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Marguerite De Pracomtal

Marguerite De Pracomtal

Caulfield North,VIC

Summary

Bilingual in English and French, driven, fast, focused, strong analytical skills, flexible, team spirit, and happy to engage. Six years of professional experience in Asia (Singapore and China), and eight years as an industrial Finance Manager and a Finance consultant in France. Double Master's degree with ESCP Business School and Tongji University in Shanghai. English French German Microsoft Power BI, SAP, AS400, X3, Infor, CEGID, Excel (macros).

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Finance Business Partner - Nidec

Kairos Consulting
Angoulême, France
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Supported business operational cost center in preparing budgets and forecasts.
  • Prepared monthly reports for senior management summarizing financial performance vs. plan and forecast.
  • Discussed external industry perspectives to deliver measurable improvements in business decisions and risk management.
  • Provided strategic financial advice and support to the executive team.
  • Created detailed reports on pricing data for senior management review.
  • Developed pricing models for new products and services to ensure profitability.
  • Worked closely with sales teams to assess profit margins and adjust items and categories.
  • Led entire datalake IT program, project, and portfolio endeavors involving three project teams.
  • Developed a comprehensive project plan and timeline for a datalake and PowerBI implementation.
  • Assisted with troubleshooting any technical or operational issues encountered during implementation.
  • Oversaw budgets for the project, tracked expenses, and timelines, and communicated with key stakeholders on milestones.
  • Maintained close connection with project personnel to quickly identify and resolve problems.

CFO - Curtiss Wright Cognac

Kairos Consulting
Cognac, France
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Finance Manager during the merger of the company from Safran Aerospace to Curtiss Wright USA
  • Post-merger audit, monthly/quarterly closings day+2, budgets, cash management, reporting, ERP transition, recruiting, and team management.
  • Coordinated mergers and acquisitions activities including due diligence reviews.
  • Reviewed financial statements on a regular basis to ensure the accuracy of reported information.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop long-term business objectives and plans.
  • Evaluated internal controls over financial reporting processes and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Ensured timely filing of all required federal and state taxes; provided support during audits by regulatory agencies.
  • Prepared annual budget plans, five-year budget, quarterly forecasts, and monthly closing activities.
  • Managed the preparation of external audit reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  • Developed and implemented financial strategies to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Worked closely with operations teams to ensure accurate cost accounting practices are followed.

Senior Cost Accountant - Lippi La Clôture

Kairos Consulting
Angoulême, France
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • Creating the cost accounting role
  • Cost of the different manufacturing stages
  • Analyzed cost data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Prepared reports on cost analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Evaluated the current costing process and identified ways to improve efficiency.
  • Created monthly variance analyses to compare actual vs. estimated costs across various departments and projects.

Cost Controller

Les Bouchages Delage
Cognac, France
02.2018 - 02.2022
  • Cost controller, member of the management team,
  • company valuation and audits through the transition from family-owned to an Italian private equity firm ownership
  • Created monthly sales, profit, and margin reports for management review.
  • Prepared presentations illustrating changes in pricing structure for clients.
  • Recommended disposal of obsolete stocks to write off unsellable items from inventory.
  • Managed daily cycle counts and full audits every year to keep inventory records accurate and current.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions.
  • Performed financial analysis of proposed projects to determine feasibility from a cost and benefit perspective.
  • Developed pricing models for new products and services to ensure profitability.
  • Created detailed reports on pricing data for senior management review.

Plant Finance Manager

Sysco Charente
Barbezieux, France
01.2017 - 02.2018
  • Plant finance manager and procurement, member of the management team,
  • A team of three persons,
  • SAP closing process and reporting
  • three budget cycles using SAP
  • Analyzed financial data to determine the efficient use of resources.
  • Calculated and prepared checks for utilities, taxes, and other payments.
  • Analyzed actual financial results vs budget to prepare variance reporting to functional groups.
  • Analyzed sales activity to identify and correct cost errors or price discrepancies.
  • Made estimates of funds required for the short and long-term financial objectives of the organization.
  • CAPEX management and assessment.
  • Reviewed financial projections relating to business and industry trends and identified areas requiring improvement.
  • Developed new ERP policies and procedures.
  • In charge of procurement for all external services.

Finance Planning Consulting

Distillerie de la Salle
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • five-year business plan and budget through ten different companies
  • Bank loan optimization and presentation deck
  • Analyzed customer buying trends to develop strategies for increasing sales volume.
  • Investment strategy.

Senior Executive - Distribution

AXA Insurance Singapore
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Managed key enterprise account with responsibility for sales, contracts, negotiations and reporting.
  • Utilized sales data and client feedback to improve organizational strategies.
  • Identified new business opportunities and leads for key clients.
  • Negotiated contract terms with clients and established important deadlines.
  • Increased product sales through targeted marketing campaigns and bank partnerships.
  • Continuously refined personal selling skills through training sessions.
  • Managed sales leads and customer inquiries for optimal conversion rates.

Education

Master in Finance - Finance

Tongji University
01.2011

Double Master's degree - Management

ESCP Business School

Preparatory Class -

Lycée Janson de Sailly

Skills

  • Data visualization (Power BI)
  • ERP Management
  • Costing and pricing strategy
  • Closing
  • Inventory and cash management
  • ROI
  • Budget
  • Project Management
  • Team management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Multicultural environment
  • End customer-centric approach
  • Business plan, strategy
  • Audit Coordination
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Internal Controls
  • Cost Control
  • Business Forecasting
  • Financial Modeling
  • Insurance Products
  • Mentoring and training
  • Skilled in Excel, PowerBI, Powerpoint
  • Financial Analysis
  • Cost accounting
  • KPI Development and Management

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
German
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Finance Business Partner - Nidec

Kairos Consulting
09.2023 - 03.2024

CFO - Curtiss Wright Cognac

Kairos Consulting
06.2022 - 07.2023

Senior Cost Accountant - Lippi La Clôture

Kairos Consulting
03.2022 - 07.2022

Cost Controller

Les Bouchages Delage
02.2018 - 02.2022

Plant Finance Manager

Sysco Charente
01.2017 - 02.2018

Finance Planning Consulting

Distillerie de la Salle
01.2015 - 01.2016

Senior Executive - Distribution

AXA Insurance Singapore
01.2012 - 01.2015

Master in Finance - Finance

Tongji University

Double Master's degree - Management

ESCP Business School

Preparatory Class -

Lycée Janson de Sailly

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