Louis Dupont
  • fr

    • Interim Chief Financial Officerin Bretagne

    Context and Challenges of the Assignment

    The company, a mid-sized enterprise operating in the Services sector, is going through a period of change marked by acquisitions and international expansion. Following the immediate departure of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the company is calling upon an interim CFO. His interim mission is to ensure the continuity of financial and governance functions during this critical period. In this context, several strategic objectives must be addressed to ensure the stability and efficiency of the finance function.

    Key Objectives of the Assignment

    This transition mission had several challenges for the company.
    1. Financial stabilization by ensuring effective interim support while waiting for the recruitment of a permanent CFO
    2. Implementation of a reliable group reporting system and strengthening management control to ensure precise margin management
    3. Supervision of quarterly closings and management of audits
    4. Monitoring of subsidiaries in Europe, management of tax audits, and handling legal and insurance files

    Roles and Key Responsibilities

    The Interim Chief Financial Officer, as a member of the Executive Committee, plays a key role in the continuity and structuring of the company’s financial functions.
    • Governance and Financial StrategyParticipation in decision-making bodies (Board of Directors, Strategic Committee) and support for the CEO in financial and operational governance
    • Management Control and Performance MonitoringImplementation of a reliable group reporting system and strengthening of management control to accurately manage margins and financial variances
    • Accounting and Financial SupervisionPlanning and supervision of quarterly financial closings, cash flow management, and management of audits
    • Management and Monitoring of Foreign SubsidiariesSupervision of European subsidiaries with reduced staff and management of a tax audit
    • Risk Management and ComplianceMonitoring of insurance files and legal aspects
    Directeur administratif et financier de transition analysant des graphiques et tableaux financiers pour piloter la performance et accompagner la transformation de l’entreprise.

    Conclusion of the Assignment

    The goal of the Transition Manager is to ensure the securing and optimizing of the company’s financial function. He supports growth and acquisitions, ensuring the reliability of financial information and strengthening governance with the Executive Management. He also supports international expansion by managing accounting, tax, and legal risks related to subsidiaries and operations.

    * Pour des raisons de confidentialité, l’identité du Manager de Transition et celle du client ne peuvent être divulguées.