Umberta Zonta
Senior CFO | Financial Management & Fundraising
Salaire / Taux journalier
Paris, France
Freelance, ouvert au CDI
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Introduction
Freelance CFO with 15+ years of financial management expertise, specializing in start-ups and SMEs. Recently led Series A fundraising and successfully renegotiated bank loans while serving as CFO at tech companies. I provide tailored financial structuring, growth strategy, and fundraising support—from one-off transactions to ongoing financial leadership that drives sustainable business growth.
Expérience de travail
Freelance CFO
PLB Consulting.
juil. 2024 - Présent
2 ans 4 mois
- I help companies with their financial structuring, growth strategy, and fundraising - I specialize in supporting start-ups and SMEs, providing tailored financial advice - My involvement can take place as part of a one-off transaction or over the long term, offering day-to-day support in financial management
Chief Financial Officer
Spellz
janv. 2024 - mars 2025
1 an 3 mois
Paris, France
- Supported a Series A fundraising round: prepared the business plan and accompanying financial documents - Renegotiated bank loans with both private and public institutions - Coordinated applications and follow-up with BPI (French Public Investment Bank) - Produced financial statements - Advised executives on funding opportunities, investment decisions, and growth strategies - Managed annual closing in collaboration with the accounting firm - Oversaw accounts receivable and payable - Handled human resources management
Clustaar
sept. 2015 - déc. 2023
8 ans 4 mois
Paris, France
Chief Financial Officer
juil. 2020 - déc. 2023
3 ans 6 mois
Paris, France
- Supervising the budgeting process - Preparation of internal and external financial reports - Implementation and monitoring of financial indicators - Negotiation and follow up of funding (private and public bank, R&D tax credits, subsidies) - Fundraising - Working closely with the CEO and COO to develop effective strategies - Accounting closing management in collaboration with the external accounting firm - Relations with external providers: accounting firm, lawyers, auditors - Management of accounts receivable and accounts payable - HR management
Administrative and Financial Manager
sept. 2015 - juil. 2020
4 ans 11 mois
Paris Area, France
- Preparation of internal and external financial reports - Monitoring of financial indicators - Keeping the relationship with the external accounting firm - Administrative management of the company - HR and payroll management - Creation of all finance and HR related procedures
Sales Manager
Chambre des Notaires de Paris
janv. 2012 - oct. 2015
3 ans 10 mois
Paris, France
- Clients prospecting and development - Customer relationship : sales, price negotiations, contracts - Preparation of communication materials targeting various customer segments
Marketing Manager
Asmae - Association Soeur Emmanuelle
sept. 2010 - déc. 2011
1 an 4 mois
- Public relations : writing press releases and media relation management - Negotiation of complimentary advertising campaigns - Digital marketing
HSBC Global Asset Management
févr. 2007 - juil. 2009
2 ans 6 mois
Marketing Manager
janv. 2009 - juil. 2009
7 mois
- Implementation of the product strategy for key account clients - Development of marketing materials aligned with current financial news - Organization of business events targeting institutional clients
Business Development Officer
févr. 2007 - déc. 2008
1 an 11 mois
- Commercial coordination of a portfolio of key account clients - Sales support for teams covering Benelux, France, Monaco, Spain, and Italy - Organization of weekly business meetings with the Spanish office, including follow-up and oversight of action plans
Financial Auditor
Ernst & Young
janv. 2006 - janv. 2007
1 an 1 mois
- Financial audit in the banking industry
Economics Analyst
ARCEP
janv. 2005 - juil. 2005
7 mois
Formation
Luiss Guido Carli University
Master’s Degree, Economics
2000 - 2005
6 ans
ESCP Business School
Master’s Degree, Finance
2004 - 2004
1 an
Licences et certifications
CFO certificate
Délivré le : févr. 2021