Paris, Île-de-France, France
I currently serve as Head of FP&A at Paris Society, where I oversee financial planning, reporting, and performance management across multiple entities. In this role, I lead budgeting and forecasting processes, ensure IFRS-compliant closings, drive business analysis and strategic recommendations, and support M&A and growth initiatives. Prior to joining Paris Society, I spent six years at PwC France, progressing to the role of Manager in Financial Audit. I managed teams of up to 12 people and led statutory and consolidated audits under both French GAAP and IFRS. I also conducted a variety of ad hoc assignments, including SPAC transactions, IPOs, capital operations, partial asset contributions, and valuation projects. I hold a Master’s degree in Audit and Accounting from ESSCA School of Management.
Financial Analysis - Ensure accuracy of monthly and annual closings (IFRS) for Accor Group and Ennismore (P&L, cash flow, KPIs) - Analyze variances, monitor economic performance, and provide strategic recommendations to the board - Business partnering with operational, marketing, development, and consulting teams - Financial monitoring of new site openings, CAPEX, and external growth projects (M&A) - Business plan modeling and assessment of risks and profitability - Optimization and structuring of reporting tools and FP&A processes adapted to a multi-site environment - Participation in cross-functional projects for the digitalization of the finance function (Power BI) Budget Planning & Internal Audit - Lead the annual budgeting process and develop forecasts and medium-term plans - Coordinate with operational teams for variance reporting, analysis, and data validation - Monitor budget deviations and propose corrective action plans - Follow up and support action plans defined by Accor’s internal audit, identifying key controls Management & Collaboration - Manage and coach a 2-person FP&A team - Set objectives, review work, and evaluate the FP&A team
Specialization in the services sector (FDJ, Accor, Paris Society, Thomson Reuters, Elior, SNCF) Statutory Audit - Statutory audits under French GAAP - Audits of consolidated companies under IFRS - Review of processes and internal controls - Organizational management of the entire engagement - Statutory procedures through review of legal documents Management & Client Relations: - Managed teams of 2 to 12 people - Provided ongoing support and training for teams on assignments - Set objectives, coached staff, reviewed work, and conducted team evaluations - Managed specialist teams (IT, actuaries, tax) - Produced deliverables and presented findings to financial management - Conducted internal training sessions
Statutory Audit - On-site client assignments - Audit of annual and consolidated accounts - Preparation of summary reports Accounting - Entry of purchase and sales invoices - Recording bank and cash transactions / bank reconciliations - Calculation and filing of VAT - Preparation of financial statements Payroll and Legal Department: - Payroll processing - DADS, DNS – URSSAF declarations, salary and hiring declarations, Pôle Emploi filings - Preparation of documents required for company general meetings
Internal and External Communication - Write press releases for conferences, tastings, and presentations - Manage social media accounts: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, Google+, YouTube - Maintain the contact database Marketing - Create websites (Le Bistro, Gaston LeNôtre Scholarship, Haute Cuisine Consulting) - Manage web content (articles, information, photos, events) - Photography and graphic design (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) Project Management - Research a new brand image for LeNôtre restaurant - Develop communication and advertising strategies to promote the LeNôtre Prestige Wine Club - Organize internal events (wine tastings, culinary competitions)