
virginie bergeron
Senior Transition Manager | Finance & Coaching
Salary / Daily rate
Paris, France
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Transition Manager with 13 years of expertise in Finance and organizational transformation. Successfully led numerous high-impact projects including business unit creations, finance department reorganizations, and system implementations across multinational companies. As a Certified Coach and founder of Posture et Intention, I combine financial acumen with coaching methodology to deliver sustainable transformation while developing teams through periods of change.
Work experience
DAF de Transition
Amaris Group
Feb 2024 - Present
2 years 9 months
- Pennylane implementation - Department reorganization
Founder
Posture & Intention
Jan 2015 - Present
11 years 10 months
Paris, France
Posture & Intention est le partenaire coaching de vos transfos
PMO Finance - Transition manager
Ecomaison
Oct 2022 - May 2023
8 months
Paris, France
-> Business Units creation -> Business Units' heads financial support
Interim Executive - CFO/DAF
Carglass® Maison
May 2019 - Dec 2020
1 year 8 months
-> CFO Carglass Maison: Accompanying the integration of Carglass new business "Carglass Maison" within Carglass. Handled restructuring phase -> PMO Carglass Finance department global process review and digitalization project
Interim Executive - CFO/DAF
thyssenkrupp
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017
2 years
Paris Area, France
-> Finance team reorganization -> Evaluation and change of BI tool -> Merger and restructuring due diligence -> Implementation of local Board management reports -> Transfer price contracts négociation -> Internal audit process supervision -> Budget process supervision
Innovation Strategy Division Partner
AXESSIO
Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
2 years 1 month
Axessio is a partner firm of entrepreneur consultants. I'm an active member of the "Innovation Strategy Division". We promote and implement INSEAD "Blue Ocean" strategy for our clients We have created the Blue Awards event www.blue-awards.com The Blue Awards is an event organized in partnership with HEC and INSEAD School, which aims to reward SMEsl and start up companies that managed to create a new " blue ocean " market by their innovative offers
Interim Executive - Strategy implementation
CIPRÉS vie
Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
1 year 1 month
92300 Levallois-Perret, France
In charge of supporting Ciprès Vie insurance group in the implementation of their 2013 - 2017 years strategy - Implementing the process, steering committee, reporting.... - Coaching: change management through individual coaching of some Management Board members and their team
lastminute.com
Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
2 years 1 month
69340 Francheville, France
Interim Executive - France Projects
Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
1 year 1 month
69340 Francheville, France
- International project management. In charge of producing France projects roadmap - around 30 simultaneous projects involving teams from France, UK, Houston and India - Collaboration with other Department Heads to re-build projects team and improve opportunities for revenue generation.costs. - Management coaching of the newly promoted France Projects Director - Budget of 600 M€ for 30 projects and streamline
Interim Executive - France Finance
Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
1 year 1 month
Clichy, France
- Coordination of all projects impacting Finance. Purpose was to represent Finance needs and interests in all company projects - Responsible for external consultants relations - Sage sotware upgrade project coordination
Associate
Connec'sens
May 2009 - Dec 2011
2 years 8 months
I co- created this organization where I served as an Associate. I created a business network as well as participated in a coaching team specialized in personal growth and carrier repositioning
CFO Europe / Latin America
JDC
Jan 2007 - Dec 2009
3 years
This non-profit organization chose me to be the Chief Financial Officer, Europe / Latin America. As such, I directed preparation, examination and analysis of accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting standards. Further responsibilities included management of finance team and establishing of consistent and appropriate business practices as well as enforcing relevant policies and procedures to meet regulations. I improved the financial planning process by implementing Cognos planning tool and enhanced revenue generation by launching fundraising activities in Europe and met challenge of payment versus projects realized. My responsibilities also included management of a budget of $26 Million and an expense budget of $12 million for Latin America.
EMEA Strategic Business Unit Financial Controller
Newell Rubbermaid
Apr 2003 - Jul 2005
2 years 4 months
69340 Francheville, France
This worldwide enterprise chose me to be the EMEA Strategic Business Unit Financial Controller (01/2004 – 2005). I served as a key business partner of the European Central Marketing team leaders. I directed a team of seven charged with improving sales of Pyrex cookware in the EMEA market. In addition I held accountability for marketing financial analysis and evaluation of new product and brand opportunities and pricing strategy. As European Financial Planning and Analysis Director (04/2003 – 12/2003) I managed a team of six and served as primary interface for the U.S. Group Finance team as well as European team. EMEA sales were $113 million and I held responsibility for developing the marketing, research budget of $6 million. I made certain marketing initiatives were funded internally through savings and contributions from other areas of the business.
Financial Planning and Control Director for the MEA region, Human Health
Merck
Jan 1994 - May 2003
9 years 5 months
69340 Francheville, France
• Primary support to Regional Senior Management in controling markets compliance to the set targets, analyzing deviations, recommending and following up on appropriate corrective actions. • Developed and coordinated the Profit Plan, Long Range Operating plan (5 years P&L), Capital Plan and GRID (financial performance measurements) processes for the MEA region. • Produced financial analyses on market/product profitability and on-going market initiatives. • Ensured continuous appropriate internal controls and related assistance within the region. • Monitored headquarters reporting as well as local Management reporting. • Ensured Regional Headcount and Capital follow up coordination Activities impact MEA sales of $124 million and Operating Income of $39 million Various positions in the same company prior to this one
Education
Ecole de Coaching de Paris
Professionnel de la Relation et Praticien du Changement (Formation certifiee RNCP)
2013 - 2015
2 years 1 month
ICS Bégué, école de finance, gestion et expertise comptable
Préparation au DECF Finance
1987 - 1991
4 years 1 month
Licenses & certifications
Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence
Issued: Mar 2015
The Human Element Course phase I
Issued: Nov 2013
Professional certified coach “Coach professionnel individuel, d’équipe et d’organisation“
Issued: Oct 2013