Christophe Manoukian, DESS Finance, MSc Econ., CPA

Experience

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  Groupe Genoyer

  Nov 1993 - Dec 1994

  Co-Op in Treasury

  Assisted the Group Treasurer with daily cash management using CERG software.

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  Vilmar S.A

  Dec 1994 - Mar 1996

  Financial Controller

  Responsible for the Financial Reporting and Analysis to Genoyer Group Head Office located in Marseille, France. Role was based in Romania, in one of the Group's factory of about 2,500 employees at the time, in a complex economic environment involving hyperinflation and dealing with 4 different currencies.

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  Matcom

  Sept 1996 - Mar 1997

  Marketing Manager

  Responsible for the Marketing - Designed flyers, advertised, provided quotes, met clients, represented the company in various social events.

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  Hudson's Bay Company

  Jun 1999 - Jan 2004

  • Led the accounting for all Zellers & The Bay pharmacies• Overseen Corporate Pharmacy Accounting, Licensed Pharmacy Accounting and Accounts Payable• Reported on actual and projected financial results for all pharmacies to senior management• Reviewed financial statements, reports and account reconciliations• Analyzed and resolved queries regarding general ledger or gross profit issues• Liaised with information service to ensure financial information is reported properly• Documented and enforced accounting policies for all pharmacies• Performed all accounting related tasks for opening and closing of pharmacies• Assembled working papers for year-end audit and responded to auditors’ inquiries• Participated in the Oracle conversion project• Managed 3 staff which involved leading, coaching and motivating them - conducted performance reviews Show less

  • Supervisor Pharmacy Accounting

    Nov 2000 - Jan 2004

  • Real Estate Financial Analyst

    Jan 2000 - Nov 2000

  • Financial Reporting Analyst

    Jun 1999 - Jan 2000
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  Accenture

  Jan 2004 - Apr 2004

  Specialist, Financial Management Business Practices

  • Handled project accounting in collaboration with the Project Managers

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  RONA

  Apr 2004 - Nov 2006

  Financial Analyst, Ontario Big Box Stores

  • Led FP&A for all Ontario big box stores representing $500M revenue reporting to Quebec• Partnered with the VP Operations and his team to drive performance for the Ontario region• Presented budget and financial statements at our Ontario Store Managers’ meetings• Commented on the Ontario region financial results• Prepared value added financial analysis to improve the performance of the Ontario region• Provided sales and margin analysis• Reviewed financial statements with store operations executives and answered their questions• Trained new store managers and regional directors on financials• Implemented standard processes and procedures for capitalization of renovation costs• Completed business case analysis for decision support on store opening or store renovation• Prepared pro forma financial statements• Explained variances to Plan for year-end audit Show less

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  SCIEX

  Nov 2006 - Oct 2014

  • Led FP&A for the Canadian operations in multiple countries & currencies reporting to the US• Reviewed financials with Senior Management from Operations and Finance – simplified complex data• Improved forecast through continuous improvement initiatives• Implemented new procedure to ensure prototype inventory gets expensed to P&L on a monthly basis• Challenged Operations on their budget submission and effectively found cost reductions• Reviewed with Operations the business case for R&D projects involving sensitivity analysis• Prepared and presented KPIs and root cause analysis at the monthly metrics meetings• Created & implemented globally a new CAPEX policy - trained users in America, Europe & Asia• Deployed and enforced policy in accordance with GAAP and corporate guidelines• Implemented $800K cost reduction initiatives and met our target spend for the year• Coordinated with R&D to capitalize cost as intangible asset to comply with Tax authorities in Singapore• Worked with E&Y, R&D and Tax to setup SR&ED Tax Credit providing $5M annual cash savings Show less • Led Financial Planning and Analysis for the Joint Ventures totaling $600M revenue• Owned complex financial model involving sensitivity analysis and to take into account Joint Ventures financial structure, manufacturing, R&D projects, foreign currency impact and hedging contracts• Implemented necessary Reporting changes during conversion from CA GAAP (IFRS) to US GAAP• Analyzed and explained foreign exchange (FX) gain/loss and balance sheet revaluation• Created a new way to look at our business through monthly consolidated world-wide F/S by JV• Supported M&A type of work during the $650M acquisition process of MDS SCIEX by Danaher• Completed the Lean Sigma Green Belt Certification and managed project resulting in cost savings• Led simplification of the JV financial reporting process and its budgeting/forecasting• Found mistake in the JV’s books that would have translated into a loss to the bottom line of $300K• Presented budget, forecast and financial results at our Joint Venture Operations’ meetings• Supported the system conversion & integration work following the acquisition of MDS Sciex by Danaher• Participated in the implementation of Hyperion Planning Show less

  • Manager, Global R&D Operations Finance

    Feb 2010 - Oct 2014

  • Senior Financial Analyst, Joint Venture FP&A

    Nov 2006 - Feb 2010
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  WSP in Canada

  Oct 2014 - Jul 2024

  • Partnered with the VP Operations and his team in managing the P&L and drive business performance• Managed the Accounting for the projects involving the review of EAC and PoC calculations• Maintained appropriate policies & procedures in compliance with IFRS• Implemented adequate internal control procedures to mitigate the risk for the business• Budgeted, Forecasted and provided Financial Analysis for the business, involving financial modeling• Provided advice on areas to improve performance & support in developing strategies to meet our targets• Led project financial review meetings with PMs to address issues with projects• Coordinated with Operations on working capital activities to ensure DSO targets are met• Provided financial update at the Monthly Operations Leadership meetings• Analyzed the P&L and the projects to understand trend, risks and opportunities• Addressed issues with Operations on cost overruns & missing contracts preventing revenue recognition• Ensured we have proper A/R or WIP provisions and revenues are accrued as necessary• Provided support in the bid process on international projects involving financial modeling• Responded to the internal and external auditors on projects’ inquiries• Managed and developed a team of Project Accountants – provided training, coaching and mentoring Show less • Led Financial Planning and Analysis – P&L, Balance Sheet, Free Cash Flow, CAPEX, KPIs• Implemented new tools, processes and policies as we moved towards a more performance driven culture• Streamlined the financial reporting by bringing automation tools• Supported the system conversion and integration work following the acquisition of MMM by WSP• Ensured financial information in Vision, Cognos BI and Hyperion is aligned• Provided financial support to the corporate functions• Created new CAPEX Business Case model and reviewed investment proposals• Safeguarded company assets by establishing, monitoring and enforcing internal controls• Provided Cash Flow projections to Treasury• Managed a team of Financial Analysts Show less

  • Controller

    Jan 2017 - Jul 2024

  • Manager Financial Planning and Analysis

    Oct 2014 - Jan 2017
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  Compass Group Canada

  Jul 2024 - now

  Director of Finance

  • Partnered with the Sector President and his team in managing the P&L and driving business performance• Developed a dynamic partnership with the senior executives responsible for Food Service and Facility Management• Budgeted, Forecasted and provided Financial Analysis for the business• Developed the appropriate reporting down to key actions• Ensured the business departments and the corresponding executives understand their key numbers, key value drivers and KPIs• Developed and managed the appropriate top down and bottom up budgeting and forecasting processes: compiled the information, managed the assumptions and developed the financial story• Provided business decision support: evaluated options, developed and validated business cases against new projects and strategic initiatives• Supported business initiatives: partnered with the various departments to provide financial structure, context and guidance to on-going business initiatives• Led and managed a team in the preparation of in-depth analysis of the business and management reporting, challenge the business results, continuously improve the reporting to reflect evolving context, data availability and priorities Show less