Paris, Île-de-France, France
Finance executive with a proven track record in PE-backed SaaS environment, combining deep technical expertise (Big 4 audit+ M&A Transaction Services) with operational leadership in high-growth, cross-border business. Currently leading global finance at Anaqua, a $150M+ ARR IP management SaaS platform. I played a central role in the $2B+ buyout from Astorg to Nordic Capital (one of the largest SaaS transactions in recent years) handling bidder Q&A, financial due diligence coordination, and integration planning. What I bring: - LBO & Exit Readiness: Built the finance infrastructure to support PE exit. Delivered investor-ready reporting for the Finance & Audit Committee with Nordic Capital. - M&A Integration: Led financial integration of bolt-on acquisitions (RightHub). Managed crossborder legal restructuring (IP transfer UK-US), transfer pricing, and group simplification. - Operational Finance: Oversee consolidated reporting across 8+ jurisdictions (US GAAP & IFRS dual reporting), statutory compliance, tax, and audit coordination globally. - Transaction Background: 2 years in M&A Transaction Services at Deloitte (buy-side and sell-side, deals from €400M to $1. 7B across TMT, industrials, energy) + 5 years in external audit at EY (CAC40, SOX, IFRS/US GAAP). Open to CFO and Deputy CFO opportunities in PE-backed technology and SaaS businesses. My operational scope today (global finance leadership, board-level reporting -FAC member with Nordic Capital-, M&A execution, and multi-jurisdictional oversight) has prepared me for this step. Sectors: SaaS, B2B Software, Technology, IP Management PE Sponsors: Nordic Capital, Astorg Languages: French (native), English (fluent)
▪︎ Lead global group finance, reporting, audit and tax operations across US, UK, Germany, Australia, India, Japan; oversee direct subsidiary finance operations and consolidated reporting for a $150M+ revenue SaaS business. ▪︎ PE-backed M&A execution: Central to Nordic Capital acquisition ($2B+), including bidder Q&A (prep & live), diligence coordination, integration planning, and prior support under Astorg. ▪︎ Involved with RightHub's acquisition and ongoing M&A projects (financial & tax diligences, structuring, integration, and strategic reporting). ▪︎ Directed legal & tax restructuring, including IP transfer UK → US, group legal simplification, and transfer pricing policy changes. ▪︎ Member of the Finance & Audit Committee (FAC) with Nordic, preparing investor-ready outputs ahead of board meetings, Auditors coordination, scaling finance teams and processes to support PE fund objectives and exit readiness. ▪︎ Manage Group US GAAP and local statutory financial statements, ensuring audit-ready compliance across jurisdictions (dual consolidated FS and audit under both IFRS and US GAAPs under Astorg ownership).
Performed financial due diligence (buy-side and sell-side) for PE funds (supporting LBO transactions) and Strategics' transactions across energy, aerospace & defense, industrials, TMT, and e-commerce sectors, ranging from €400M to $1.7B. --> Realised sell-side transactions: ▪︎ ManoMano (e-commerce): $355m Series-F funding led by Dragoneer Investment Group; ▪︎ Marlink (Satellite communication services): Apax Partners sold its majority stake in the company to Providence Equity Partners. Transaction values Marlink at $1.4b; ▪︎ Orolia (ADG - Aerospace, defense and government services): Eurazeo PME sold its majority stake in the company to Safran for more than $400m ▪︎ Groupe RG (PPE - Personal protective equipment): LBO France sold its majority stake in the company to Ardian ▪︎ Confidential on-going transaction (Energy): carve-out of a distribution activity from a major player in the energy sector. Estimated valuation of the transaction at +€7b --> Realised buy-side transactions: ▪︎ Parts Holding Europe (Autodistribution, AD, Oscaro): Bain Capital Private Equity sold 100% of the company to D'Ieteren, with an estimated EV of €1.7b. ▪︎ Aubert & Duval (Mining and metallurgy): Airbus, Safran and Tikehau Ace Capital signed an agreement with Eramet for the joint acquisition of Aubert & Duval. --> Delivered actionable insights on historical performance, working capital, normalized EBITDA, and operational risks, influencing deal structuring, pricing, and integration planning. --> Developed cross-border diligence expertise, supporting both strategic buyers and PE funds in high-value transactions.
▪︎ Audited consolidated and statutory financial statements in accordance with French GAAP, US GAAP, IFRS, and US GAAS, for multinational and listed clients. ▪︎ Worldwide audit coordination, leading 30+ teams across multiple jurisdictions. ▪︎ Audited complex and transaction-related matters, including: ▪︎ Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) for large acquisitions ▪︎ Large divestment operations (carve-outs, reverse carve-outs, asset reallocation) ▪︎ Impairment testing for intangible assets (IP, Goodwill) ▪︎ PPP model reviews ▪︎ Team management: supervised and coached junior staff (2–5 members) across engagements. ▪︎ Internal control assessment: evaluated SOX compliance and internal control risks. ▪︎ Client relationship management: primary interface with senior client management. Key clients: ▪︎ Main: CAC40 pharmaceutical company (SOX-compliant, dual-listed, U.S. SEC reporting) ▪︎ Others: CAC40 and SBF120 clients in real estate development and construction
▪︎ Audit company’s financial statements and consolidated financial statements, in accordance to French GAAP and IFRS ▪︎ Assess internal control risks ▪︎ Execution of audit procedures ▪︎ Analyzis of business plans → Main clients : National retail and production company; Diversified company in energy, manufacturing, brand and asset management business; other manufacturing companies