (up to 20km), Nantes (up to 20km)
Experience
- FINKINPart-time CFOCONSULTING AND AUDITSMarch 2022 - Today (4 years and 4 months)Paris, FranceI offer my skills and experience as an external CFO for clients ranging from start-ups/SMEs to large groups on topics related to building financial steering, accounting, management control, and treasury management.I undertake operational finance assistance missions for current needs (accounting closing, implementation of analytical data, construction of reporting with KPIs, treasury management and forecasting, team management with recruitment and training) as well as for specific needs (business plan modeling, support for the transformation of the finance function, tool implementation, assistance in writing a pitch deck).My role: to help you have real-time financial data and prepare for the future with confidence, in line with your business strategy.
- Marque de produits cosmétiques naturelsStrategy ConsultantFASHION AND COSMETICSJuly 2021 - September 2021 (3 months)Paris, France- Redefinition of business strategy and market positioning.- Market study analysis- Company strengths and weaknesses matrix- Marketing/finance action plan to enter the market and increase company visibility- Consumer surveys- Distribution channel analysis
- SUEZ EAU FRANCEFinancial ManagerENVIRONMENTALJuly 2015 - May 2020 (4 years and 11 months)Nanterre, France- Managed 6 people in charge of the following activities: accounting, management control, treasury, taxation, HR- Managed and structured the monthly, quarterly, and annual production of statutory accounts, budgetary processes, management control, and reporting (Revenue €200 million) up to shareholder reporting- Supported general management in strategic decision-making and performance management through analysis- Met the company's financial objectives on a Medium-Term Plan (+15% EBIT over 5 years)- Actively participated in the establishment, monitoring, and updating of the Business Plan and KPIs to track company performance- Managed as a team the renegotiation of a contract during a €400 million tender by building the financial model and pitching the offer orally to the client- Managed movable and real estate assets: managed the investment budget (€60 million) and maintained the inventory of assets- Prepared investment committees and board meetings- Took charge of relations with external partners: banks, local authorities, administrations, statutory auditors- Prepared financing files (aid, grants)
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Education
- Management and Organization Management ProgramESSEC2021Management Gestion des Organisations Finance d'entreprise Stratégie et positionnement Marketing - Branding Marketing digital Négociation Pilotage de la supply chain
- Master's in Management SciencesEcole Supérieure des Affaires2004Option finances - comptabilité