Brussels Metropolitan Area
International Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Interim CFO with 25+ years of executive leadership driving financial strategy, FP&A, and operational finance across multi-entity, multi-country organizations. Specialist in finance and business transformation for complex, matrixed businesses, with a strong track record in logistics, supply chain, and other operationally intensive sectors. Over a decade in senior CFO roles at UPS EMEAI, leading financial operations across 23+ countries, overseeing shared services performance, driving FP&A governance, and ensuring US GAAP / local compliance. A rare combination of profiles: qualified tax lawyer (Master's in Law & Tax, Université Paris II) and Big 4 audit alumnus (KPMG, Arthur Andersen), bringing a distinctive legal, tax, and compliance edge to financial leadership. Track record of delivering impact during pivotal transitions: finance transformation, cost optimisation, profitability turnarounds, and interim CFO cover during periods of organizational change for PE-backed, owner-managed, and transitioning businesses as well as large multinationals. Core Competencies: Executive Leadership: Corporate Finance Strategy, P&L Management, Board & Stakeholder Relations, Cross-Border Operations. Operational Finance & FP&A: Cost-to-Serve Optimization, Working Capital Management, Performance Management, Business Partnering. Finance Transformation: Restructuring, Oracle ERP Governance, Shared Services Center (SSC), Process Redesign & Automation, Digital Finance. Governance, Law & Tax: Internal Controls, US GAAP & IFRS Reporting, Corporate Governance, Corporate Tax & Legal Strategy. Services Provided: Permanent & Interim/Fractional CFO Mandates Geographic Scope: Belgium, Benelux, Western Europe, and International Contact: [email protected] | +32 478 828 524
• Led financial operations and strategy for > $1.5B revenue business across four countries. • Focused on profitability improvement initiatives in second half of 2025 driving margin expansion • Ensured Finance & Accounting (F&A) compliance, business support, and governance across the Cluster. • Led finance transformation (Payroll) and FP&A process improvement projects (Forecast accuracy)
• Led financial strategy, planning, and performance management across 23+ countries in a >$1B revenue business • Delivered consistent year-on-year profitability improvement through disciplined cost control, transformation (post pandemic operation right sizing, RPA program) and revenue optimization, • Supervised expense budgets exceeding $300M co-piloting initiatives allowing best in class operating returns; enhancing FP&A (forecast, financial reporting) and processes (billing automation) • Built and developed high-performing, diverse international finance teams across EMEAI
• Directed financial strategy and operations for Healthcare and Non-Healthcare Logistics across Europe • Supported significant capital investment programs incl. warehouse automations, driving best-in-class ROIC and margin performance (>10%). Achieved major profit optimisation through Amazon end of contract. • Led end-to-end finance transformation resulting in a 50% reduction in cost base
• Drove and coordinated finance activities while developing financial strategies across 8 countries • Managed finance FP&A operations across 8 countries with a finance team of 350+ professionals
• Directed financial project supporting a $2B / 5-year strategic investment plan enhancing Small Package Business Units operations across Europe • Directed several key strategic projects focused on B2B/B2C segments, France and Healthcare
• Responsible for US and local GAAP month-end accounting close activities, financial and regulatory reporting • Led financial audits and monitored internal controls
• Led audit certifications under BE GAAP, US GAAP, and IFRS across a wide range of industries • Managed client relationships and provided actionable financial improvement recommendations