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Interim CFO since 2019, I bring over 25 years of experience in financial and administrative management, both in France and internationally, with particular expertise in African markets.
I offer expertise in change management, extensive experience in management control (projects and manufacturing), solid experience with large industrial groups, and the ability to lead teams in complex and international environments.
French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Can work on-site
Vincennes (up to 50km)
Experience
- BIOTRONIKInterim Financial DirectorHEALTH AND WELLNESSJune 2025 - Today (1 year)Rungis, FranceSubsidiary of a German family group - 95 people - €100M turnover - Sector: HealthcareContext: Group undergoing carve-out and back-office reorganization of the subsidiary, managing 8 people.• Team support: assisting accounting and management control departments, managing knowledge loss and maintaining engagement.• Operational continuity: overseeing monthly closings (IFRS, SAP), treasury, order-to-cash, and inter-company flows coordination.• Critical process management: managing the finance TSA, coordinating interfaces with payroll and the vehicle fleet.Key achievements:• Financial reorganization management: designing and deploying financial scenarios, including redefining job descriptions and optimizing resources (accounting team) through RACI analysis.• Development and validation of the spin-off balance sheet: identifying and allocating assets/liabilities in coordination with the group.• DSO reduction actions (-10%) and TOP30 client reduction (-20%).• Strengthening and documenting processes (QMS).
- SDEC FranceInterim CFOENVIRONMENTALMarch 2024 - July 2024 (4 months)Tours, FranceHolding company with 2 subsidiaries - 75 people - €12M turnover - Sector: EnvironmentContext: Group in post-acquisition transformation phase, mission in 2 phases with management of 7 people.• Expertise mission on inventory• Inventory valuation and assessment to meet compliance obligations.• Interim management role following the CFO's departure• Management of financial activities and teams (accounting/sales administration)• Support to the CEO on ongoing matters (financial communication with banking pool, shareholders, and statutory auditors)• Implementation of operational procedures and advisory role to the Executive Committee• Onboarding of the new CFO
- ALMA GROUP Solutions&ServicesAdministrative and Financial DirectorJanuary 2020 - June 2023 (3 years and 5 months)Boissy-Saint-Léger, FranceHolding company with 10 subsidiaries in France, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Morocco, and Algeria - 260 people - €40M turnover - Sector: Oil & GasContext: Growing family group undergoing transformation, managing 15 people.• Management and change management• Reorganization and optimization of finance (internalization and outsourcing post-acquisition)• Financing, credit management, bank relations• Negotiation of short-term loans > €4M with priority on equity purchase• Management of balance sheet and P&L: financial strategy, business plan, and French standard reporting• M&A• Due diligence (pre and post-acquisition of new subsidiaries: finance, legal, and financing)• Business law, taxation (tax integration, parent-subsidiary TUP), legal affairs• Negotiation and harmonization of legal policy within the group• Procurement and general services for headquarters and the Group• Management of financial teams in the implementation of the Sage X3 ERP.Key achievements:• Complete overhaul of financial management and creation of Group consolidation (arbitration and harmonization)• Acceleration and securing of quarterly closings (fast close: time reduced by half)• Taking over treasury strategy (reduction of overdues by 30%, focus on DSO, credit management, and working capital requirements)• Deployment of a 2-year digitalization transformation plan• Participation in international M&A projects and management of subsidiary creation in Africa
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Education
- Certification in Management Control and Operational Audit (M2)Université Paris Dauphine1997Certification Contrôle de gestion et Audit Opérationnel
- Certification in Business Management and Organization, Marketing, and Contract Law (M2)Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers2017Certification Management et organisation des entreprises, marketing et droit des contrats