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Frederic

Strategic CFO | International Business Transformation | Scaling High-Growth Companies

About Me

Accomplished CFO with a "builder" mindset, I specialize in structuring and optimizing finance departments within complex international environments. My expertise lies in bridging the gap between high-level financial strategy and operational implementation, ensuring that corporate objectives are supported by robust and scalable frameworks. I have a proven ability to design and implement automated financial flows and actively contribute to the architecture of integrated financial systems. My goal is to streamline operations while securing reporting integrity and providing reliable data analysis for strategic decision-making. With extensive experience in diverse markets, I excel at optimizing tax and cash flow while driving sustainable growth through pragmatic, hands-on leadership. I support organizations through transformation and transition phases to generate a measurable and lasting strategic impact.

Jurisdiction

France | Belgium | Spain

Experience

Seniority LevelDirector
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Project Manager - AccountantIBF - Bird & Bird
1999 - 2002

Provided operational support for accounting management and the monitoring of international projects. My responsibilities included managing full-cycle bookkeeping and preparing balance sheets for an international firm. I was also responsible for the financial oversight of multi-donor funded projects, producing dedicated reporting to ensure precise financial tracking and compliance.

Finance managerKoan law firm
2002 - 2006

My mission was to structure and establish the financial functions within a rapidly growing firm. I was responsible for building the firm's complete accounting and budgeting department from the ground up. Additionally, I managed cash flow monitoring and provided strategic financial reporting to the executive board within a constrained and high-pressure environment.

Export Accounting ManagerAubade Paris
2007 - 2011

My mission focused on centralizing European administrative functions and ensuring the reliability of export financial flows during a period of corporate rationalization. I led the reorganization of export support functions, which included closing Benelux branches and creating a centralized administrative accounting hub at the corporate headquarters. I performed in-depth restructuring of Benelux and US accounts receivable, successfully achieving a 20% improvement in the recovery of aged debt. I also spearheaded the implementation of a new financial system to streamline and secure international operations.

Deputy CFO - West EuropeInnovation Group
2011 - 2019

My mission focused on structuring regional financial functions across France, Belgium, and Spain within a context of pan-European consolidation and systems transformation. I led the creation of a European Shared Services Center (SSC) covering accounting, payroll, and reporting for all three countries. I implemented analytical budgeting by business unit and service line, enabling precise multi-country operational performance monitoring. Furthermore, I harmonized accounting practices and closing schedules as part of a post-merger rationalization. I served as the primary point of contact for the parent company regarding the group’s transformation program, overseeing reporting, forecasts, and the alignment of financial tools and frameworks

Deputy CFOPrefikar
2019 - 2022

I led the group's transformation following its acquisition by AXA, focusing on the legal, financial, and tax restructuring of French entities. I reorganized the financial functions of Alpha Scale SAS and Alpha Scale France by establishing a new organizational structure, ensuring data reliability, and creating common master data. My role included overhauling commercial contracts and implementing post-acquisition legal structures. I also developed and executed a new transfer pricing policy in collaboration with AXA’s tax teams. Additionally, I defined the financial roadmap for the group’s new ERP and IT information system (IS) project while coordinating legal audits and professionalizing reporting tools

Finance ManagerTiMotion Europe
2022 - 2023

My mission was to strengthen the reliability of financial functions during a period of rapid growth and prepare for the pan-European integration of new tools and processes. I led the reorganization of the accounting department, including team upskilling and a significant reduction in closing lead times. I also implemented product- and market-oriented analytical management controls to enhance operational oversight. A key achievement was managing the legal migration of a branch into a permanent establishment while optimizing the international tax structure. Furthermore, I defined the financial specifications (interfaces, reporting, treasury) for a new ERP system in collaboration with global headquarters, ensuring compliance and standardizing accounting practices

Managing PartnerXpand Connect
2023 - 2025

In this entrepreneurial role, I acted as the primary architect of a scalable financial and documentary infrastructure for a high-growth business. I spearheaded the digital transformation of accident management by designing a platform capable of processing over 20,000 documents annually, bridging the gap between technical specifications and financial oversight. I completely redesigned the invoicing ecosystem between repairers, insurers, and adjusters, implementing automated financial flows that secured transactions and drastically reduced lead times. Beyond daily management, I served as the strategic interface between software developers, legal counsel, and international partners to ensure the integrity of the firm's reporting and operational systems. My focus was on professionalizing the organization through the implementation of cross-functional KPIs and robust tools tailored for sustainable expansion.

Education

Degree of AccountingHaute Ecole Albert Jacquart
1995 - 1999
Masters of Executive MBA - Strategic LeadershipCranfield University
2012 - 2013
Masters of Financial and Administrative ExpertAFTEC
2022 - 2023

Skills

Core skills0
Languages3

Languages

English
French
Spanish