Mathieu Constant

Entrepreneur | Business development | Finance | Partnerships | Startups & Scale-Ups

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

About

• International experience (Europe/West-Central Africa/ China) with focus on General & Finance Management, Change management, Restructuring, Organizational excellence, Best practice processes implementation • From Big 4 (6+ years) both Consulting and Audit for large companies, to mid-size company and start-up/Scale-up experience • Entrepreneur, start-up co-founder, International Business Development (20+ years) incl. development of the Vineyard Domain Constant-Duquesnoy

Experience

  • Co-Founder at BEEHUB
    Feb 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 5 mos

  • Co-Founder at O'WINE
    Dec 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 7 mos

    Only by Wine makers for Wine lovers in China | Unbeatable, close-to-France market price. Fine Wines carefully selected by Wine makers from Burgundy, Rhône and Champagne.

  • Senior Partner at Shanghai Talentbank
    Oct 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 9 mos

    TalentBank is a business growth platform for innovative companies starting and expanding business in China. We enable our Customers to find, recruit and support their local Team and grow business quickly.

  • Founder - Managing Director at STARTHUB
    Sep 2010 - Present · 15 yrs 10 mos

    Strategy & Operational excellence with focus on General & Finance Management, Change management, Restructuring, Organizational excellence, Best practice processes implementation, Trading across Europe/Africa and Asia

  • SIAT (4 yrs)
    • Deputy Group CFO
      Jan 2012 - Aug 2014 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      • Based in GABON, Libreville, assisted the Group CFO covering all African countries where Siat Group operates (GHANA, GABON, NIGERIA, IVORY COAST) • Provided timely and effective management and control of the Finance department of each subsidiary to ensure efficiency, improve productivity, support growth and profitability • Set-up and lead the IFRS function: From defining methodology, models & tools for conversion with the assistance of a Big 4 to coaching and sharing with local finance teams. It resulted in a successful conversion of the Nigerian listed subsidiary. Ranked top 2 performers by the Nigerian Federal Reporting Council (FRC) • Set-up and lead the financial control function including the budgeting & planning process: From defining methodology & tools (based on analytical accounting) to conducting/ coordinating budget process and overseeing follow-up analysis on actuals versus budget forecast • Involved in other various “ad hoc” activities (business plans, bank loan files application & follow up…)

    • Financial Controller Manager (GOPDC - Subsidiary SIAT)
      Sep 2010 - Feb 2012 · 1 yr 6 mos

      • Based in Kwae estate (180 km from Accra), GHANA, overseeing the smooth and efficient running of the Finance department in a very challenging operational environment (African “palabres”, plantation contractors strikes, various security issues, cash constraints for payroll processing…). Lead the daily operations including financial planning, record-keeping, financial reporting to general management and Siat Group • Set-up and monitored control systems in various processes: from PtP, S&D to IM and store management • Overall responsibility for the Budgeting & Planning process and follow-up activities (variance analysis) • Managed a team of 22 persons; available as coach/mentor in assisting direct reports to develop in their position. Excellent upward feedback