Description

Seasoned financial leader with over a decade of international experience in accounting, financial planning, and analysis across retail, luxury, and interior design sectors. Adept at driving financial excellence, optimizing processes, and delivering insightful management reports. Known for a proactive and adaptable leadership style, I thrive in dynamic, multicultural environments and excel at building and guiding teams to achieve operational and financial goals. My expertise includes cash flow management, cost control, and streamlining financial systems, ensuring compliance and delivering value at every organizational level. I am passionate about continuous learning and leveraging analytical insights to solve complex business challenges.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

London (up to 50km)

Armit Wines
Head of Finance
August 2021 - December 2024 (3 years and 4 months)
London, UK
I report to the group CFO, and responsible for accurate, timely and reliable financial control with the below main duties:
• Oversee operations, financial management
• Oversee compliance, financial controls, and risk
• Oversee stock controls
• Driving reforecast and annual budget process
• Performance analysis of multi-channel business
• Business reporting and management accounts commentary
• Cash flow forecast
• Investment appraisal
• Process and system improvements
• Team management Achievements:
• Year end audit in 15 days and statutory account improvement to year end + 6 months vs 12 to 18 months
• Debt collection improved to a KPI of 5% vs 30-40%
Christian Louboutin UK
European Finance Director
October 2020 - July 2021 (9 months)
Paris, France
In charge of fiscal, social, and statutory accounts of Europeans entities (corporate and retails) with below achievements:
• Creation of a shared service providing high quality financial services to 21 subsidiaries
• Implemented ERP for the shared service entities
Christian Louboutin UK
Chief Accountant
September 2018 - October 2020 (2 years and 1 month)
London, UK
In charge of UK & Ireland management and statutory accounts, I reported to the EMEI CFO with the below duties:
• Accounting & Internal control
• Responsible for all HMRC reporting & compliance including VAT, Corporation Tax, EC Sales reporting, etc
• Group reporting and Financial Statements Manage UK & Ireland statutory audit process (August year-end),
• ensuring information is provided on time and in full
• Treasury Management