Nicolas Guillaud
Group Controlling Manager APAC- EMEA, Lawson Software
“I started my career in a big 4 where I enhanced my accounting skills during 3 years (legal audit). Then, I have led the change management process for finance to implement standardized processes globally (during restructuring, Sox, ERP, SSC implementations). Finally, I have set up the Controlling and Reporting department and enhanced my analytical skills, the exposure to Corporate and to the business. With an entrepreneurial mindset, I am an energetic leader who thrives on continuously improving practices and getting the job done. Today, I am looking for a finance leadership role which first makes sure the financial statements are accurate and fairly stated but also is dedicated to support the Business and the operations.”
119 contacts• Coordinate monthly US Gaap reporting to Corporate based in Minneapolis US (incl. in depth review of the Financial Statements in US Gaap by entity and by Business Unit (or line of products).
• Coordinate full monthly closing in accordance with US Gaap.
• Coordinating budgeting & forecasting processes with Business Unit Managers (prepare relevant reports (variance analyses, commentary packages…).
• Ensure proper revenue recognition: good level knowledge of Software Revenue Recognition SOP 97-2), related interpretations and SOP 81-1.
2007 - 2009• Lead the SOx implementation with 3 direct reports: Process documentation, walkthrough, management testing & remediation according to COSO & COBIT methodologies.
• Policies testing (service margin, travel, revenue recognition).
• Coordinate PwC audits in various regions and ensure their findings are reported to the audit committee and acted upon accordingly.
• Lead the centralization & the design of the new financial processes after the setting up of 2 Shared Service Centers (Lausanne & Manila).
• Key role in the implementation of Lawson PO and FI modules (eg. Automation of processes & controls, Segregation of duties & IT issues remediation).
2003 - 2007• Lead the Sox implementation: Documentation / Testing / Remediation according to COSO and COBIT methodologies, report findings to Corporate into the Risk Management system (BWise) and assist external auditors.
• Identifying both financial & operating risks and communicating them to the Board Committee.
• Performing audit work assignments according to the audit plan of the year.
• Designing user access according to their needs, coordinating the SAP change management process & following up actions plan.
2001 - 2003Financial Services
• Audit junior for Banque Générale du Luxembourg, private banking.
• Audit Junior for John Deere Bank, credit bank.
• Business Analyst for Dexia, private banking, worked on various due diligences,
target screening and modeling in the context of M&A.
• Worked on several investment trusts & funds.
Manufacturing
• Audit Junior for ISPAT, a subsidiary of Arcelor Mittal group.
Supervisory/Management Experience
• Supervising teams of up to 4.