Description

As a Financial Controller with a background in corporate finance and project management, I have developed expertise in financial controlling, budgeting and forecasting, performance management, and strategic planning.

With experience working for companies such as Vallourec, a world leader in premium tubular solutions for the oil and gas markets, and Métaux Moteurs Pompes Industries, an international SME with high-level expertise in hydraulic solutions, I have demonstrated the ability to manage complex financial processes across diverse regions and industries. My analytical skills, strategic thinking, adaptability, and rigorousness have enabled me to excel in a range of positions, from serving as a Middle Officer for CACEIS Bank Luxembourg to leading dedicated project teams as a Client Project Manager. Moreover, my background proves to be truly international, since I have worked in the UAE, Luxembourg and France, and studied in China and Brazil

I am committed to helping organizations achieve their goals through effective financial management and decision-making, using my proficiency in financial modelling and analysis, forecasting and budgeting, cost analysis, and change management.

In addition to my expertise in financial management, I possess excellent communication and presentation skills, making me an ideal candidate to represent organizations in front of various audiences. I am a confident and articulate speaker who thrives on sharing my knowledge with others.

Whether it's presenting financial reports to executive teams, delivering training sessions to staff, or speaking at industry events, I always strive to communicate complex financial concepts in an engaging and accessible way.

Besides my professional experience, I have a strong interest in literature, cinema, painting, philosophy, and geopolitics, as well as perfect proficiency in several languages, including French, English and Spanish.

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Fluent
Portuguese
Basic
Arabic
Basic
Japanese
Basic
French
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Dubaï (up to 50km)

Vallourec
Financial Controller
May 2024 - Today (2 years and 1 month)
Emirats Arabes Unis, Nouakchott, Mauritania
• • Oversaw financial controlling of VTSA (Abu Dhabi), single-entity site with $300M revenue and 75+ operational staff.
• • Led annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and monthly closings with full P&L ownership and variance analysis.
• • Built and maintained Power BI tools to improve reporting, cost tracking, and operational visibility.
• • Drove cost reduction initiatives through standard costing updates and KPI monitoring (yield, scrap, productivity).
• • Managed financial oversight of the MEGA 2 contract with ADNOC, including coordination with subcontractor ADOS, and performed extensive financial simulations and modelisations to support strategic and commercial decisions.
• • Delivered monthly reporting and analysis for Group and Division management with clear, timely insights.
• • Acted as finance partner to local and regional teams with ad hoc support on profitability, pricing, and working capital.
Middle East and Asia
Financial Analyst
January 2022 - May 2024 (2 years and 4 months)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• • Coordinated the business performance's financial controlling of the Middle East and Asia region (20 countries, 1 bn$ annual revenue) by developing and actively monitoring Excel and Power BI tools and reports to enable effective decision-making.
• • Oversaw monthly actual reporting activities, including P&L and Working Capital consolidation, detailed analysis, and Business Review preparation for the Group CEO.
• • Managed quarterly reforecasts, yearly budget preparation & reporting, KPI dashboards, EBITDA / Cost Bridges, Risk & Opportunities matrix and commercial comments.
• • Ensured timely and accurate reporting by challenging, consolidating, and following up with sub-regions Controlling Teams to maintain strict adherence to deadlines and deliverables' quality.
• • Collaborated in the yearly Business Plan process, including financial statement preparation, coordination with stakeholders, consolidation at MEA level, and timely and accurate reporting.
• • Served as the direct finance business partner to the MEA Controlling VP and Sales Directors, providing ad-hoc support such as cashflow and working capital impact assessment, profitability analysis per country/customer/order and Power BI reports.
CACEIS
Client Project Manager
June 2021 - December 2021 (6 months)
Luxembourg
• • Led and managed dedicated project teams, utilizing interdepartmental meetings and implementing KPIs, milestones and custom roadmaps.
• • Established effective governance by organizing meetings, creating materials, documenting minutes and coordinating project reporting.
• • Proactively managed project timelines, ensuring compliance with deadlines and promptly communicating any delays to both internal teams and customers.
• • Collaboratively ensured production launch met customer expectations through close communication and control.