¤ Manage, optimize and oversee all aspects of general accounting to ensure accurate and timely posting of all local and EMEA transactions according to pre-established deadlines
¤ Analyze, review and approve journal entries to ensure all adjustments and accruals are made accurately and for the appropriate period.
¤ Manage the daily operations related to general accounting, tax and account payable matters as part of the EMEA Goodyear model
¤ Ensure adherence to US GAAP and compliance with SOX for all transactions recorded in the general ledgers and general accounting processes
¤ Support the FP&A team, manage internal and external audits, and work with shared services and other country accounting managers to ensure a timely month-end close
¤ Identify best practices, drive continuous process improvements and suggest cost savings within the general accounting function.
¤ Provide guidance and leadership to accountants for month end close processes, general ledger maintenance, fixed assets, cash management, reconciliations and variance analysis of financial statements (P&L, balance sheet and statutory)
=> Management : 15 FTEs
Goodyear Dunlop Tires France
- FP&A Manager - France
¤ Lead the consolidation of the annual operating plans (AOP) and monthly financial estimates across the local business functions,
¤ Drive timely and accurate reporting and analysis of actual performance of Goodyear France versus plan and prior year.
¤ Support local business organization by providing recommendations through an analytical, fact-based approach
¤ Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to finance processes and systems
¤ Support the development of FP&A talents for the Country finance organization, including recruiting, career planning, and the utilization of a strong performance management process.
=> Management : 4 FTEs
Goodyear Dunlop Tires France
- FP&A - Commercial BU
Rueil-Malmaison 2008 - 2009Financial Planning & Analysis
France Commercial Business Unit
¤ Support Commercial BU by providing one-off financial studies and analysis related to pricing cost, profitability and capital expenditures to enable the best business decisions
¤ Summarize and clearly communicate the financial and operating results (which include Volume/Price/Mix analysis, sales operations, manufacturing cost, other COGS, and SAG expenses) of the business unit in order to measure progress against both BU and Country business objectives.
¤ Monitor and analyze profitability by business segment, channel, customer and product with a deep understanding of price/mix and cost impacts.
Pfizer
- FP&A - Vaccine BU
Paris2005 - 2008Financial Planning & Analysis
France Vaccine Business Unit (Ex-WYETH)
¤ Analysis of BU performance and KPIs definition
¤ Responsible for budget preparation and R&Os analysis
¤ Finance training for Sales Force
¤ Participation in LEAN projects related to sales conditions and marketing investments
