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Nora Âkla

Nora Âkla

Finance Business Partner | Corporate Finance

€670/day
Paris, FR
3-7 years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Nora

I support leaders and financial departments in their management, growth, and transformation challenges through expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Business Partnering, and performance management.

With a double Master's degree in Finance from Sciences Po Strasbourg and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from EM Strasbourg Business School, I also completed an academic exchange at the University of Geneva, strengthening my expertise in quantitative analysis and financial modeling.

Throughout my career, I have managed operational budgets of several million Swiss francs, supported the financial performance of a network of over 70 points of sale, developed financial models, carried out strategic business cases, and designed executive dashboards to inform the decisions of general and financial management.

My areas of intervention:
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Business Finance Partner
• Budget, Forecast & Reforecast
• Business Cases & ROI
• Performance Management
• Executive Reporting
• Financial Modeling
• KPI & decision support
• Financial process optimization

My added value goes beyond producing financial analyses. I bring a business vision, challenge decisions, identify performance improvement levers, and transform data into actionable recommendations for leaders.

I undertake short-term or long-term assignments for companies seeking a financial partner capable of combining analytical excellence, strategic vision, and understanding of operational challenges.
  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • German

    Conversational

  • Spanish

    Conversational

Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km)

Experience

  • EssilorLuxottica
    Senior FP&A & Finance Business Partner
    March 2022 - April 2026 (4 years and 1 month)
    Geneva, Switzerland
    • Managed financial planning, budget construction, and forecasting (Forecast) for operational budgets of several million CHF covering over 70 points of sale as well as head office functions.
    • Supported operational and financial departments as a Finance Business Partner, to aid strategic decisions and performance management.
    • Developed management dashboards and KPIs for the management team, providing a clear and reliable view of financial and operational performance.
    • Analyzed profitability, margins, and value creation levers to identify performance optimization opportunities.
    • Conducted financial analyses, business cases, and profitability studies (ROI) to support investment decisions and strategic projects.
    • Monitored and managed investments (CAPEX) and operational expenses (OPEX) in an international environment.
    • Produced consolidated financial reports, variance analyses, and presentations for management.
    • Automated reporting and improved financial processes to increase data reliability and team efficiency.
    • Collaborated closely with Finance, Retail, Purchasing, and Strategy teams to align financial issues with operational objectives.

    Key achievements

    • Enhanced decision-making quality through high-value financial analyses and executive reporting.
    • Contributed to the profitability optimization of a network of over 70 stores.
    • Improved collaboration between Finance and Operations teams to accelerate decision-making and performance management.
    • Optimized reporting processes and improved the reliability of financial data.
    Financial Analysis Profitability Analysis Business Planning FP&A Forecasting

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Education

  • Double Master's degree in Finance & Organizational Strategy
    Sciences Po
    2022
    Mobilité académique à l’Université de Genève (Global Studies Institute) – renforcement des compétences en analyse quantitative et modélisation.
  • Bachelor's degree in Economics
    EM Strasbourg Business School
    2021

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