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Back to original languageAbout Jean-François
- Master's degree, Business School (HEC & Sup de Co) with a specialization in Management / Finance
- Over 20 years of experience in Management Control / Corporate Finance
- Experience gained with renowned companies such as Coca-Cola, Sony, eBay, and Amazon
- Professional, responsive, and a true Business Partner
- Assists Executives and Operational Teams in decision-making based on analytical data
- Adapts to companies of all sizes: from sole proprietorships to multinationals
Possibility to undertake the following missions:
- Financial Modeling of projects (e.g., worked on the launch of
Coca-Cola Zero in France and new benefits of the Amazon Prime program)
- Implementation of action plans and margin improvement initiatives
- Financial Planning (Budget, Forecasts, ...)
- Definition of Key Performance Indicators and Dashboard construction
- Training of Executive and Operational Teams in Management
- Business Diagnosis
- Assistance in writing Business Plans & constructing financial forecasts
- Assistance in seeking Funding
- Other ad-hoc Management Control missions
This list is not exhaustive, do not hesitate to contact me (quick response)
French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Can work on-site
Aix-les-Bains (up to 50km), Paris (up to 10km), Cergy-Pontoise (up to 10km)
Experience
- EASY RIGHTGeneral Manager & Co-founderCONSULTING AND AUDITSJanuary 2018 - Today (8 years and 5 months)Paris, France- Support for SME owners in managing their businesses- Construction of Business Canvas, Financial Modeling, and assistance in Business Plan creation- Assistance in fundraising and capital raising- Implementation of action plans to improve profitability and cash flow- Implementation of performance tracking processes: definition and construction of key indicators and tracking dashboards, facilitation of monthly performance review processes, training of the Management Committee
- AmazonHead of FinanceE-COMMERCEOctober 2013 - December 2017 (4 years and 3 months)Financial Manager for the Media Division (Books, DVDs, Music, Video Games & Software) and then for the Third-Party Sellers Division (Marketplace activity)- Financial support to Department Directors and operational teams covering all financial aspects from revenue to Free Cash Flow- Management of a team of 2 Senior Management Controllers and 2 Analysts- Analytical support and financial modeling to aid decision-making on topics such aspricing policy, promotions, inventory, adding benefits to the Prime program, …- Analysis of weekly results and business trends shared with French andEuropean management- Definition of multiple margin improvement initiatives at the French and European level- Responsible for financial training of new hires, from recent graduates to Directors
- AmazonSenior Finance ManagerE-COMMERCEJanuary 2010 - September 2013 (3 years and 9 months)Paris, France- Comprehensive financial support for the launch of Amazon's Fashion Division with product linesShoes, Apparel, Sports Equipment, Watches, and Jewelry- Strong involvement in defining pricing strategy, promotional policy, and inventory management(lifecycle management) at the European level- Negotiation and implementation of a deal with Groupon to introduce the Fashion division and acquire newCustomers- Management of a Management Controller
Reviews
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Thai Binh
SmarterPlan
Reviewed on 3/2/2021
For entrepreneurs, I highly recommend Jean-François's services in analyzing your business plan. He will apply his expertise in modeling your business model and ask you the right questions to improve the underlying strategy.
Farsad
Fun Facts
Reviewed on 5/11/2020
Jean-François's feedback and suggestions on our business plan were great. His great work helps us make a better business plan and be ready for the fundraising by flagging challenges and objections we may get from potential investors. He is great in communication and delivered the mission on time.
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Education
- Master in ManagementGrenoble Ecole de Management1999Diplômé de Grenoble Ecole de Management (dans Top 5 des Ecoles de Commerce Françaises) Spécialisations en Contrôle de Gestion et Finance d'Entreprise
- HEC Preparatory Class, General TrackA. Kastler1996