Alexis Gruson

- Monthly closing, standard costing & purchases analysis, budget preparation and control. - Developed a new purchase controlling tool using Power BI, reducing analysis time by several days. The tool was later adopted across the Group worldwide. - Documented and optimized the closing process for inventory revaluation and standard costing, cutting preparation time by several days and enhancing process transparency and understanding. - Onboarding permanent recruits.

Head of Finance Supervision of accounting department, Implemented customer relationship procedures, sales bonus procedures, simplified invoice approval procedures avoiding emails, Identified needs for continuous improvement in closing process including checklists for the team, travel expenses follow up, Proposed simplified solution for travel expenses management using external providers, Proposed team reorganisation,

Member of the Executive Committee -Provide strategic and operational support to the Company on financing and product profitability -Set up budget’s strategy on cash flow, CAPEX and proposed sales product mix recommandations for increased profitability, -Contact with Banks to extend credit limits, -Implement process improvements on reporting matters, -Foster transparent and accountable financial management up and across in order to set up basis for sustainable growth, -Provide support for costing and business expansion, -Supervision of Senior Accountant and Financial Analyst : set-up of a complete new team, -In charge of the relation with auditors, tax authorities and tax advisors, insurances and ensure compliance with local regulations, - Provide accounting support on stand alone and consolidation matters.

Part of International Board of Auditors of NATO (IBAN) financial audit team in charge of large and complex organizations's audits. Acquired competence in purchasing, logistics, aircraft management, multi-year programs, research, services, international infrastructure maintenance and development.. Provided recommandations to improve efficiency, effectiveness, transparency in financial reporting and financial procedures with success.

8,5 years of career progression managing audit related work for industrial, commercial and investment service lines of business on big, medium and small companies (listed and unlisted). Internal support for junior and senior staff for mentoring and training.

Junior auditor for investments funds - plain vanilla and derivatives.