Services
Temporary Replacement
Immediate stability at CFO or Finance Director level
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In the event of absence, departure or temporary understaffing, I quickly and effectively take full responsibility for the finance function. With extensive experience in international, complex organisations, I ensure continuity in reporting, decision-making and governance, without loss of quality or pace.
Strategic Growth
Finance as a driver of scale and performance
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In the case of growth, internationalisation or increasing complexity, I ensure that the finance function evolves accordingly and looks ahead. I support organisations in building robust management information and implementing financial discipline that enables growth while keeping it under control.
Finance Optimisation
From reporting to real business support
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When the finance function no longer sufficiently aligns with the needs of the business, I redesign it with a focus on relevance, speed and impact. I combine substantive finance expertise with a pragmatic approach to simplify processes and improve management information.
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Profile
With over 20 years of experience in finance within international, commercially driven organisations, I help companies elevate their finance function.
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As former Corporate Controlling Director Benelux at L’Oréal, I bring deep expertise in controlling, FP&A and governance, combined with a strong focus on business impact. I connect finance with operations and strategy, ensuring financial insights translate into better decision-making and improved results.
Experience
2007 – 2024
Corporate Controlling Director Benelux
L’Oréal
Ultimately responsible for controlling and performance management within the Benelux organisation, with a direct reporting line to the CFO and close collaboration with the executive team.
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Managing multiple international controlling teams and acting as a strategic business partner for commercial, supply chain and corporate domains.
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Responsible for end-to-end planning and control, including budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and governance.
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Driven finance transformation and harmonisation of processes, including centralisation of controlling activities to a European Shared Service Centre and standardisation of reporting and cost allocation models.
Strong focus on translating financial data into clear management information and concrete actions, in support of decision-making and performance improvement.
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Leadership of multi-country controlling teams and development of finance talent
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Implementation of harmonised reporting and KPI structures
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Central role in supply chain controlling and cost performance
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Realisation of structural cost savings (~4%) through efficiency programmes
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Implementation of digital controlling (e-commerce & marketing performance)
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Strengthening of governance, internal controls and compliance (IFRS)
2002 – 2007
Controller (Sales & Marketing / Customer Operations)
France Telecom (Orange)
Responsible for financial steering and management information within a dynamic telecom environment, with a focus on commercial performance and customer-related processes.
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Preparation of reports, analyses and forecasts to support decision-making within Sales and Marketing. Close collaboration with business teams to translate financial insights into operational actions.
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Analysis of commercial performance and customer value
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Support in budgeting and forecasting
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Linking Finance with commercial operations
1998 – 2002
Audit (International Practice)
KPMG
Started career within accountancy, with a focus on audit activities for medium-sized and large (international) organisations.
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Built a solid foundation in accounting, reporting and audit, including insight into financial processes, internal control and compliance.
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Execution of audit activities (IFRS / Dutch GAAP)
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Analysis of financial processes and internal controls
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Experience across various sectors and business models