Donatien Mazard

Operating Partner at a leading growth equity firm partnering with middle-market software and technology-enabled services companies Based in London (2021–2024) and Paris (2024–2025), provided CFO-level operational leadership and drove value creation initiatives for European SaaS portfolio companies (€10m–€120m ARR) across the full investment lifecycle, in close collaboration with management teams and deal teams -- Trusted advisor to CEOs and CFOs, coaching leadership teams to improve efficiency through periods of rapid growth and transformation -- Led CFO recruitments and built scalable, high-performing finance organizations -- Strengthened controls and governance framework, designed portfolio-wide reporting, KPIs monitoring, and FP&A processes -- Nurtured a network of trusted advisors and vendors across Europe to support scalability -- Stepped in as interim CFO for two businesses (>€50m ARR) -- Optimized cash management and negotiated financing structures, including RCFs and debt restructuring -- Drove finance systems audits and optimization of data, pushed for automation and AI adoption -- Supported M&A execution and post-merger integration -- Led portfolio-wide monthly collection, consolidation, and KPI trend analysis for 30+ companies, enabling data-driven insights for operational improvements and value creation psgequity.com

SaaS Talent Experience Platform, helping HR professionals provide a unique candidate and employee experience. 500+ clients and 75 people with offices in France, Spain, Italy & Dubaï. Acquired in November 2020 by iCIMS, Inc. (icims.com), backed by Vista Equity Partners Structured the entire Finance function to scale growth in Europe, and played an instrumental role in the sale and integration process to iCIMS

ARRC SA // Training platform for public administrations exams, acquired in Spring 2017 by new investors willing to engage in a high-growth development plan: -- Transition Manager from day 1 after the acquisition: managed 4 people, liaised with the new President and the Sellers -- Restructuration of the company: revamped processes and optimized internal organization, implemented analytical KPIs and reporting tools, rationalized fixed costs, set up an ERP, recruited key people to take over PRODUCT-LIVE // Early-stage startup disrupting the way brands and distributors exchange product information: -- Structure finance division, setup key tools and processes to monitor performance: redesigned the business plan, implemented key SaaS metrics, set up a budget and a reporting dashboard, ensured sanity and accurateness of FY16 accounts -- Coordinated two applications for €3m grants in subsidies for innovation (French BPI and EU H2020)

id beauty is a privately-owned company, developing the skincare brand Rexaline and distributing worldwide licensed fragrances and cosmetics Reporting to the CEO, coordinating 3 entities (FR, US, UK) and managing 4 people: -- Restructured and managed the finance division (reporting, margin analysis, cash management, cost control, budget & business plan, ERP set-up) -- Redefined processes with operations, sales and marketing -- Handled all legal topics (sales contract reviews, IP, litigation) -- Conducted direct negotiation with key suppliers and business partners -- Managed effective relationships with investment and commercial bankers, CPAs, auditors, lawyers, insurers -- Coordinated a due diligence process with M&A advisors regarding the divestment of a brand

Maporama Solutions was an innovative cloud-based provider of location intelligence and geospatial analytics solutions In charge of various strategic, financial and development projects: -- Revamped financial and sales processes to support performance management -- Coordinated fundraising of public subsidies -- Conducted marketing and strategic projects (benchmarks, memos on sector evolutions and open data, case studies) -- Fully involved in the successful acquisition by TIBCO Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: TIBX): sell side materials, preparation of the legal and financial VDR, negotiation of SPA and closing, integration plan and follow-up

-- Contributed to legal and contractual audits of leading French firms -- Performed financial analysis and sales contract reviews -- Reviewed internal control processes and proposed improvement recommendations -- Took part in buy-side financial due diligences in the aeronautical sector: reviews of historical financial performances (profitability, WCR, cash-flows, net debt), analysis of key drivers, reviews of business plans

-- Business Analyst (July - October): Monthly financial reporting, budget and latest forecasts, improvement of internal processes -- External Consultant as part of the CEMS Business Project (Feb - June): Studied development opportunities in Africa (KPI analysis, benchmark of competitors’ strategies and current technologies, recommendations to the Board)

P&L analysis, forecasting, business reviews

Credit & country risk analysis, valuation and financial modeling, contract reviews