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France

Paris, Île-de-France, FR

Digital industry - Private Equity

Atsugi-shi, Kanagawa, JP

• Software provider and equipment distributor - Telco industry – UK/Denmark – revenue = €110 mCFO EMEA reporting to the CEO
• Manage a highly decentralized finance European team
• Implement ERP to manage long term contract delivery in relation with operation team.
• Implement Brexit strategy and re-organise legal group structure accross EMEA, dealing with complex tax issue (transfer pricing, BEPS

BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, FR

• Berger-Levrault is the software leader for local public authorities in France. Berger Levrault is expanding internationally.
• Manage M&A activity from strategic assessment of targets to valuation, due diligence and integration; → More than 60 investment opportunities analyzed, 5 acquisitions finalized; → Conduct new funding needs analysis.
• Prepare the 5 year strategic plan;
• Work closely with business units directors to help them achieve their targets; → operating profit is increasing from 10.4% to 12.3%.
• Focus strongly on cash collection and cash flows; → optimise public subsidies without comprimising on tax risks.
• Implement a cost control program: → 10% operating profit increase in the first year generating a recurring yearly impact;

San Jose, California, US

• Re-engineering of the finance function for 5 countries ( Portugal, Spain, Italy, Belgium and France ):
• Implementation of a Shared Services Center and of SAP, outsourcing of non-core finance activities: → Reduce costs by 16% → Exercise a high degree of tact in handling staff issues; → Facilitate the preparation of.
• Reengineer processes in a decentralized and complex matrix environment: → Improve closing time by one day ( US GAAP, revenue recognition SOP 97-2 );
• Focus strongly on corporate governance (SOX environment). → No significant internal control weaknesses are reported in a sensitive environment.

Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, US

• Fast growing company: multiply revenue by 12 in 6 years and multiply headcount by 10;
• Decision support and business partnership role with management team for business initiatives including M&A initiatives and contract negotiation: → Set up of 8 subsidiaries in Asia: China (R&D center and sales offices).
• Legal: support the company growth by putting in place distribution contract and R&D outsourcing agreement.
• Lead the financial planning, forecasting and analysis processes: → Support the development of the Annual Operating Plan and monthly forecast;
• Develop strong awareness of compliance with US GAAP, revenue recognition SOP 97-2, SOX, corporate policies, local country statutory, and regulatory requirements in complex environments (emerging markets); → Focus on.
• Manage the finance performance of the division: → DSO, operating margin and capital expenditure objectives are met.

Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, US

• Reporting to the CFO and to the Audit Committee
• Take over role to replace the Finance Director in France: → Consolidated accounts preparation. Filing of the first annual report after the IPO; → Preparation of the US/French GAAP reconciliation on consolidated basis.
• Set up of the first Internal Audit function at Business Objects, with an international coverage: → Focus on risk management and operationnal issues, including revenue recognition.

London, UK, GB

• Lead operational reviews of newly acquired companies ( international coverage );
• Propose improvments plans for business issues;
• Conduct financial and compliance audits..

London, GB

Conduct audit and due diligence assignments in Europe.

Paris La Défense, FR

Executive Education, Master In Business And Administration, Business Administration And Management

Chartered Accountant

Master 2, Controlling And Information Systems

Master, Finance

Education record