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Spain

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

I transformed Biomass Concept’s decision-making process by designing and implementing a 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐁𝐈 𝐝𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞, providing real-time insights to align with the CEO's vision and drive strategic growth. - 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Delivered tools for profitability tracking, customer/vendor/product analysis, and logistics monitoring, enabling data-driven planning. - 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: Collaborated with business unit leaders to analyze historical data, identifying new opportunities and refining programming strategies. - 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Introduced geographic business analysis and mobile-accessible insights, fostering informed, agile decision-making at all levels.

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

During EKOBO’s relocation from France to Barcelona, I ensured 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲 amid the COVID-19 crisis and legal barriers from the plastic lobby.- 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Oversaw the seamless relocation of financial operations while auditing and recovering essential information. Trained the local team to enhance accounting capabilities.- 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Introduced EBP Open Line to streamline accounting and operations, providing training for effective adoption.- 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: Secured financing to sustain operations during the lockdown and identified subsidies to support sustainable development initiatives.- 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Conducted detailed analyses of distribution channels and reduced logistics costs to enhance profitability.

Wynyard

I ensured financial resilience and strategic alignment during a period of 𝐚𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, driving operational continuity and growth. - 𝐀𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Led the financial integration of new factories, ensuring IFRS compliance and efficient reporting processes.- 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: Managed financials for plant sales and closures, aligning operations with global strategic objectives.- 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Developed automated processes to improve reporting accuracy and establish robust financial controls.- 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 & 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬: Collaborated with Big 4 auditors and tax authorities, ensuring regulatory compliance and readiness for financing initiatives.- 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Built and mentored a high-performing finance team while strengthening key stakeholder relationships.

Région De Montpellier, France

At Cerfrance, a leader in accounting and advisory services, I played a key role in driving strategic growth by 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 (M&A), unifying team cultures, and standardizing operations—all while managing a team of seven. - 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Aligned team structures, standardized processes, and preserved high client satisfaction during acquisitions.- 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Launched a compliant wealth management service tailored to evolving client needs.- 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Led cost control projects, enhancing efficiency and delivering measurable savings.- 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 & 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Supervised a team of 7 and collaborated on cross-functional projects to streamline operations and strengthen client trust.

Toulouse , France

Joined during Iliad’s transformative Free Mobile launch, contributing financial consolidation and strategic initiatives: - 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: Ensured accuracy and compliance in consolidating financial statements across multiple entities, reinforcing a robust financial reporting framework.- 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: Contributed to the financial preparation and alignment for Free Mobile, a disruptive telecom product, demonstrating adaptability in high-stakes environments. - 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Completed a Master’s thesis on enhancing reporting systems through Business Intelligence.

Democratic Republic Of The Congo

In volatile crisis regions, I managed financial operations, ensuring resources were effectively deployed to deliver essential humanitarian support. - 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Adapted funding to meet urgent needs while maintaining compliance with donor guidelines.- 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Secured reliable local partnerships to sustain operations in remote and high-risk areas.- 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Trained local teams in anti-corruption and resource accountability, fostering long-term sustainability.- 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲: Rebuilt operations and morale following a crisis, ensuring team safety and operational continuity.

Chicago, United States

My time in the U.S. shaped my proactive mindset and developed my results-driven work ethic, enabling me to solve challenges and implement strategic solutions effectively. - 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: Ensured compliance and accuracy for French subsidiaries' statutory closing and reporting.- 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Streamlined tax processes by working closely with CPAs to align French and U.S. standards - 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Deployed Intacct to improve accounting, payroll, and HR processes, supporting client growth.

Bordeaux, France

I built a strong foundation in accounting and auditing, contributing to high-impact projects like the 𝐈𝐏𝐎 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐞, a major retirement home group. This role prepared me for complex financial and regulatory challenges. - 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Developed robust expertise in accounting and legal auditing, setting the stage for my financial career.- 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Led audit projects, managing tasks, and guiding team members to ensure high-quality deliverables.- 𝐈𝐏𝐎 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Contributed to the audit of Le Noble Age’s IPO, gaining hands-on exposure to public listing processes. - 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Strengthened analytical and compliance skills in a highly regulated environment.

Specialized Master In Internal Audit And Management Control

Chartered Accountant Qualification (Descf/Dscg)

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Bachelor Of Science In Chiropractic (Bsc Chiropractic)