Florian Debove

Experience

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  Lapeyre

  Jun 2009 - Dec 2009

  Management Controller

  • Consolidating the global turnover of the group.• Reporting and monitoring the operating costs of head office.• Developing and analyzing balanced scorecards per area and store in France (130 stores).

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  Officience

  Jan 2010 - Jul 2010

  Financial Controller

  • Reporting and monitoring financial statements• Reviewing budget process• Creating and improving management tools, including balanced scorecards per BU & follow-up of revenue and human resources

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  Laboratoire Aguettant

  Jul 2011 - Jul 2013

  Finance & Administration Manager Asia Pacific

  Context: business growth in Vietnam, expansion plan in AsiaAsia Pacific areaFull spectrum of finance and accounting functions• Managing & following up finance of the Asia Pacific subsidiary: accounting supervision, cash management, budget & business plan process, financial reports, audit & tax• Improving internal control & performance analysis to achieve high targets on financials => Forex impact on budget, sales/margin variance analysis, follow-up of investment per area, hospital & medical representative• Hierarchical & cross-functional management amid a multicultural, senior team Show less

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  Officience

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2015

  Finance Manager

  Context: commercial dynamism, financial troubles and major reorganizationVietnam, Singapore & France areasFull spectrum of finance and accounting functions, executive team member• Improving cash management & forecast => DSO decreased (-15 days), sound projection increased (+3 months)...• Reviewing reporting (decision-making oriented) & processes (time-saving, transparent) => Earlier release of monthly financials (-5 days), purchasing process shortened...• Incorporating flat organization into financial process & analysis => New project/activity-centred profit analysis (100 projects, 25 activities)• Actively advising/leading teams on compliance, HR, office management & customer engagement Show less

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  Siclo

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2016

  Advisor & Board Member

  Context: entrepreneurship, original business model, startup cultureVietnam & Singapore areas> 1st year:Consulting, full spectrum of finance and accounting functions• Setting up group structure & leading incorporation in Singapore & Vietnam• Creating all tools & processes related to finance, accounting, administration & compliance

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  Apple Tree Group - Hospitality Division

  Aug 2016 - Mar 2019

  Cluster Financial Controller

  Context: finance reorganization & clean-up, hotel opening/closingLaos area, 4 properties: Villa Maly (4-star hotel), Parasol Blanc (3-star), Kamu Lodge (2-star) & Nava Mekong (boat restaurant)Full spectrum of finance, accounting & purchasing functions, executive team member• Developing tools to ease decision-making and improve profit=> RevPAR analysis refreshed, F&B costing reviewed, purchasing process tightened• Optimizing cash management=> Better revenue forecast accuracy, supplier credit terms extended, credit facilities from banks and travel agents set up• Enhancing accounts transparency=> Partial & full accounts reconciliation process set up, first series of audits carried out in 5 years• Integrating systems & processes=> Full configuration review of PMS & HRMS, follow-up on PMS interface setup with accounting software• Leading & training a team of 7 direct reports=> Productivity increased (one more hotel with same headcount), engagement strengthened Show less

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  The AppleTree Group

  Apr 2019 - now

  Group Finance Manager

  Context: group reorganization, M&A opportunitiesSEA area, group level: 20+ entities (holding companies & group providers) over 3 divisions (distribution, tourism & hospitality) and the hospitality division in direct financial managementFull spectrum of finance, accounting and legal functions, executive team member• Optimizing the group investment structure=> Design of a new group organization with a more investment-friendly strategy for the distribution division, shift of the travel division holding from Hong Kong to Singapore, foreign ownership structured & formalized with all other interests secured• Engaging in M&A deals (divestment, acquisition & fundraising)=> Preparation improved through legal & finance internal audits, performance of due diligences in complex environment, successful deal negotiations• Enhancing the financial reporting=> First audited group consolidation initiated over 30+ entities, standardized financial statements, budget and forecasts implemented at holdings level• Overseeing the hospitality division in crisis period=> Hotels closed at early Covid-19 stage and reopening arranged in 3-month time, financial management under special constraints during the Myanmar political crisis• Leading a team of 13 direct reports=> Team reorganization, mentoring and on-the-job training Show less