Senior Director

• jul. de 2022 - - actualidad

Associate Director

• ene. de 2021 - jul. de 2022

- Responsible for the development of AI tools and their implementation at scaleo Implementation of machine learning techniques to analyze financial communication and improve share price of listed companies, strengthening the “equity story”- Strategy Project management and deliveryo Define pricing model for electrical equipment distribution business to strengthen biding practices and improve profitability.

Transformation Program Director

• ago. de 2018 - oct. de 2019

Lead a transformation program for one of ARKEMA Global Business Units. Covers global supply chain processes, Finance and ERP systems to enhance business performance management over a worldwide scope of €2bn turnover.- Align supply chain operational processes and cost / profit centers structure- Define program scope, objectives and roadmap. Obtain budget ExCom approval - Set-up and manage a multi-functional team of 2 business implementation leaders, 15 business process owners and 20 external consultants- Prepare and lead the project steering committees- Launch next project phase targeting pilot implementation over 4 countries and 2 continents

Finance Director, Business Unit, Europe

• may. de 2013 - may. de 2017

In charge of Finance over a cluster of 6 production sites located across Europe (UK, France, Spain, Portugal, Poland - combined turnover of €175M) delivering packaging solutions to the Fresh Food markets, member of the management team, reporting to the GM.Lead a multicultural team of 6 local CFOs.Oversee production of monthly financial statements in coordination with accounting services (IFRS).Mission: Drive financial performance improvement in a challenging business environment by providing sound business partner support. Provide key expertise to support the business in achieving its financial operational targets.Key achievements:- Secured €2M higher operational results in the last year through 1-year wide improvement program. Also significantly boosted prior year-end results with €1.6M outperformance savings identified.- Reduced Working capital by 2% pts by controlling inventory and renegotiating payment terms. Also successfully closed insurance claim file achieving €2.7M compensation (outperformance award winner).- Worked closely with general managers to design, implement and monitor detailed commercial and operational action plans to turn around underperforming sites (100 days plan). Methodically executed specific projects to help local management meet objectives, also calling in central function experts to support the process.- Defined multi-site capacity and profitability business model following large business award.(*) Amcor is a leading Australian public company, world leader on the Flexible Packaging market with USD$10bn Sales. The business is recognized for dealing with significant complexity, great capacity of adaptation and quick turnaround on a global scale. Very tight operational management is required to achieve financial performance always challenged by the fierce, fast-paced, competitive environment of the packaging market.

Finance Director, Restructuring Project

• feb. de 2011 - abr. de 2013

Finance director for a large restructuring, footprint rationalization program in Europe with overall budget responsibility of €70M. Financial responsibility over 4 restructured entities (Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Norway) with €200M combined turnover.Management of a multicultural team of local CFOs.Oversee production of monthly financial statements in coordination with accounting services (IFRS).Successfully conducted all steps of the project from design to execution (business case modelisation, Group approval request, action plan definition and execution, spend authorization and control, project financial performance tracking and reporting).Took over Financial Controller responsibility from normal operations during restructuring phase. Expertly handled and maintained controlling tasks and activities during the restructuring phase despite the deep restructuring impact (3 sites closed, 1 downsized) with commitments delivered over the transition.Met project goals and objectives with outperformed targets despite difficult context by leading and motivating the teams of the restructured entities.Key achievements : - Delivered Project savings in full and on time by leveraging team efforts and collaboration. - Outperformed restructuring budget by 5% through cost control and optimisation - Enhanced financial year profit from -€1M budget to +€0.1M (Norway) through outperformance

Finance & Strategy Manager

• ene. de 2010 - ene. de 2011

Reporting to the Finance Director of Fresh and Dairy Division (€800M sales in Europe).Leveraging sound business acumen, established and deployed a synergy program for the integration of Alcan / Amcor Fresh & Dairy businesses across 14 plants in Europe resulting into significant extra profits.Instrumental role in successful strategic business development project with blue-chip FMCG Key Account :- Conceptualized new, innovative, strategic business model onboarding the customer into partnership.- Proof-of-concept by establishing detailed modelisation of financial, industrial and organizational business plans (determination of full costs, target margins, target prices, investment needs). => Blue chip KA customer engaged on a strategic 5yr deal with double-digit annual sales.

Finance Director, Business Unit, EMEA

• feb. de 2007 - ene. de 2010

Finance leader of a business unit with €350M turnover, over a cluster of 9 plants in Europe, Russia and Morocco, delivering packaging products to the Dairy markets.Member of the Executive team, reporting to the General Manager.Functional team of eight multinational finance professionals (5 nationalities) plus 2 direct reports.Oversaw production of monthly financial statements in coordination with accounting services (US gaap).Oversaw all finance aspects including but not limited to monthly closing, reporting, planning and forecasting, internal controls, investments approval, collection and working capital management, controlling of costs and other elements as well as Finance team development.Provided strong management support to decision making and improved financial performance. Improved business control, delivered commitments leveraging on beyond budgeting approach.Drove management teams towards delivering commitments, deploying financial culture and outperformance mindset, and developping analytical capabilities of financial and business leaders.Key achievements: - Increased operating margin by 50% after implementation of rolling forecast approach. - Minimised working capital DSO by 10%, increasing cash flow delivery year-on-year. - Slashed travel expenses of central support functions establishing rules and best practices. - Recapitalized newly integrated Polish plant - Handled fiscal audit in Morocco - Recovered VAT from Russian authorities (over $4M in cash)

Manager Business performance, Reporting and Analysis

• sept. de 2003 - ene. de 2007

Pivotal role reporting to the $6bn worldwide Packaging Business Group CFO.Delivered strong support to Group CEO, CFO and business leaders providing value-added information contributing to decision making and business performance management. Proposed action plan based on financial performance analysis, provided Group reporting information (monthly reports, quarterly and annual reviews) prepared for Corporate and external markets, recommended objectives based on detailed review of business projections. Confirmed the quality and reliability of the financial information provided to the Executive management.Actively collaborated with international network of finance directors and business leaders (Europe, Asia, Americas) matching reported information to financial performance.Familiar with US Gaap, IFRS, Sarbanes Oxley. 3 annual planning cycles completed.Key achievements:- Rolled out harmonized reporting and planning tools facilitating performance management.- Supported integration of Finance teams, Hyperion HFM reporting and consolidation tool deployment worldwide following Pechiney acquisition by Alcan.- Coordinated purchase accounting allocation between the business and Duff & Phelps reviewing and validating results to ensure accurate picture.

Senior Strategy analyst

• jul. de 2000 - ago. de 2003

Reporting to Group VP Strategy and ControllingEnsured coordination of the strategy and business planning processes for the Packaging Business Group. Prepared summary analysis and recommendations to Pechiney CEO. 3 annual cycles conducted.Proposed decision-making recommendation to Pechiney Executive Committee over all capital & acquisition investment requests > €5M based on extensive financial and strategic evaluations.Assisted M&A and due diligence projects interfacing with operational businesses, Pechiney Corporate Finance and M&A teams from major private investment banks.Key achievements:- Meticulously analyzed over 50+ large projects (acquisitions, capital investments, restructuring) and influenced multiple acquisitions and value creation investment projects.- Developed comprehensive business integration best practices and roadmap.

Senior consultant

• jul. de 1995 - jun. de 2000

Various consulting assignments for a range of manufacturing and service industries (FMCG, automobile distribution & service, energy, airline industry,...) in France and Europe. Presented conclusions and recommendations to clients. Various consulting assignments for a range of manufacturing and service industries (FMCG, automobile distribution & service, energy, airline industry,...) in France and Europe. Presented conclusions and recommendations to clients.