Mohamed Ikhlef
Project Controller | Financial Planning & Risk
Salary / Daily rate
Paris, France
Mobility: London
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Project Controller with 10+ years in financial planning, budget oversight, and risk management across public and private sectors. Currently managing major infrastructure projects at City of Montreal, with proven expertise in $18M+ budget management and strategic financial advisory. Specialized in project cost control, variance analysis, and executive decision support.
Work experience
Ville de Montréal
Nov 2021 - Present
5 years
Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Project Controller / Budget Planning Advisor
May 2023 - Present
3 years 6 months
Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Provide financial advisory and budget oversight for major urban infrastructure projects. Lead risk assessment, schedule optimization, and performance tracking. Support executive decision-making with strategic financial insights.
Administrative & Financial Support Specialist
Nov 2021 - May 2023
1 year 7 months
Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Financial Planning Analyst
Keolis Canada
Jun 2021 - Dec 2021
7 months
Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Financial Analyst
Conair Corporation
Mar 2021 - Jul 2021
5 months
Montreal, QC, Canada
Budget Planning Manager
Djezzy
Apr 2019 - Aug 2020
1 year 5 months
Hydra, Algeria
Managed a $18M+ budget (payroll, overhead, and investment planning). Delivered reporting, variance analysis, and financial controls to leadership.
Atlas Pneus distributeur de pneumatiques du Groupe Michelin en Algérie
Oct 2017 - May 2019
1 year 8 months
Hydra, Algeria
General Manager
Mar 2018 - May 2019
1 year 3 months
Hydra, Algeria
Led corporate restructuring and workforce reduction. Negotiated contract termination with Michelin Group. Recovered 70% of outstanding receivables. Migrated ERP from JD Edwards to Sage 100.
Manager Business Control
Oct 2017 - Mar 2018
6 months
Algiers, Algeria
Senior Financial Controller
BNP Paribas Cardif
Jun 2016 - Oct 2017
1 year 5 months
Kouba, Algeria
Senior Financial Controller
Groupe Renault
Apr 2013 - Jul 2016
3 years 4 months
Hydra, Algeria
Conducted pricing, margin, and profitability analysis. Supported commercial teams with financial insights to optimize business strategies
Pricing Analyst
Carrefour
Mar 2012 - Jan 2013
11 months
Les Ulis, France
Education
Université TÉLUQ
Certificat en comptabilité cheminement CPA
2024 - 2025
1 year 5 months
Université Paris 13
Maîtrise en économie et finances internationales, mention banque finance et gestion des risques
2010 - 2011
2 years
ESA - Ecole Supérieure d'Assurances
Mba manager de l'assurance
2009 - 2010
2 years
ENSSEA École nationale supérieure de statistique et d'économie appliquée
Diplôme d'ingénieur
2004 - 2009
6 years