Experience

SpiTrex Orthopedics

• Switzerland
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Group CFO

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Neuchâtel, Suisse



Finance and Management

• CFO, consulting, interim Finance and Management

  • Apr 2016 - Nov 2021

  Bern Area, Switzerland -Financial management, project management, advisory, strategic planning, corporate finance, financial analysis and modelling, performance, process improvements, crisis management, digitalization projects, change management, restructuring, turnaround, reorganization, business development, business partnering, due diligence, M&A, outsourcing - PE backed Sport tech SaaS platform, Controlling, M&A - SME construction CFO & restructuring, turnaround - Startup Hrtech CFO & fundraising… Show more -Financial management, project management, advisory, strategic planning, corporate finance, financial analysis and modelling, performance, process improvements, crisis management, digitalization projects, change management, restructuring, turnaround, reorganization, business development, business partnering, due diligence, M&A, outsourcing - PE backed Sport tech SaaS platform, Controlling, M&A - SME construction CFO & restructuring, turnaround - Startup Hrtech CFO & fundraising - Startup Medtech fundraising Show less



SD Partners SA

• Group CFO & Director

  • Aug 2018 - Mar 2020

  Molondin, Vaud, Suisse - Directing Finance, HR, IT and other Services to Group companies and 3rd parties - Leading the financial planning and particpating in the design of an Agri-Food Tech Campus - Lead the development of the ERP and controlling tools in the manufacturing sites



BeMore Holding

• Switzerland
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Group CFO

  • Jun 2017 - May 2018

  Région de Lausanne, Suisse - Member of the Management Team, lead team and outsourced partners. - Restructuring, cash-flow management, re-financing, debt restructuring, divestments. - Implemented Cognos Controller for consolidation and improved financial reporting. - Reorganised internal controls and compliance



Kelly

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Finance Director EMEA

  • Jan 2011 - Mar 2016

  Bern Area, Switzerland Maintain financial operational responsibility for 12 countries in EMEA, - Member of the Management Team, lead the finance countries' organization. - Served as a partner for strategy and business improvement. - Prepared the EMEA Segment quarterly MD&A and press release. - Member of the Groups Tax & Treasury and Internal Control Steering Committee, respectively. - Lead various projects across the EMEA region like, U.S and APAC. benchmarking, business model change, M&A… Show more Maintain financial operational responsibility for 12 countries in EMEA, - Member of the Management Team, lead the finance countries' organization. - Served as a partner for strategy and business improvement. - Prepared the EMEA Segment quarterly MD&A and press release. - Member of the Groups Tax & Treasury and Internal Control Steering Committee, respectively. - Lead various projects across the EMEA region like, U.S and APAC. benchmarking, business model change, M&A, digitalization of processes and reorganisations.

• Director Finance, IT & Administration

  • Apr 2005 - Jan 2011

  Bern Area, Switzerland Maintained responsibility for 45 branches in Switzerland in the areas of finance, accounting, treasury, payroll, billing, administration and information technology. Benelux included in 2009. - Member of the Management Team, lead finance, IT in Switzerland (20). - Contributed to the elaboration of strategies and business plans for the Swiss companies. - Implementation of the financial processes for a start-up business in Turkey. - Engaged in negotiations with tax authorities for… Show more Maintained responsibility for 45 branches in Switzerland in the areas of finance, accounting, treasury, payroll, billing, administration and information technology. Benelux included in 2009. - Member of the Management Team, lead finance, IT in Switzerland (20). - Contributed to the elaboration of strategies and business plans for the Swiss companies. - Implementation of the financial processes for a start-up business in Turkey. - Engaged in negotiations with tax authorities for EMEA Services in Switzerland, resulting in the creation of a new EMEA headquarters. - Managed the Randstad Portugal Merger & Acquisitions (M&A) process over a 6 months’ period.



Lagardère Travel Retail

• France
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Finance & Administration Naville Detail

  • Jan 2000 - Apr 2005

  Geneva Area, Switzerland - Member of the Management Team, lead the finance, accounting and internal audit teams and performed tasks pertaining to business plan development, budget management, forecasting and financial reporting. - Lead various projects focused on activity-based budgeting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), profitability improvements and performance optimization. Oversaw the implementation of Oracle in the front and back office.



Novartis

• Switzerland
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager Reporting & Business Analysis

  • Jul 1999 - Dec 1999

  Geneva Area, Switzerland - Consolidation of Division, Financial Planning and Analyis. - Analysis of distribution, supply chain, cost accounting, inventory and variances - New financial reporting implementation.



SGI

• United States
• Computer Hardware
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Financial Analyst European International Region

  • Mar 1998 - Jun 1999

  Bern Area, Switzerland - Turkey, Hungary, South Africa, Greece and Dubai area. - Budgeting, forecasting, analysis. - Coordinate financial reporting with local accounting teams / outsourcing entities. - Internal control and audit in affiliates.

• Senior Accountant

  • Nov 1996 - Feb 1998

  Bern Area, Switzerland - European Headquarters and Liasons office in the Middle East. - Accounting & payroll and reporting. - Management of 2 People.



Merck Healthcare

• Germany
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consolidation Accountant

  • Jan 1995 - Oct 1996

  Geneva Area, Switzerland - Participate in the monthly consolidation process of the Group, annual reports and monthly close process. - Management reporting. - Project on GP elimination improvement (distribution, supply chain, cost accounting, inventory)