As a custodian of temple, ensure : Internal control and governance of the business Effective financial processes, system and reporting ; Accurate and timely accounting resultsAs a Business Partner: Provide financial guidance and coaching for the management team Provide value-added analysis of the actual business performance Coordinate and drive the financial/strategic planning process Drive continuous improvement and value add innovation (Lean Six Sigma)As Finance Director: Build a highly engaged team Develop capabilities and a robust talent pipeline Contribute to the Finance succession planning pool for the companyMain Projects: Microsoft Navision Dynamics ERP migration from version 3 to version 15 within 6 months Acquisition and integration of C-Storage (Turnover €7M and 15 people) including audit due diligences Update of LBO Financing contract and covenants Setting up of new and reliable Reporting tools for Board and Executive Committee

Finance Cash Management : Develop strategies to optimize cash position and management of fundraisings (€20M since creation) Renegotiation overdraft facilities and banking chargesFinance and Human Ressources : Internalization HR and accounting in 2 months with use of SAGE solution Opex reduction and control program and creation of Capex and Opex requests process Setting up specific reporting and KPI for Shareholders (Project progress and key financial figures) US Navy partnership and subsidiary opening Hemarina Inc in Boston (US) Functioning as a key finance partner for the Research & Development team with a GANTT creation

Manage various projects in international finance and management: * Assist companies in sales and acquisitions transactions (Perform pre-acquisition financial analysis; negotiated with buyers from Europe and U.S.) * Perform internal audits (Audited HR and organisational structure; supervised administrative and financial activities; provided advice on Business Plans or change of the I.T. system; Secured funding for industrial production unit.) * Business Plans (Textile, Aeronautics, IT, Packaging,Cosmetic...)

As a custodian , ensure :*Internal control and governance of the business (US GAAP and SOX)*Effective financial processes, system and reporting *Accurate and timely accounting results (Reduce reporting deadline from 3 days to 1,5 day by using Lean Six Sigma)As a Business Partner :*Provide financial guidance and coaching for the management team*Provide value-added analysis of the actual business performance*Coordinate and drive the financial/strategic planning process*Drive continuous improvement and value add innovationAs Finance Director:*Build a highly engaged team (Gathered 3 financial teams into one and created a Credit collection Pool to reduce DSO from 80 days to 60 days)*Develop capabilities and a robust talent pipeline*Contibute to the Finance succession planning pool for the companyMain Projects : *Restructuration of Finance department following integration of 3 legal entities including 2 offices move in 6 months *Creation of a common SAP platform for 3 legal entities

Implementation of 2 production units in Tunisia to manufacture clothing and a sales office in France both from scratch (Turnover 12M€ in 1 year ; 500 people)Set Business plan and negotiate with bankers loan for investmentsHire employees and find premises for production units.Select IT system for back office and train financial teamSet Financial guidelines and control for Capex, Overhead, and all accounting procedures.

Successfully set up a complete financial and production reporting system from( Productivity increased from 70% to 85%, overhead expenses were reduced by 10% in 2 years; Inventory -40%; Gross Margin +20%). Improved cash flow by 15%, established financial statements according to statutory rules and met deadlines. Used my communication skills to establish a professional and autonomous financial team.

* Partnering general management and individual country manager to grow value and drive profitability Turnover increased from 5 M€ to 20M€ in 2 years).* Developing and maintaining a robust, effective reporting schedule encompassing all aspects of finance.*General Financial and HR responsibilities Stabilized the financial organization with implementation of Capex and Opex internal process request . Create HR department : advocate for human asset and its development* IT responsibilities Used my expertise in Finance to oversee the worldwide IS/IT change. Changed the Information System within Southern Europe to Navision ERP in 2 months.*Able to work in a multi-cultural environment *Opened Legal entities in Spain and Italy : provided local people with efficient instructions and support, in order to get reliable financial data to the head office.

Financial Controller for South Europe North Africa and then Europe:* Leading and developing the finance functions into a high profile streamlined organisation.* Preparation od financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.* Budgetary control and financial management reporting* Management of credit control, accounts receivable (DSO reduction from 90 days to 70 days)* IS/IT change: worlwide project manager for finance field and module*Setting up of harmonious salary policy (creation of fixed and variable scale of salary per position.

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