
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.
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