Louise Messien

Financial Analyst and Accountant at DAC Group UK
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(386) 825-5501
Location
London, England, United Kingdom, GB
Languages
  • Français Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Anglais Full professional proficiency
  • Espagnol Professional working proficiency
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Credentials

  • TOEFL
    Educational Testing Service (ETS)
    Dec, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • Graduate Management Admission Test
    Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC®)
    Jun, 2014
    - Oct, 2024
  • Test of English for International Communication
    Educational Testing Service
    Jun, 2014
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • DAC Group UK
    • United Kingdom
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Financial Analyst and Accountant
      • Mar 2021 - Present

      Recruited for a new role reporting to the European Finance Controller to support the European development of this North-American Marketing Digital agency. Key responsibilities:Implemented standardised processes for monthly reporting pack production and analysis for European officesReviewed and developed European usage of Financial Planning systems Recruited for a new role reporting to the European Finance Controller to support the European development of this North-American Marketing Digital agency. Key responsibilities:Implemented standardised processes for monthly reporting pack production and analysis for European officesReviewed and developed European usage of Financial Planning systems

  • Hachette Partworks Ltd
    • Financial Analyst
      • Feb 2018 - Mar 2021

      Reporting to the Finance Manager, I owned the production of month-end reporting packs and quarterly budgets, liaising with operational teams and Paris headquarters. Key responsibilities:Automated the month-end reporting process to focus on value-added analysesDeveloped new templates to ensure the production of accurate quarterly royalties statementsReviewed and improved accounting processes on receivables controlIdentified missing and inefficient processes during the implementation of a new accounting systemAchievements:Prevented the loss of 50% of Irish subscribers with new sales controlsImplemented new stock management system that saves the Logistic Manager and the Managing Director half a day of work per month

  • John Lobb
    • United Kingdom
    • Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Management Accountant and Internal Controller Intern
      • Jul 2017 - Feb 2018

      --- Management Accounting: Produced monthly reports including analysis of key accounting indicators: analysed retail and wholesale sales reports, generated stock reports and appropriate SAP postings, analysed orders, production and productivity figures. Reviewed P&L margins and Overheads cost centre postings through a detailed monthly financial report. Assisted the preparation of forecasts and annual budget.--- Internal Control: Wrote detailed internal procedures to drive best practices and implemented formalised controls. Worked with non-financial managers to follow-up the implementation of the internal audit recommendations.

  • Hachette Livre
    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Financial Management Intern
      • Jul 2015 - Dec 2015

      Publishing department: Gautier-Languereau/Deux Coqs d’Or/Personnages HachetteAnalysed performance of the programme of publications, about 15 books each week. Developed twice a week specific analysis of collections for marketing operations. Ordered stock and monitored between 5 and 10 reprints a week. Reported the daily and monthly turnover in structured presentations.Improved team working and communication skills: worked with publishers, marketing managers, manufacturers, remainders, and partners of the department.

  • KOS RESEARCH
    • France
    • Market Research
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Marketing Studies Intern
      • Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

      Collected and analysed data for new packages of French cheese and for industrial pains au chocolat. Monitored the ongoing studies by writing participant recruiting screeners, moderator's guides for qualitative studies, and study questionnaires. Assisted the preparation of reports: drafted introduction and basic analysis parts.Developed analytical skills and communication abilities, especially in relation with respondents. Collected and analysed data for new packages of French cheese and for industrial pains au chocolat. Monitored the ongoing studies by writing participant recruiting screeners, moderator's guides for qualitative studies, and study questionnaires. Assisted the preparation of reports: drafted introduction and basic analysis parts.Developed analytical skills and communication abilities, especially in relation with respondents.

Education

  • ESSEC - ESSEC Business School
    MSc In Management, Grande Ecole Program, Specialization in Management Consulting, Finance and Organization
    2013 - 2017
  • University of Edinburgh Business School
    MSc in International Business and Emerging Markets
    2016 - 2016
  • Saint Jean de Douai
    Preparatory Class, Commerce
    2011 - 2013

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