Ludmila B.

As a consultant at Scalian, I contributed to the success of several cross-functional projects, directly linked to the objectives of optimization and continuous improvement of operational processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Process Optimization: Analysis of existing processes and implementation of new procedures aimed at increasing operational efficiency.

Improvement of Tracking and Reporting Files: Design and automation of advanced Excel tools, enabling smoother management and more accurate analysis of project data.

Support for Cross-functional Projects: Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support improvement initiatives and harmonize project management practices, in line with PMO methods.

As a PMO within Thalès, a leading player in defense and security, I was responsible for managing complex and strategic projects for the sector. My role involved ensuring overall project monitoring, cost optimization, and risk management to guarantee deliverables compliant with quality, budget, and deadline requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management and Monitoring: Coordination of key project phases, from initial planning to execution monitoring and closing, to ensure adherence to performance objectives.

Cost Analysis and Monitoring: Budget development and management, financial variance analysis, and implementation of corrective actions to control costs throughout projects.

Risk Management: Identification, assessment, and monitoring of project-related risks, and implementation of mitigation plans to reduce potential impacts.

Performance Monitoring: Implementation of KPIs and dashboards for reporting, enabling precise performance tracking and informed decision-making.

Change Management: Support for teams in adopting new project management methodologies and tools, ensuring continuous improvement of practices and better efficiency.

Monitoring Meeting Facilitation: Organization and facilitation of project monitoring meetings to facilitate communication among stakeholders and ensure operational transparency.

This role allowed me to develop in-depth expertise in project management within a demanding and regulated environment, with a strong ability to anticipate and manage projects with significant financial and operational stakes.

As a management controller at Aubade Paris, I played a key role in financial performance analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making. Working in an international environment, my tasks included preparing reports, contributing to financial closing processes, and actively participating in budgeting phases, in collaboration with the Calida group.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting Preparation: Development and publication of weekly and monthly reports to provide an overview of financial and commercial performance, including sales analysis by sales channel for the group.

Continuous Improvement of Reporting: Optimization of reporting tools to increase their accuracy and ease of use, with a focus on key performance indicators.

Monthly Closings: Contribution to monthly financial closings, with monitoring of variances against forecasts and analysis of key financial results.

Participation in Budgeting Phases: Collaboration with various teams for the development of budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses, ensuring financial projections align with strategic objectives.

Technical Environment:

SAP (BFC): Used for financial consolidation and performance monitoring.

Cognos: Business Intelligence tool used for reporting and data analysis.

This experience allowed me to strengthen my management control skills in a structured and demanding environment, with mastery of advanced technical tools for financial performance analysis and monitoring.