Mathieu Lafeber

Experience

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  Croon Elektrotechniek

  Aug 2006 - May 2013

  ● Responsible for Financial Planning & Control of several national- and international construction projects.● Took ownership project control of complex projects, e.g. automation of a nuclear enrichment plant in Eunice USA.● Proposed and got awarded a tax-ruling from the Dutch Tax authorities exempting 100% of overseas income. ● Led New Product Development of Maintenance proposition adding profitable multi-million business-line.

  • Controller

    Jan 2010 - May 2013

  • Manager Business Development

    Aug 2006 - Jan 2010
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  Smit Lamnalco

  Jun 2013 - Dec 2022

  ● Overall responsible for regional Financial, Administrative, Compliance, Planning & Control, Tax, and Risk Management.● Managed Finance & Control department of 7FTE, overseeing 12 subsidiaries in 9 countries with 400FTE.● Negotiated contracts with International Oil and Gas companies with contract values of more than $100 million.● Executed OPEX saving programs, resulting in a yearly reduction of 2 million liters of fuel consumption.● Accomplished reorganization of overhead leading to an 25% reduction in overhead FTE and cost.● Enhanced performance by bridging gaps between departments by team training and creating clear reporting.● Resolved backlog by reaching deals with tax authorities in Yemen, Iraq and Pakistan saving millions of dollars. عرض أقل ● Overall responsible for regional Finance Strategy, Accounting and Reporting, reporting to Group-CFO and RMD Australia.● Managed Finance & Control and AP/AR department of 6FTE, overseeing 15 port operations with 280FTE.● Negotiated strategic asset sharing agreements with main competitor, reducing cost base by more than 30%.● Participated in commercial negotiations for contracts with Port Authorities and Oil Majors with values up to $400 million.● Headed implementation of fleet software, digitalized information flows between vessels and shore and automated billing.● Led integration, including ERP, payroll and reporting of newly acquired company in Australia. عرض أقل

  • Regional Finance Director - Middle East & Indian Subcontinent

    Mar 2019 - Dec 2022

  • Head of Finance & Control - Australia & Asia

    Dec 2015 - Feb 2019

  • Business Controller HQ

    Jun 2013 - Dec 2015
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  IE Business School

  Jan 2023 - Apr 2024

  International MBA

  Focus on Sustainability & Change Management

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  Airbus Defence and Space

  Jun 2023 - Jul 2023

  MBA Consultant

  ● Consultancy assignment as part of the MBA program, regarding new technologies to be considered in support of Airbus´ sustainable aviation targets.● Awarded by Airbus with the Business Impact Lab Award for outstanding performance.

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  Microwd Inversiones

  Sept 2023 - Nov 2023

  MBA Consultant

  ● Consultancy project as part of the MBA program, developing growth strategies for Microwd’s investor base and creating sustainable impact through Impact Investing.

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  PwC Middle East

  Apr 2024 - now

  Consulting - Finance Transformation

  ● Providing guidance to CFO's in Utilities, Manufacturing, and Real Estate across GCC on transforming their finance departments by modernizing FP&A processes and implementing supporting systems.