My Career Overview

πŸ“š Studied specialized mathematics in preparatory classes for top business schools, then joined Rennes Business School.

πŸ’Ό Worked as a Financial Director in a startup for nearly 5 years, gaining skills in financial management, project management, tool integration, and cross-functional collaboration.  LEARN MORE 
πŸ“Š This entrepreneurial environment also introduced me to the world of data, as the company’s focus on Data Science sparked my curiosity and desire to harness data for smarter decision-making.

πŸ” Eager to align my career with my evolving interests, I undertook a career assessment and professional coaching in 2022. This pivotal moment confirmed my drive to combine my finance background with advanced technical skills in data and automation. LEARN MORE about my technical skills

πŸ“š Pursued training at OpenClassroom x Centrale SupΓ©lec and am now fully equipped and ready to contribute effectively to your team. LEARN MORE ABOUT MY EDUCATION

πŸš— Currently at Alliance Automotive Group, I bring all these experiences together as a Finance & Data Transformation Specialist. Here, I lead projects in financial data governance, process harmonization, and automation, collaborating with both business and IT teams to deliver impactful, sustainable solutions at scale.  LEARN MORE

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Focus on my experience as a Data Expert for Alliance Automotive Group

πŸ“Š Data Expert – Master Data – Finance Master Data & Transformation
Alliance Automotive Group (Sept. 2023 – Present) πŸ“ Rennes, France

πŸš— European leader in multi-entity automotive parts distribution with centralized finance and complex, hybrid system environments.

🧩 As a hybrid Finance/Data/IT professional, I drive the transformation and reliability of finance processes in complex organizations, leveraging technical expertise, analytical rigor, and a collaborative mindset.

Methodology & Ways of Working
πŸ”Ž Transversal approach: business & IT diagnostics, qualitative interviews, and scoping workshops
πŸ“Š Exploratory analysis of raw data and inter-application flows
🐍 Automation of controls and data processing via Python scripting
πŸ“ Structured reporting for business teams, action plan definition, and operational follow-up
🀝 Hypercare: post-deployment support and knowledge transfer


πŸ—‚οΈMaster Data Governance & Quality

Ensured governance, reliability, and harmonization of finance master data (customers, suppliers, accounting settings) across multiple subsidiaries.

🚦 Automated cleansing and blocking of inactive customers across multi-entities.
πŸ”„ Harmonized payment terms and conditions, ensuring compliance with French LME law.
πŸ› οΈ Led the project for centralization of article settings and removal of middleware for multi-entity deployment. 

πŸ€– Automation & Analytics

Automated quality controls, anomaly detection, and managed multi-entity data flows using Python scripts and EDI processing.

πŸ“‘ Developed scripts for large-scale analysis of payment terms and delays.
🧩 Automated allocation and reconciliation processes for better financial reporting and project analytics.

πŸ“œ Regulatory Compliance

Supported regulatory compliance and process alignment across entities.

πŸ’Ό Ensured conformity with French LME law and other regulatory requirements.
πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ Monitored and documented compliance processes.

The Skills I Bring to the Table

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LIBRARIES DATA & MACHINE LEARNING

Programming Langage : Python
Data Manipulation & Analysis :  Pandas, NumPy, Jupyter Notebook, JupyterHub
Machine Learning Frameworks : Sickit Learn, Keras, TensofFlow
Data Visualization : Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly
Explainability : SHAP

MACHINE LEARNING & DEEP LEARNING
Supervised Learning Algorithms : Linear Regression, Decision Trees, Random Forest, Support Vector Machines (SVM), Gradient Boosting (XGBoost, LightGBM)
Unsupervised Learning Algorithms : K-Means Clustering, Hierarchical Clustering , Principal Component Analysis (PCA), t-SNE
Model Evaluation & Metrics : Cross-validation, ROC-AUC, Precision-Recall, F1 Score
NLP : BoW, TF-IDF, Word Vectors, BERT, USE
Computer Vision : SIFT, VGG16, MobileNetV16

TOOLS

Database : notions in SQL & Big Query

Version Control : Git & GitHub

Business Intelligence (BI) : Power BI, Google DataStudio, Tableau

Web frameworks : FastAPI, Streamlit

Big Data Technologies : PySpark, Hadoop

Cloud Platforms : Amazon Web Services, Bucket S3, Elastic Map Reduce , EC2. Heroku. Currently taking courses for Google Cloud Platform.


LANGAGES & SOFT SKILLS

English |Score TOEFL : 102/120 (High level), fluent
Spanish |Score ELYTE : 920/990 (High level), fluent
Financial Reporting
Financial Management & Analysis 


Problem Solving
Results Orientation
Team Spirit
Stress Resistance
Confidentiality
Effective Communication

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BONUS SKILLS & INTERESTS

Illustration and Design Enthusiast :
- Adobe Illustrator
- SketchBook
- Adobe Photoshop

Website Design Enthusiast
- Mobirise

Other Interests
- Eating and Cooking World Cuisine
- Collecting Hobbies
- Reducing My Carbon Footprint

Focus on my experience as a CFO for Energiency

πŸ“Š Chief Financial Officer
Energiency (Feb 2017 - Jul 2021)πŸ“ Rennes, France
πŸš€ B2B Energy Intelligence Scale-up for Industrial Sector (Providing Data Science Studies, Energy Management, and SaaS Platform)
πŸ“ˆ 12-30 professionals across 2 locations and a joint-venture involving 5 partners.
πŸ“… Engaged in strategic decision-making through active participation in steering committee meetings.


