Olivier Balhan

Business Controller chez Vinventions

Liège, Walloon Region, Belgium

About

Experience

  • Business Controller at Vinventions
    Mar 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 4 mos

    - Conducted financial reporting and performance analysis for industrial sites (Belgium, France, Italy, Germany) - Designed and automated financial reporting tools using ERP systems, SQL, Power BI, Power Query, and Power Pivot. - Delivered FP&A support for strategic group decisions, including business plans, customer and product profitability, and raw material procurement. - Managed and supported the finance team of an Italian subsidiary: oversaw cash flow, led monthly closings, and supervised the accounting team.

  • Founder & General Manager at Les Elixirs de Liège
    Oct 2022 - May 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos

    - Built and managed an artisanal beverage business from scratch - Oversaw all operational, administrative, and financial aspects, including VAT, taxes, banking, and compliance.

  • Business Controller & FP&A at LIBERTY Steel Group
    Jan 2019 - Dec 2021 · 3 yrs

    - Delivered financial reporting and performance analysis for industrial site in Belgium and Luxembourg - Supported strategic decisions (Business Plan, Budget tracking, cost/profitability insights) - Participated in monthly closings and SAP ERP data analysis.

  • Business Controller - Enery sector (RESA) at NETHYS
    Mar 2016 - Dec 2018 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    - Prepared, monitored, and analyzed financial data, including variance analysis, forecasting, and management reporting commentary. - Supported monthly closings through provision calculations and cost/item allocation reviews, in coordination with the accounting team. - Led monthly financial review meetings with Business Units to monitor investment performance in the electric grid and ensure alignment with the regulator-approved investment program (CWaPE). - Contributed to the preparation of budgetary spending plans used to define electricity tariffs and validate long-term investments with the Walloon energy regulator. - Participated in strategic projects such as SAP system enhancements and business case development.

  • Auditor at EY luxembourg sa
    Sep 2013 - Mar 2016 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    - Financial data's analysis and reporting in audit files - Analysis of client's processes, risks and controls - Recommendation to client to improve the financial statements process - Following of the audit steps and deadlines (project management) - Team work, coaching of new joiners - Communication with client along the audit process