More than 30 years of experience in multinational corporate finance and operations, with a B.A. in Economics and Business Administration and proven responsibility for the development and execution of short-term forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-term strategic planning for operations and capital expenditures, using industry-leading tools and sophisticated models. I have also overseen monthly and quarterly review and variance analysis for both operational performance and capital expenditures. My key skills include process and control, reporting, international accounting standards, and information systems. I have successfully introduced a new planning and financial reporting solution, validated and controlled the accounts of overseas subsidiaries, and reduced the closing of financial results delays. I am passionate about delivering accurate and timely financial information and insights, supporting strategic decision making, and driving operational excellence. I value accountability, adaptability, collaboration, methodology, and team management.
Provide strategic visibility and performance insight across all shipboard operational functions, translating financial and operational data into actionable intelligence using advanced data management and reporting technologies to drive efficiency, accountability, and informed decision-making.
Act as a business partner to operational leaders in Cruise Hotel Operations, Technical Operations, Destination Operations and Fleet Innovation, supporting forecasting, budgeting, and cost optimization in close coordination with the FP&A team.
Connect operational outcomes with measurable business performance KPIs and ROI, ensuring transparent, performance-driven management, strengthening financial accountability and predictive insights.
Reporting to the CFO and leading a team of analysts/controllers working directly with business partners across the organization. Responsible for the development and execution of short-term forecasting, annual budgeting and long-term strategic planning for operations and Capital Expenditures, using industry-leading tools and sophisticated models. Oversight of the monthly/quarterly review and variance analysis for both operational performance and Capital Expenditures.
Detailed Description
Full project responsibility of the introduction of a new planning and financial reporting solution (IBM Planning Analytics – TM1), from the definition of the specific needs and choice of tools to the company wide implementation.
Active participation on the due diligence team responsible for the successful issuance of Notes for $620M.
Active participation in the due diligence team negotiating the successful sale of the company to Royal Caribbean Group.
Company Description
Ultra-luxury Cruise Operator subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Group Ltd (NYSE:RCL)
Special Mission in Financial Department, reporting to the Group CFO
Detailed Description
Validation and Control of the accounts of the overseas subsidiaries (outside of EU); definition and implementation of monthly and annual closing procedures for efficient consolidation
Review of processes, definition and implementation of procedures
Validation of industrial costs and profitability analysis
Company Description
International Fashion Brand subsidiary of the M1 Group (Lebanon)
Reporting to the CEO, Board of Directors and Executive Committees and leading a team of analysts and accountants. Responsible for the Finance organization, directed budgeting and management control analysis, developed strategic short and long-term financial planning and insured statutory compliance of accounting and tax requirements, as well as Human Resources management.
Detailed Description
Reduced month end and annual closing of financial results delays in conformity with group requirements
Enacted integration of the local Management Reporting format into the standardized group format
Company Description
International Carrier Services Subsidiary of the MTN Group (South Africa)
Responsible for bringing structure and process to the functional areas of general accounting, budgeting and financial reporting, inventory control as well as the consolidated management reporting to local management and shareholders
Detailed Description
Implemented financial Policies and Procedures for the control of industrial purchases, for marketing and advertising contracts as well as general expenses using the IS resources of the integrated Financial system (SAP). Interfaced with consultants for the ongoing adaptation of FI & CO modules
Company Description
Manufacturing and distribution of endermology devices for personal use
Del Monte Fresh Produce, Inc - Del Monte Foods Division
1996
to 2006
Full-time
Marseille, Bruxelles, Amsterdam, Monaco
Budget & Reporting Manager – EMEA Foods Division - Monaco Full Responsibility for the consolidated management reporting to local and corporate management (U.S.A.) as well as the organization of the annual planning process
Financial Controller Continental Europe - Brussels, Belgium Responsible for the monthly forecasts and Managerial Reportings for 6 markets (Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain)
Controller / Finance Manager - Marseille, France Budget control and reporting duties for both commercial and industrial activities
Detailed Description
Participated actively in the integration project of the IT systems and the logistics resources of the region under control
Designed and implemented a completely new monthly reporting process aimed at the reduction of the monthly closing periods
Authored and implemented accounting policies, procedures and guidelines for control of the industrial subsidiaries
Company Description
Vertically integrated producer of Preserved Fruits with activities in EMEA Region (subsidiary of Fresh Del Monte Produce, NYSE:FDP)