Patrick Yzerman

Senior CFO | Strategy & Transformation

Salaire / Taux journalier

Paris, France

Freelance

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À propos

Introduction

Seasoned CFO with 35+ years of experience in finance leadership and LBO operations across multiple industries. Proven track record of structuring financial departments, leading M&A transactions worth billions, and managing international teams in 20+ countries. Specialized in interim management, financial restructuring, and strategic transformation for high-growth companies.

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Expérience de travail

Group CFO

Evernex

juin 2024 - déc. 2024

7 mois

Vétheuil, France

Interim Management mission to replace the departing CFO

Group CFO

Blissim

sept. 2022 - mai 2023

9 mois

Paris, France

Interim Management mission to replace the departing CFO and in particular to structure the financial department, to set up FP&A and management report, to support the commercial and operational Teams (improving maturity and financial focus), and to prepare launching of operations in other geographies. Blissim is the leading Group (under LBO) in Beauty Box (more than 180,000 monthly subscribers) and e-shopping in Cosmetics and Beauty products.

Group CFO

Groupe CIME CAPITAL (MyLight150 & Alaska Energies)

févr. 2022 - juil. 2022

6 mois

Lyon, France

Interim Management mission at a fast-growing Group under LBO (doubling of Revenues every year), designing and distributing its own photovoltaic systems in France, Switzerland, Spain, Italy and Romania, and energy supplier approved by the French Energy Regulator. To structure the financial department, to set up FP&A and management report, to raise financing required by the growth (working cap and CAPEX).

Group Company Secretary & CFO

B Live Group

déc. 2019 - mars 2021

1 an 4 mois

Vétheuil, France

Leading and managing the Group (under LBO) support functions and departments, including Finance. B Live Group is one of leader player in France and Belgium, providing technical teams and facilities (cameras, light show, sound systems, studios, integrations services, logistics...) to Cinema, Live Events, Entertainment, Advertising main players

Group CFO

DEFI Group

juin 2015 - oct. 2018

3 ans 5 mois

Paris Area, France

DEFI Group is the leader in Spectacular Advertising (Digital rooftop signs light up the city skyline, giant banners and outsized billboards, large digital led screens), Managing operations in 20 countries (China, HK, Dubaï, Russia, Hungary, Poland, Austria, Germany, France, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Italy, USA, …). LBO since 2012, after having been spun off from Clear Channel Group. * Management Board Member along with the CEO and the COO * Leading Finance and Support (HR, IT, Tax, Legal, M&A, Office Management) for the Group controlling 20 subsidiaries worldwide

CFO & Board Member

Be Sport

mars 2014 - janv. 2015

11 mois

Paris Area, France

Social Network in Sports https://www.besport.com

CFO & Head of Support Functions

Sportfive International

mars 2011 - juil. 2014

3 ans 5 mois

Geneva Area, Switzerland

SPORTFIVE is the world's no.1 football agency and one of the largest sport agencies worldwide, owned by Lagardère, the French Media Group. CFO and Member of the Board - Geneva & Stockholm. * In charge of the execution of strategy and operations, along with the CEO * Manager of Finance and Support (IT, HR, Procurement, Office Management, Legal Corporate, Sales Administration, Quality) functions * Team of 40 with the supervision of international teams (12 countries) Main achievements: - Reviewing and reshaping the Finance and Support Team organization - Implementation of reliable financial information process (reporting, budget…) and investment policy, to reshuffle and restore the relationships with Lagardère Group - Creation and management of the European platform for Finance and Support functions - Management of multicultural Teams - Implementation of cash management process and optimisation of the Working Capital - Review and renegotiation of the main contracts with the suppliers - Monitoring of the tax and legal risks through specific action plans

Advisor

Advent International

nov. 2010 - mars 2011

5 mois

Paris Area, France

Support of the Advent teams for the acquisition under LBO of Polish leader in TV and radio transmission.

TDF

avr. 1992 - oct. 2010

18 ans 7 mois

Paris Area, France

Group CFO

juil. 2003 - oct. 2010

7 ans 4 mois

Paris Area, France

TDF is the European leader for TV and Radio transmission and for services provided to Mobile Network Operators, with operations in 9 countries – One of the largest French LBO (since 2002) primary and secondary – 1.6 b€ Revenues and 5,500 employees. Group CFO & Executive Committee Member Direct Management of the Finance Team (46 persons) and supervision of the BU/subsidiaries Finance Teams (200 persons) Main achievements: - Structuration and Finance management of 4 LBOs - Negotiation, syndication and management of Financial Debts (2.2 b€ then 4.5 b€) - Contribution to the alignment of the organisation to cope with LBO constraints and requirements - Review, implementation and management of the Finance processes (reporting, KPIs, cash, hedging, CAPEX, OPEX…) to monitor and deliver the performance and the Business Plan - Support of Business for major projects (launch of DTT in France, commercial negotiations with main clients, audits by regulators…) - Lead of M&A operations - Financial communication to the Shareholders (private equity firms), Banks syndicate, Auditors, Administration, Worker’s Council…

Deputy CFO

janv. 1998 - juil. 2003

5 ans 7 mois

Paris Area, France

* Management of Financing, Treasury, M&A, Financial Engineering, Consolidation and Controlling of investments/subsidiaries (15 persons) * Monitoring of the Financial Statements closing and the Central Finance Controlling Main achievements: - Revision of the financial processes and the related organisation, to promote a Group culture focused on result and finance performance - Contribution to the identification of new development activities (Cable TV, Satellite, Digital Delivery Content, Streaming on Internet, Mobile Telephony services, Data Centers…) and execution through acquisitions (companies, business and assets - Implementation of Financial Consolidation (Financial Statements, Reporting, Budget…), deployment of the information system and the related processes within the Group - Creation of a Shared Service Center for 13 French subsidiaries (accounting) - Provider of the financial information to France Telecom (consolidation packages, SOX, off balance sheet commitments…)

Head of Financing & Treasury, M&A, Consolidation and Investments Controlling

avr. 1992 - déc. 1997

5 ans 9 mois

Paris Area, France

CFO

Charles Kammer-Sacha

sept. 1988 - mars 1992

3 ans 7 mois

Paris Area, France

Fashion shoes Designer, Manufacturer, Distributor and Retailer in France and abroad (€40m in 1992). - Implementation, organisation and management of the Finance Department, to contribute to the constitution of the Group and to support the growth strategy in France and on the international stage (6 people) - Reshaping of the distribution network, the opening of the store of New York, direct management of 30 shops (150 persons) - Acquisition of a plant in Italy and supervision as Director


Formation

HEC Paris

Advanced Management Program

2010 - 2010

1 an

ESCP Business School

Executive MBA

2000 - 2001

2 ans

IMM leadership program

1996 - 1997

2 ans

University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne

“DEA”, post graduate degree

1981 - 1982

2 ans

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