François G.-Interim Transformation Manager
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Experience
Independent Consultant – Working Capital Optimization
FGU Consult
- Client 1 (Mid-Cap / Industrial subcontracting / Southern France)
- Delivered a rapid diagnostic across 3 areas, including cash collection, for a multi-site industrial group with over 100 M€ in turnover
- Implemented recommendations, including revamping procedures, preparing specifications and installing IT software (My DSO Manager), together with a cash collection provider and the client's Finance and IT teams
- Client 2 (CAC 40 / Energy – Utilities / Paris)
- PMO for the implementation of cash collection and credit risk software
- Project management involving Credit Management, the IT department and Purchasing => prepared specifications, assisted with IT tool selection, final choice and implementation
- Client 3 (PE-backed / Education / Paris)
- Managed the transition of a 15-person team (across 5 sites) involved in invoicing and cash collection
- Formalized an issues report and assisted with implementing improvements (responsibilities, processes and systems, especially MY DSO)
Director, Working Capital Improvement (Inventory, AR and AP)
PwC Advisory
- Sold and delivered advisory assignments (typically diagnostics and implementation support), identifying improvement opportunities within a few weeks and generating additional cash within a few months
- Customer types: corporates (listed or unlisted), PE-backed entities
- Selected sectors and countries: chemicals, airport equipment, leisure, utilities, car repair, ... ; France, Belgium, Netherlands, Great Britain, Cameroon, United Arab Emirates, United States,
- Examples of assignments: implemented tools to help sales teams maximize cash impact at the offer stage (pilot: Sales Director); supported the customization of SAP H for credit management and cash collection (pilot: Finance Director); led a management seminar on AR and AP for BU representatives from 13 countries (pilot: CEO)
- Managed a team of consultants (1 to 4)
- Managed relationships with C-suite representatives, client operational teams and shareholder teams
- Set up the offering, especially in the context of Prix et Assises des Délais de Paiement (annual meeting at the French Ministry of Finance, then MEDEF): participated in meetings with representatives of various organizations (DFCG, DGCCRF, AFDCC, ...)
- Interim management of the PwC France collection department (over a 4-year period)
- Redesigned procedures and optimized the organization
- Managed a team of 5 people, as well as the relationship with a subcontractor
- Implemented software (ELOFICASH): selection phase, specifications, selection, contracting, and software implementation, together with the IT provider, internal IT management and 3rd party provider
Senior Manager then Director, Working Capital Optimization
EY Advisory
- Sold and delivered advisory assignments
- Customer types: mainly mid-sized corporates
- Selected sectors and countries: public works, wood and paper, agribusiness, chemicals, industrial equipment, car repair, ... ; France, Switzerland, Algeria, Sweden, Czech Republic, ...
- Example of an assignment: changed the organization and procedures, then expanded the scope of an IT software (COVERIS, now ELOFICASH) to improve collection and credit management for a mid-sized company (approx 500 m€), significantly improving cash collection results and its self-insurance position (insurance cost reduction: 300 K€, with losses increase)
- Managed a team of consultants (1 to 3)
- Managed relationships with project decision-makers and led sales activity
Consultant then Senior Manager, Working Capital Improvement
REL
- Contributed to project delivery, typically diagnostics and implementation phases
- Customer types: mainly large corporates
- Example of an assignment: diagnosed working capital improvement opportunities (across all 3 working capital components) for one BU of an industrial group, covering France, Greece and the Netherlands
- Selected sectors and countries: engineering, telecom equipment, aluminium, medical devices, air transportation; France, Greece, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Italy, Morocco, United States, ...
- Managed a team of consultants (1 to 7)
- Contributed to sales efforts, especially during sell-on phases
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Chemical, Utilities, Agriculture, and Construction.
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Experienced in Finance, Operations, Information Technology, Strategy, Sales, and Project Management.
Summary
More than 25 years of experience focused on improving cash flow through working capital. Ultimately, this is achieved by improving organization, processes, procedures and IT tools across sales, purchasing, and manufacturing/distribution, while also considering the impact on Finance and HR. Working capital improvements deliver significant benefits, as well as directly reducing costs and improving customer service. This is nothing less than a restructuring initiative, without calling it one.
Projects delivered in 20 countries, from France to Brazil, the USA to the UAE, Belgium to Cameroon ... across nearly all sectors, including mining and metals, chemicals, paper and packaging, telecoms, airport equipment, oil & gas, professional services, ...
Also involved in cost reduction initiatives, as well as interim management on several recent occasions.
Skills
- Proficient In Common Business Software (Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook / Notes, ...)
- Cash Collection And Credit Risk Tools (Dso Suite, My Dso Manager, Eloficash, Coveris)
- Sap R3 (Fi) And Sap H
Decades Of Experience Successfully Managing Relationships With Both Operational Teams And C-Suite Representatives, Including Shareholders In Pe-Backed Companies
Attention To Operational Details, Which Is Key To Success Not Only In The Short Term But Also For Lasting Results
Strong Ability To Rapidly
- Assess Performance And Identify Improvement Opportunities
- Develop Detailed Action Plans
- Implement Agreed Actions With Operational Teams And Management
Most Of My Experience Relates To Working Capital Improvements, Which Means Improving All Key Operational Processes (Sales, Purchasing And Manufacturing/Distribution), While Also Considering Finance And Hr; In Addition To Working Capital, I Have Been Involved In Cost Reduction Initiatives And Successful Outsourcing To 3rd Parties
Languages
Education
Ecole de Guerre Economique
Master · Competitive Intelligence · Paris, France
Master degree in Competitive Intelligence from the best French school in this field
ISLI (ESC Bordeaux / KEDGE)
Master · Industrial Logistics · Bordeaux, France
Master in Industrial Logistics, key to my long career in working capital improvements, cost reductions and operational restructuring initiatives! Gained in-depth knowledge and expertise in improving and optimizing the 3 types of flows: information, physical and financial.
Université Paris II
DESS · International Trade · Paris, France
Specialized degree in International Trade, covering all dimensions, from law to transportation, and from business development to finance
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François is based in Paris, France and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
François speaks the following languages: French (Native), English (Advanced).
François has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, François has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 7 years and 1 month. Note that François may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, François would be well-suited for roles such as: Independent Consultant – Working Capital Optimization, Director, Working Capital Improvement (Inventory, AR and AP), Senior Manager then Director, Working Capital Optimization.
François's most recent position is Independent Consultant – Working Capital Optimization at FGU Consult.
In recent years, François has worked for FGU Consult.
François is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Chemical. François also has some experience in Utilities, Agriculture, and Construction.
François is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Operations, and Information Technology. François also has some experience in Strategy, Sales, and Project Management.
François has recently worked in industries like Education, Energy, and Manufacturing.
François has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Information Technology.
François holds a Master in Competitive Intelligence from Ecole de Guerre Economique, a Master in Industrial Logistics from ISLI (ESC Bordeaux / KEDGE) and a Master in International Trade from Université Paris II.
François is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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