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Manuel FinestraMF

Manuel Finestra

General Manager

€1,250/day
Bordeaux, FR
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Manuel

After 10 years of experience within the CCI Bordeaux Gironde supporting all types of entrepreneurs and 7 years as General Manager, I am using my vision, my listening skills, and my benevolence to serve business leaders.
I support leaders from creation to transfer.
My role is not to sell a miracle solution, but to structure the company to make it more efficient and more autonomous.
I work on strategy, financial optimization, and organization.
My goal: to build sustainable and ethical performance.
  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Conversational

  • Spanish

    Conversational

Can work on-site
Bordeaux (up to 50km), Pau (up to 50km), Tarbes (up to 50km), Bayonne (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Syndicat professionnel et société d'édition
    Director
    PRESS AND MEDIA
    April 2024 - Today (2 years and 4 months)
    Pau, France
    As the position is recent (6 months), the missions below are contractual and currently being implemented. Representation of the structure with local and national bodies;
    • - Local elected officials / Parliamentarians / Prefect Development of the overall strategy:
    ◦ - Organization of governance bodies / Union actions Financial management:
    ◦ - Global budget of the two structures > €2.5 million;
    ◦ - Relationship with partners (suppliers, members, subscribers, statutory auditors, banks, etc.); Organizational and HR management:
    ◦ - Management of 25 employees;
    ◦ - Work organization; Communication management:
    ◦ - Implementation of a communication strategy: newspapers, newsletters, social networks, etc.
    Change management Sales development Financial and administrative management Communication strategy Political communication
  • Association Aliénor-Bordeaux
    General and Financial Director
    SOCIAL NETWORKS
    January 2018 - January 2024 (6 years)
    Bordeaux, France
    Representation of the structure with local and national bodies;
    • - Local elected officials: Métropole, Department, Prefecture, Mayors;
    • - Rotary, Lions club;
    • - Federations. Development of the overall strategy:
    • - Advice and implementation of scenarios with the board and the CA;
    • - Strategic development of fundraising: donor acquisition and retention
    • - Change management. Financial management:
    • - Budget > €1.6 million;
    • - Cash flow analysis and monitoring;
    • - Relationship with partners (suppliers, donors, statutory auditors, banks, etc.);
    • - Profitability management: -8% of operating expenses in the first year;
    • - Investment management. Organizational and HR management:
    • - Management of 22 employees;
    • - Work organization and implementation of professional protocols;
    • - Implementation of HR procedures and a salary policy;
    • - Preparation of payroll, implementation of performance reviews, training follow-up, etc.
    • - Disciplinary management, disputes. Fundraising and communication management:
    • - Donor acquisition and retention development: +350% in 6 years;
    ◦ - Development of communication tools: newspapers, newsletters, website, social networks, etc.
    • - Development of public/private partnerships: +500% in 6 years
    Fundraising Business structuring Partnerships Communication strategy Change management
  • Chambres consulaires CCIBG et Chambre de Métiers du 41
    Business Creation and Development Advisor
    January 2008 - January 2018 (10 years)
    Bordeaux, France
    • - Head of territories: Haute Gironde and Bassin d'Arcachon branches, Bordeaux Gironde Chamber of Commerce and Industry:
    • - Partnership development: territorial elected officials - CCIBG elected officials;
    • - Interface between the CCIBG and various public and private structures;
    • - Animation and development of territories: events, training, etc.
    • - Support for business creation, acquisition, management, and organization;
    • - Management of departmental and regional projects.
    Political communication Organization consulting Market analysis Profitability optimization Personalized support

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Education

  • Master 2
    IAE Bordeaux
    2022
    Master 2
  • Master 2 Entrepreneurship and SME Management
    Université Toulouse III
    2007
    Master 2 Entrepreneuriat et gestion des PMO

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