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Cedric BIGNET

LAUSANNE

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Cedric.bignet@outlook.com / +41 (0)76 680 1664

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Dynamic, and positiv highly qualified finance manager with expertise in coupling financial expertise with solid operations acumen to deliver significant top and bottom-line growth. Adept at directing company-wide programs and initiatives that slash costs while elevating productivity and staff performance. Proven strength at hiring and training top-level talent and driving motivated team to peak performance by building trust and establishing clear goals. Highly skilled in re-engineering processes to ensure effective streamlined operations. Profit-focused tactician dedicated to directly contributing to both short – and – long-term company objectives.

My passion and mission is driving & leading business set-up, growth and excellence programs to enable companies perform to their maximum financial and human resources capabilities. Focusing people on values, learning everyday and being a trusted leader to reach sustained results is something I really enjoy.

Specialties:
✔ Financial Controller|Finance Manager| Financial Planning & Reporting Manager
✔ Financial Reporting, Board Reporting, Management Reporting
✔ Financial Planning & Budgeting
✔ Accounting & Consolidation
✔ Financial Management, Cash Flow
✔ Financial Scorecard & Dashboard
✔ Investors Relations
✔ Strategic Business Planning
✔ Corporate Finance
✔ Financial modeling & valuation
✔ Internal Finance Controls
✔ Audit and Assurance Services
✔ Project management (Prince 2)
✔ Process improvement & Change management


Mes compétences :
Finance d'entreprise
Gestion de projet
gestion du changement

Entreprises

  • IFREC - CFO

    2013 - 2014 Brought in by the CEO to improve financial and business operations, implement long term financial and systems strategies, align reporting and internal controls and introduce end-to-end accountability for this commercial and distribution company with $60M in revenue. Held P&L responsibility and managed staff of 6 including finance and information technology.
    Improved alignment of merchandise with numerous defined markets resulting in sales at 130% of budget and 18% of pre-tax profits.
    Implemented Microsoft Jet reporting tool to deliver accurate financial information.
    Managed and improved Cash conversion cycle by 20%: DSO, DPO, DIO
    Managed and developped finance dpt team, focusing on strong corporate values.

  • Audemars Piguet - Finance project manager

    2012 - 2013 Implementated Purchase to pay system: end to end P2P automated process which resulted in a labor cost reduction of 10% in buying chain.
    Reached 6% expense reduction through expense analysis, monitoring and control.
    Led implementation of new financial processes including General ledger, AP, AR, and financial reporting.
    Developed high performance finance team and group practices to drive disciplined growth and strengthen controls

  • Galderma - Finance project manager

    Courbevoie 2008 - 2012 Joined this Nestlé-L’Oreal JV as a financial Project manager: led and developed full scale of ERP financial plans and execution within 7 European affiliates. Designed & implemented new business model and chart of account.
    Used expert knowledge of project management to implement M3 ERP financial modules ahead of schedule and under budget saving the company.
    Identified, communicated, prioritized and mitigated project risks by proactively implementing risks responses which resulted in some opportunities.
    Leaded cross-functional team, introduced project management best practices to keep customers happy / change management.

  • Leclanché - CFO

    2005 - 2008 CFO appointed to treasurer and executive committee member. Accountable for strategic planning, development and leadership of entire finance functions as well as day-to-day operations management.
    Prepared first annual report (Corporate governance, consolidated financial statements, statutory financial statements) and Interim Report according to IFRS norm including consolidation of German subsidiary.
    Championed the development and implementation of a Balanced Scorecard business performance reporting tool to evaluate monthly results against key success measures.
    Project management: Full implementation of Microsoft Navision (ERP) in the Group, including, financial, sales, and production modules on time and below budget.
    Improved financial controls and developed new reporting process providing financial information to the management.
    Directed company in a plan that reduced monthly IT expenses from CHF 150’000 to CHF 30’000.

  • GENEVA PALEXPO - Financial controller

    2004 - 2005 Generated a drastic cost reduction plan in order to adapt the structure in line with the loss of bid to host World Telecom Events (35 % decrease of revenue). The plan showed a potential of 5’000 KCHF savings.
    Re-established financial control, leading company from severe financial loss to sustained bottom-line profitability in less than 2 years.
    Reduced duration of annual budget process, forecasts by implementing a real-time data input system that provided management with instant results and access to financial reports via menu driven selection process.

  • TAG Aviation - Financial controller

    Genève 15 2001 - 2004 Redesigned and computerized financial processes around the monthly closing function: Reduced duration of the process by 50% by automating adjusting and eliminating entries, streamlining processes and procedures.
    Implemented an accounting control system that identified gross profit component by aircraft and empowered management with data to improve gross profits by 5%.
    Generated over 1’000 Kchf revenue by increasing aircraft management and replacing two owned F20, using client management aircraft.

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