Greater Paris Metropolitan Region
Member of the Group Finance Revenue leadership team, I delivered part of the Shell Finance agenda: centralise all "Credit operations" (Credit Vetting, Billing, Cash Allocation, Debt Chasing) for all continental European countries. Establish and maintain confidence of decision-makers (Group senior executive level) by providing recommendations and taking actions on each major commitment taken. Supply accurate and timely monthly reporting. Provide high quality key performance Indicators and input to success in working with the business to drive performance. Develop the team with the aim of maximising their potential. Influence the business with respect to maximise returns and support the implementation of the business strategy. Accountable for strong and effective controls with rapid escalation of issues (control, test, recommend). Dimensions: 17 Countries, monthly Cash Allocation over $20 billion, lead a department of 86 staffs, highly competitive labour market (20% turnover). Achievements: Operation excellence delivered at the most competitive costs (25% cost reduction over the last 2 years). Defined a robust continuous improvement program (Lean - Six Sigma methodology) for the coming years, to deliver 10% savings on annual basis. Set the framework for transparent business performance management, with a view to pursue constant process improvements and to ensure costs competitiveness.
Member of the board, represent the company towards external (e.g. Auditors, Customs) and internal (staff council) parties. Support the Global Head of Lubricant to maximise the returns generated by the Business across the Benelux, France and Germany area. Lead the annual business plan process and the quarterly forecast for the region. Conduct the monthly reporting and appraisal cycle and recommend actions. Involved in the investment proposal assessment and ensure that the project is effectively delivered as planned. In charge of, manufacturing plants, mid-term strategic study based on PIM'S (International Industry benchmark methodology). Manage stock reconciliation and valuation and ensure inventory quality. Dimensions: 4 countries, 3 Manufacturing plants, Annual production around 190000 Tonnes, more than 1000 products in portfolio, 3 warehouses/distribution hubs, 6 direct reports. Achievements: The most competitive operational expenditure reached for Shell sites over the last 6 years (classified in first industry quartile). A major “Growth”(new production line) investment project validated (over $ 1.5 mln).
Shell representative at Joint-venture Depot & Pipeline Financial committees. Ensure that the month end accounting process is efficient, well controlled and in accordance with Group policies Coordinate the planning and appraisal process. Promote and recognise team work. Validate and present investment/divestment proposal to the Statutory and/or Group representatives. Conduct Impairment tests on regular basis. Dimensions: 2 countries, 8 Shell owned depots, shareholder in 10 JV’s operated depots, shareholder in the 3 largest French Pipeline companies, 4 direct reports. Achievements: Cost’s optimisation and financial result improved for Shell Commercial activities at regional level (end to end process optimisation). Major divestment project successfully completed with respect of company and staffs interests. Good relationship maintained with JV’s partners in the context of intensive Shell asset review and sales (to optimise use of capital).