
Florian Béchis
Head of Controlling - Western Europe
Salaire / Taux journalier
78230 Le Pecq, France
Freelance, ouvert au CDI
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À propos
Introduction
Finance professional with 15 years of experience in management control, financial reporting, and business performance optimization, within leading international groups such as EDF (formerly listed in CAC40) and Simpson Strong-Tie (listed in NYSE). I have successfully managed multi-entity budgets exceeding €300M, led financial reporting and closing processes, and implemented digital tools to automate and improve forecasting accuracy and business visibility. I'm recognized for my ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights, foster cross-functional collaboration, and drive financial strategy in fast-paced, international environments. With strong exposure to multicultural contexts, ERP/BI tools (SAP, Power BI), and transformation projects, I act as a true business partner to operations and top management. I am now looking to transition into a Finance Director / Head of FP&A role, ideally with international exposure, where I can combine strategic vision, team leadership, and digital finance expertise to support business growth. Based in Paris – open to international opportunities.
Expérience de travail
Head of Controlling
Simpson Strong-Tie
juin 2023 - Présent
3 ans 5 mois
78230 Le Pecq, France
– In charge of financial controlling across 3 countries (France, Belgium, Netherlands) and 12 legal entities – covering €250M in revenue – Leading a team of 3 controllers: industrial controlling, financial reporting, and tools/processes – Successfully drove a 10% reduction in OSMI (Obsolete & Slow Moving Inventory reserves) in collaboration with Operations – Developed strong SAP FICO expertise, especially in industrial controlling – Fully redesigned hourly rates and routing structures – first update in over 20 years – Operate under strict SOX compliance and US GAAP standards – Act as business partner to all Business Unit Directors and department heads to consolidate budgets and provide financial visibility on operations – Led deployment of Concur (T&E) and VIM (AP automation) tools – Coordinate with US HQ to enhance financial systems, improve reporting tools, and streamline data flows
Branch Controller
Simpson Strong-Tie
avr. 2021 - mai 2023
2 ans 2 mois
85200 Fontenay-le-Comte, France
– Financial control for french branch (50M€ of turnover) – Management of 7 people
Financial Controller
Aviva Investors
mai 2019 - avr. 2021
2 ans
Paris, France
– Budgeting and Finance modelizing for strategic plan in the frame of Aviva Investors process (Mid-Term Plan) – In charge of the whole P&L of the company (Turnover : 30 M€ - Result : 15 M€) – Development of Finance analysis tools (Excel development, Business Objects) – Monthly Reporting of the company for London Desk – Creation of new tools for controlling and financial performance
Corporate Financial Controller
EDF
sept. 2016 - avr. 2019
2 ans 8 mois
Paris, France
– Monitored and analyzed OPEX for ~20 French subsidiaries of EDF Group – Managed consolidated budget scope of €15 billion in IFRS – Deployed group-wide budgeting guidelines across operational entities – Built advanced Excel dashboards for OPEX forecasting and performance tracking – Co-developed a new internal reporting tool to enhance accuracy and efficiency – Delivered training sessions to controllers on tools and processes – Reduced OPEX reporting timelines by 10–15% through process optimization – Acted as data quality point of contact and support for local finance teams
Accountant controller
EDF
sept. 2013 - août 2016
3 ans
Paris, France
Accountant Controller
Technip
déc. 2011 - juil. 2013
1 an 8 mois
Paris, France
Formation
NEOMA Business School
Grande Ecole Program, Accountancy and Finance
2009 - 2013
4 ans 1 mois
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
Exchange semester, Post-Graduate Program, Stratégie d'entreprise
2011 - 2011
1 mois
Institut Universitaire de Technologie du Mans - IUT Le Mans
DUT Gestion des Entreprises et des Administrations, Accounting and Finance
2007 - 2009
2 ans 1 mois