Background and objectives mission
The assignment was part of an interim management position within the Treasury Department. Initially, it involved operational assistance to guarantee the continuity of financial activities. Subsequently, the assignment was extended to a review of daily control processes and the automation of Group debt reporting. The main objective was to improve the reliability and efficiency of financial reporting by implementing a tool adapted to the Group's requirements.
approach adopted
The approach consisted firstly in ensuring the operational management of the net debt perimeter during monthly closings, as well as the reconciliation of data between several systems on several Business Units. Next, a diagnosis of control processes was carried out to identify optimization levers. Finally, functional specifications were prepared for the automation of key debt-related indicators, including the choice of reporting tool, with a view to deploying a high-performance digital solution tailored to the Group's needs.
Benefits obtained
- Strengthening day-to-day control by formalizing and reviewing processes
- Technical specifications for an automated reporting tool
- Reduce manual tasks and improve responsiveness of financial indicators
- Better coordination between subsidiaries and the Group, with support for systems
