
Jerome Brasi
Senior CFO | Strategic Growth & Transformation
Salary / Daily rate
Paris, France
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
Work experience
Managing Partner
JB Venture Services
Jun 2020 - Present
6 years 5 months
Zürich, Switzerland
• Strategic Financial Planning: Developed roadmaps and automated forecasting tools, increasing operational efficiency by 30%. • Cost Management & Savings: Identified grant opportunities and implemented cost-saving strategies, achieving USD 500K in savings for a Fintech and increasing ROI by 10% for an Insurtech during international expansion. • Capital Raise & Structuring: Guided startups in securing optimal capital structures, improving liquidity management and enabling a 20% increase in sustainable growth during international expansion. • Financial Reporting and Compliance: Implemented custom financial reporting frameworks, improving transparency and decision- making, resulting in a 25% faster closing cycle while ensuring compliance with accounting and tax regulations. • Operational Optimization: Streamlined reporting processes, reducing preparation time by 30% while ensuring compliance. • Budgeting and Performance Monitoring: Established robust budgeting processes aligned with strategic goals, enabling teams to achieve measurable KPI's and track financial performance, resulting in a 15% cost reduction.
Finance Executive
BNP Paribas Cardif
Apr 2018 - May 2020
2 years 2 months
Paris Area, France
• Led a major regulatory program implementation across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance and training employees. • Introduced automation technology and tailored agile methodologies to improve project delivery time and increase team agility. • Delivered projects on time and within budget, contributing to the success of BNP Paribas Cardif.
Vice President Finance
Zurich Insurance Company Ltd
Sep 2012 - Aug 2017
5 years
New York, NY, USA
• Spearheaded exit strategies for underperforming assets, leading to successful divestiture of liabilities. • Delivered actionable recommendations to executives, resulting in a significant reduction in portfolio risk. • Implemented accounting software, standardizing processes and enhancing efficiency.
Senior Controller
Credit Suisse
Sep 2011 - Aug 2012
1 year
Zürich Area, Switzerland
• Streamlined expense management processes under IFRS in Switzerland and the USA, enhancing accuracy and alignment. • Launched 'finance for non-finance people' training program, improving financial literacy across teams. • Achieved improved cross-departmental alignment and accuracy in expense management processes.
Business Controller
Covidien (Medtronic Minimally Invasive Therapies Group)
Jun 2010 - Aug 2011
1 year 3 months
Zürich Area, Switzerland
• Guided commercial leaders in cross-selling strategies, driving increased sales and revenue growth. • Analyzed and improved key business processes, reducing operational risk and enhancing efficiency.
Corporate Finance Controller
Roche
Aug 2008 - Jul 2009
1 year
Basel Area, Switzerland
• Prepared comprehensive financial management reports for senior executives at Roche, integrating cross-functional data analysis. • Enhanced management reporting by implementing data and visualization tools to improve financial transparency and decision-making efficiency.
Education
Harvard Business School
Alumni
2009 - 2010
2 years
EM Strasbourg Business School
Master’s Degree
1999 - 2004
6 years