Interim Head of Consolidationin île-de-France
Context and Challenges of the Mission
The group, a major player in the High-Tech sector, operates in a context of financial transformation and optimization of its consolidated processes. Following the sudden departure of the Head of Consolidation, management called upon a Transition Manager for a managerial interim mission. The Head of Consolidation role is part of a dynamic of increasing regulatory requirements, complex legal structures, and accelerated reporting timelines.Key Objectives of the Mission
This transition mission had several objectives for the company.
- Ensuring continuity of consolidation in a sensitive context of replacement, transformation, departure, and reorganization
- Structuring the consolidation team by ensuring skill development, coordination, and collective dynamics
- Optimizing closing and reporting processes, with particular focus on traceability and data reliability
- Managing evolutions of the preferred tool and formalizing required improvements
His Roles and Key Missions
An Interim Head of Consolidation manages teams, processes, and tools to ensure technical expertise, continuous optimization, smooth coordination, and timely delivery.- Operational LeadershipManagement of consolidators, oversight of activities, task organization, and maintaining a positive team dynamic
- Technical Expertise in ConsolidationSupervision of the process, review of financial packages, IFRS adjustments, and preparation of consolidated financial statement notes
- Continuous Improvement and Process OptimizationMapping, simplification of tools/processes interfaces, and implementation of optimization solutions
- Tool Management and ReliabilityManagement of the HFM tool, formalization of requirements, oversight of developments, testing, and user support
- Cross-Functional Coordination and Deadline ComplianceCommunication with subsidiaries and central functions, ensuring deadlines, and reliability of data for headquarters and the market
Conclusion of the Mission
The use of a Transition Manager allows for the rapid stabilization of a key function following the departure of the Head of Consolidation.
Thanks to their technical and managerial expertise, they ensure continuity of operations, strengthen teams, and optimize processes, while smoothly preparing for the handover to a future permanent successor.
* Pour des raisons de confidentialité, l’identité du Manager de Transition et celle du client ne peuvent être divulguées.