Career path and career influence
There have been two key phases in my career that have enriched my skills in finance. The first phase involved my expertise in managing the problems of internationally listed groups, acquired in a major auditing group. The second phase is characterized by a highly operational financial approach, developed during my experiences as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). These experiences confirmed my desire to join a human-scale structure, enabling me to stay close to the business and play an active part in decision-making. I also wanted to move into a broader role, integrating other support functions.
Choice of Consort and Recruitment Process
I was looking for a company that would enable me to join a finance department with a strong operational dimension, in line with my values and my way of working. I was put in touch with Consort by a recruitment agency, and successive meetings with members of the management team reinforced my desire to join this group, which perfectly matched my professional and human expectations.
Current responsibilities
I’m currently in charge of the Consort Group’s administrative and financial management, overseeing the sales administration, accounting, management control, legal and purchasing departments, as well as credit management, a total of around 30 people.
Leadership style and team management
My leadership style is based on regular communication with my teams, sharing the Group’s objectives and strategy. I believe that employee involvement is strengthened when they understand what’s at stake and feel part of a common project. Open communication is crucial to encourage the sharing of ideas and concerns, thus contributing to decision-making. I also aim to create a culture that encourages talent development, learning and reflection.
Financial and operational consistency of subsidiaries
My aim is to harmonize international practices with processes established in France, in terms of operations, sales and finance. As each country has its own specificities, it is important to take advantage of the best practices developed within the Group and apply them where they are relevant.
Challenges as CFO
The main challenge as CFO is to fully understand the Group’s stakes in order to anticipate the financial impact and make proposals to management.
Motivation in Current Role
What motivates me the most is to be in charge of finance, as close as possible to the business. In a context of reorganization and integration, what interests me most is structuring the Group and implementing relevant indicators to measure performance and reach the required level of maturity.
Personal passion
I’m passionate about Mediterranean cuisine and enjoy sharing these convivial moments with friends and family. Through reading and traveling, I aspire to discover new cultures and escape from everyday life, with a predilection for South American countries.