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Rueil Malmaison, Paris, Fr

I served as finance business partner for SE’s transaction-based, global Process Analyzer and Instrumentation line of business (LOB). I provided strategic planning and P&L oversight across three product divisions to ensure the portfolio’s profitable growth. Collaborating with the Vice President as a key member of cross-functional LOB leadership team and its sole financial representative, I evaluated new product offers to ensure alignment with the company’s overall portfolio goals/priorities. Core Responsibilities:• Guided strategic expansion of LOB product portfolio, including divesture of under-performing assets.• Oversaw corporate governance/compliance and investment evaluation; identified alternatives consistent with SE’s operational model.• Worked closely with Product Managers throughout stage-gate process. Supported offer creation, authorized product quotes, reviewed customer bids, approved projects, and analyzed supply chain/factory cost models.• Acted as key participant in divestiture and acquisition negotiations. Conducted due diligence during assessment of transition alternatives, business valuation, and growth scenarios. • Managed team of Financial Controllers across California and Tennessee equipment manufacturing sites. Key Highlights:• Implemented an online quoting tool in SharePoint to streamline Proposal Group’s complex approval process for transactional sales and accelerate customer bid response time.• Managed support function costs (SFC) through HR initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic, realizing 16% average YoY savings within LOB.

Rueil Malmaison, Paris, Fr

I was appointed to revitalize the company’s underperforming nuclear business unit; I managed the P&L and all financial activities to execute a profitable turnaround. In this role, I introduced processes to boost accountability, exceed turnaround goals, and position the business unit for sale. This included identifying and provisioning $5M+ in risks within project execution and building $3M in project contingencies while improving YoY profitability by $2M.

Rueil Malmaison, Paris, Fr

I was promoted to provide comprehensive financial leadership for a multimillion-dollar projects/services portfolio with multi-site operations in eight countries across North and South America. I reviewed and approved bid proposals and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts for projects ranging between several thousand and tens of millions of dollars. I analyzed currency/bid conversion factors, hedging, operational risk, commercial margin, escalation, credit, cash flow, standard contract deviations, and documentation. Additionally, I led a geographically dispersed team of Controllers in the U.S., Canada, Andean region, Brazil, and Mexico. Key Highlights:• Established Americas’ Project Controls organization and developed Project Controllers playbook.• Improved manufacturing production schedule by streamlining demand load forecasting process. • Performed in-depth business structure analysis, resulting in $10M reduction in unabsorbed cost.

London, United Kingdom, Gb

I led regional financial reporting and planning activities for Invensys’ Global Consulting and Software business providing industrial asset management solutions and operator training simulator code development. I played an instrumental role in growing the Software & Services portfolio and prepared/presented all critical financial matters to business unit’s executive leadership team. I developed annual operating plans and analysis of variance to plan, as well as oversaw monthly forecasting processes and supported development of long-range financial strategies.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Concentration In Finance And Strategy

Bachelor Of Electrical Engineering, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Engineering Physics/Applied Physics