About Pierre
Experienced Finance Director with a robust background acquired through consulting and various finance business partnering roles spanning Commercial Operations, Customer & IT Services, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain Operations.
I thrive in diverse environments, both in industry and services sectors, boasting a solid track record in project and change management.
My expertise lies in driving organizational efficiency and leveraging digital tools to enhance cross-functional collaboration.
My dedication and performance are apparent in the following areas:
- Leading the transformation of the Finance function to better align with business and operational needs.
- Proficiency in data-centric strategies and implementing data models with a focus on visualization.
- Known for transparency, pragmatism, and a results-driven approach, coupled with resilience and commitment to going the extra mile, mirrored in both my professional and personal pursuits, particularly in sports.
I maintain an open mindset, prioritize caring for people, and embrace humor, guided by the motto: "Do things seriously without taking yourself too seriously."
Languages: English & French
French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Can work on-site
Annecy (up to 50km), Lyon (up to 50km), Genève (up to 50km), Paris (up to 50km)
Experience
- RichemontHead of Group Technology FinanceLUXURY GOODSJanuary 2023 - May 2024 (1 year and 5 months)Geneva, Switzerland- Lead Group IT FP&A and central IT business controlling with management reporting and planning cycles, bringing financial acumen and governance to aid resources allocation and portfolio- Manage and coach 6 resources- Develop and implement solid methodologies and financial framework via end-to-end reporting, dashboards and data-based approaches to objectively evaluate performance (SAP & PowerBI automation)- Reinforce cost control & financial forecast coherency within annual budgeting process, mid-term strategic objectives and technology roadmap & efficiencies- Develop capital allocation culture to facilitate decision making process for senior leadership (business case and total cost of ownership)
- Wavin GroupGlobal Finance Director for OperationsCIVIL ENGINEERINGMarch 2022 - December 2022 (9 months)Amsterdam Metropolitan Area, NetherlandsScope of responsibilities :- Cross functional coordination for Capex (Operations, Business Units / R&D / Innovation, IT ...)- Business partnering and performance analysis for Supply Chain & Procurement functions
- CotyFinance Transformation Director - Carve Out & Transitional Services Agreement ControllingFASHION AND COSMETICSSeptember 2020 - August 2021 (11 months)Geneva, Switzerland- Design / prepare TSA across functions / services delivered to buyer (~180 M $ billing - 400-person):- Led TSA business unit controlling / FP&A- Support divestiture of Professional Beauty and Retail Hair business ($2.4B in Sales) to newly created Wella Joint Venture with KKR Private Equity
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Education
- MSc International Industrial Management, Logistics, Purchasing and Supply Chain ManagementHEC School of Management2006MSc International Industrial Management, Logistics, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
- Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing ManagementEcole nationale d'Ingénieurs de Saint-Etienne2005Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing Management