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Remy SUSS

HAGUENAU

En résumé

Senior finance manager, experienced in various international functions as partner and driver, with close relationship to business and management.

- 20 years of finance and controlling experience in international context, with strong involvement in business and development activities. Interaction with internal and external stake holders
- Main actor and owner of consolidated budget and closing process at corporate and local level
- Lead finance and administration department
- In charge of relations with investors and banks
- Proficient in changing structures to improve global efficiency and working capital
- Project leader in implementation of accounting, ERP and reporting tools (SAP + HFM)
- Implemented and performed financial controls to be in line with corporate guidance and laws
- Experienced in people management, and making things happen with the team
- Bi-cultural French and German with excellent English and intercultural skills

Entreprises

  • Bain & Company / Freelance consultant - Director Finance & Transition manager

    2012 - maintenant 01 to 04 2016
    Financial controller for Algeco in Germany – container manufacturing
    Leading the finance team and the implementation of all back-office processes to support the set-up of a new European business unit (refugee housing in Germany). Supported the production and logistic flow of 50 000 units (container)

    2013 – 2015 Various consulting projects
    - M&A project leader for a Swiss retail company (integrate finance department)
    - Interim finance director for B2B service company in France
    - M&A project leader for German cosmetic manufacturer

  • ELIZABETH ARDEN - Finance Director Distributor Markets

    2009 - 2012 In charge of all financial aspects for distributor markets and travel retail business for EMEA (DMTR Area is the major EBITDA contributor). Budget exceeded by 30% over 2 years
    - Realised documentation of the division for invertor relation
    - Managed all financial aspects (budgets, closing, A-/AR/GL, cash-flow, reporting and tax aspects)
    - Developed new markets (Russia, Poland), supervised financial and legal aspects

  • Hugo Boss - Head of financial controlling EMEA

    Paris 2008 - 2009 Region represents 1,2 billon EUR sales (70 % of total HUGO BOSS)
    - Managed the financial aspects of the EMEA subsidiaries network
    - Led budget and IFRS closing process for the European market. In charge of communication with investor relation for EMEA region

  • Hugo Boss - Head of Brand Controlling

    Paris 2007 - 2008 Implemented Brand P&L and KPI's to improve profitability for each brand (complexity, margins, COGS, Marketing expenses...). Gross margin increased by 2% over 2 years
    - Implemented manufacturing strategy (make or buy scenario) with focus on the production units in Izmir (3500 employees) and Metzingen (250 employees) and accurate COGS determination

  • LVMH - Senior financial controller

    Paris 2005 - 2007 In charge of full P&L (Budget, follow-up and corrective measures)
    - Managed financial reporting to headquarter (monthly and quarterly closing, P&L, balance sheet and attachments)
    - Led Year-end closing and coordination with external auditors
    - Supported the brand development in the German market - strong interaction with retailers
    - Accomplished SAP migration und implementation of group standards. (FI-CO-BW)

  • LVMH - Manager Shared Services - Customer service & logistics

    Paris 2003 - 2005 In charge of restructuration and operation of Shared Services for customer service and logistics for all brands (Christian Dior, Guerlain, Givenchy and Kenzo)
    - Optimised the logistic and supply chain processes to guarantee a steady flow of goods between the French factories and the German customers
    - Implemented SAP-SD as key-user
    - Managed a team of 15-20 persons

  • L'Oréal - Manager sales controlling & planning

    PARIS 1997 - 2002 Introduced standard reporting for the mass market division in Germany
    - Supported commercial negotiations with German retailers
    - Implemented SAP-SD as key-user

  • Renault Agriculture - Financial Controller

    Boulogne-Billancourt 1996 - 1997 In charge of Financial Accounting (AP / AR / GL) and reporting process (P&L and BS)
    - Supported the acquisition and led the integration of the Degenhardt Company by Renault.
    - Implemented within 6 month the group standards and IT systems.
    - Validated the Due Diligence report done by Mazars

  • Decathlon - Manager cycling department

    Villeneuve d'Ascq 1995 - 1996 Managed a team of 10-20 people. 1,8 Mio. Euro turnover. (20 % store share) ;

  • Decathlon - Controller

    Villeneuve d'Ascq 1993 - 1995 Controller for the German subsidiary and stores

Formations

  • Business School

    Strasbourg 1989 - 1993 Master

    (International School for Business Management). Master in marketing and controlling. Special subject: company founding.

  • University For Sciences

    Strasbourg 1987 - 1989 Master

    Major in information-structure and database management.

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