Sarah Colson

Experience

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  EY Société d'Avocats

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2004

  Intern in Business Law

  Some of my key achievements from this role include:📌 Undertook legal secretary work related to merger and acquisition operations as well as writing minutes and contracts📌 Researched work for the senior barristers on various legal consultations such as intellectual property and corporate law issues

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  EY

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2011

  While working with Ernst and Young Switzerland as Audit Manager, I was the chief contact between the Chief Financial Officers and members of senior management Some of my key achievements from this role include:📌 Coordinated internal departments, including tax, IT and legal📌 Undertook audits of financial reporting and wrote technical synthetic memos for senior management📌 Managed business development strategies and prepared proposals for the board📌 Designed and delivered in-house training workshops as well as training and mentoring Show less I was the primary contact between chief accountants and the clients, facilitating engagement across a number of key areasSome of my key achievements from this role include:📌 Coordinated the intervention of other internal departments (tax, IT, legal) during the audit process📌 Oversaw the team budget and other operational factors including time management and follow ups📌Managed and coached interns and assistants on site📌 Maintained an awareness of internal workflows within companies📌 Researched technical accounting matters (from the perspective of auditing and financial reporting (IFRS) as well as the writing of technical synthetic memos for the senior management) Show less

  • Audit Manager

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

  • Audit Senior

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  • Audit Assistant

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
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  PERSEUS

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2017

  Group Legal and Financial Controller (acting CFO from 2012 to 2015)

  Perseus is an independent lifestyle hotel owner, developer and operator with properties based in the euro-zone, that launched the hotel group Beaumier (ex-Les Hôtels d'en Haut). Beaumier was sold in August 2019 to KSL Capital Partners, a private equity firm dedicated to investments in travel and leisure businesses.I held the role of Group Legal and Financial Controller as well as interim CFO.Some of my key achievements within this role include:📌 Provided financial analysis and insight to the shareholders and executives 📌 Participated actively in the board meetings and their preparation📌 Analysed and interpreted financial data to monitor and improve financial performance📌 Coordinated monthly payroll processes as well as employee inductions📌 Developed a corporate culture and promoted organisational values and vision to staff📌 Oversaw treasury at corporate and operational level, managed accounts planning and analysis as well as audit planning📌 Reported to the CEO and liaised with lawyers in responding to legal issues and creating legal documents, as well as undertaking financial planning of the group’s hotels Show less

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  Christie's Education

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Mentor

  As a member of the mentoring program FACE, which was developed to welcome and assist new UK and international students at Christie's Education during the year, I was fortunate to work with some talented people.I undertook informal coaching and mentoring with the students on a variety of topics, focusing on their individual strengths and facilitating participants in developing their potential.

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  Beaumier

  Mar 2020 - Dec 2021

  Interim Finance Director

  Beaumier is a European boutique hotel business and currently operates eight boutique hotels in premier leisure markets across France. Each hotel has a strong identity, inspired by local architecture that mirrors the beauty and history of their individual locations. Beaumier is owned by KSL Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invests, lends, and partners across hospitality, resorts, recreation, clubs, real estate, and travel services around the world.

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  Freiberuflich

  Dec 2021 - Nov 2022

  Freelance Writer
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  Boost & Bloom

  Jun 2023 - now

  Career and Leadership Coach

  I create a safe space for you to bravely explore and navigate your world. I listen to you, I am curious and I support you without judgment in your personal and professionnal journey. I am at your service, shall it be to help you reconnect with your self, untangle your emotions or make resonant choices. Always in the here and now, moving forward.I also offer Walk & Talk sessions, for people based in London who have limited time - 30 minutes walk for an active approach to coaching!English and French speaking. Show less

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  Harmony & Mobility Consulting

  Jan 2024 - now

  Career & Leadership Coach

  Harmony & Mobility Consulting is an international Human Resources consultancy specialising in career transition coaching, leadership development and team performance improvement. We support individuals and teams in unlocking their full potential, especially within complex, agile, and multicultural environments.Based in London, and Paris, we operate internationally.