🎯 As an accomplished CFO, I skillfully managed financial operations, led critical projects, and fostered growth within Energiency, ultimately contributing to its success and expansion.


Financial Management

πŸ’Ό Strategically managed short and medium-term cash flow.
πŸ’Έ Orchestrated administrative and financial aspects of the ATL-EN-TIC joint venture.
🌐 Played a key role in raising €4.5M in funding (January 2020) by collaborating with funders.
πŸ“ Handled public funding applications in France and Europe.
πŸ“Š Collaborated with external consultants to process R&D tax credit claims.

Performance Analysis & Management

πŸ“‰ Implemented comprehensive cost control measures, driving operational efficiency.
☁️ Transitioned to cloud-based management tools (Lucca, Spendesk, YouSign) to enhance processes and information flow.
πŸ“Š Collaborated with managers and leadership to develop, monitor, and refine budgets.
πŸ’‘ Developed cost models aligned with business strategies.
πŸ’Ό Ensured project profitability through rigorous monitoring and analysis.
πŸ” Ensured accurate monthly financial reporting by reconciling revenues and expenses.

Legal and HR Responsibilities

πŸ” Oversaw payroll preparation and verification in collaboration with accounting firm.
πŸ“‘ Managed employee and client contracts, ensuring legal compliance.
🀝 Facilitated employee onboarding and offboarding procedures.
πŸ“š Administered employee training financing through OPCA/OPCO, contributing to the company's training policy.
πŸ† Contributed to achieving recognition as a certified training provider.

Accounting and Financial Reporting

πŸ“Š Collaborated with the expert accountant to close financial statements.
πŸ“Š Introduced analytical accounting and supervised the overall accounting process.
πŸ“ž Fostered positive relationships with external auditors, accounting firm, banks, and tax authorities.
πŸ’΅ Oversaw invoicing and effectively managed accounts receivable.

 Company Growth and Development

πŸš€ Played a pivotal role in the successful expansion of Energiency from a startup to a scale-up.
🌱 Drove financial sustainability by aligning business strategies with financial goals.
πŸ›€οΈ Navigated complex financial and operational challenges to ensure steady growth.

About My Education

About my Education πŸŽ“

πŸ“Š CentraleSupΓ©lec x OpenClassrooms - Data Scientist Path (2022 - 2023)
Pursued a comprehensive Data Scientist certification program with a strong emphasis on practical skills development through 7 data science projects. Check them in my πŸ”—PORTFOLIOπŸ”—

🎯 Chance - Exploration of Careers & Skills Awareness (2022)
Engaged in coaching and skills assessment, refining career goals and enhancing self-awareness.

πŸ“š Independent Candidate - U3 Management Accounting & Control DSCG (2022)
Successfully completed a focused DSCG examination, enhancing my professional capabilities in Management Accounting & Control and furthering my expertise in financial management.

πŸŽ“ INSA Rennes - Institut National des Sciences AppliquΓ©es de Rennes (Engineering school) - Master of Science (MSc) in Innovation & Entrepreneurship (2016 - 2017)
Completed a Double Diploma program between Rennes School of Business and INSA Rennes, focusing on innovation, entrepreneurship, and practical project development.
πŸš€ Developed an entrepreneurial project from ideation to Business Plan presentation before an investor jury.
πŸ† Engaged in regional challenges and gained insights into startup dynamics, innovative business models, and project financing.

πŸŽ“ Rennes School of Business - Master of Science (MS) in Business (2013 - 2017)
Engaged in a multicultural curriculum, fully conducted in English, with an international faculty and a diverse student body. The program included:
🌍 Exchange program at Dongguk University, Seoul, South Korea, in 2015.
πŸ“š Comprehensive training in Finance, Management, Legal Studies, Accounting, and Marketing.
πŸ’Ό Practical application of academic skills through internships and active participation in the Student Bureau.

πŸŽ“ λ™κ΅­λŒ€ν•™κ΅ - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Leadership, Business Strategy (Exchange Program, 2015)
Participated in a student exchange program at Dongguk University in Seoul, South Korea, focusing on finance, leadership, and business strategy.

πŸŽ“ Itec Bois Fleury - Preparatory Classes with Scientific Option (2011 - 2013)
Completed preparatory classes with a focus on scientific disciplines, preparing for entrance into prestigious business schools.

This comprehensive educational journey has equipped me with a diverse skill set and a strong foundation across multiple disciplines, enabling me to excel in various roles and contribute effectively to diverse teams.

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