Etienne de Pierrefeu
Lyon/ France
Summary
International industrial CFO with over 20 years of experience in complex multi-site environments. Expertise in performance management, margin improvement, and cash optimization. Experience in transformation initiatives and strategic support to executive management. Background in large multinational groups and private equity–backed environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Business controlling Director
DOMO CHEMICALS (Dovesco P.Equity) 1,5md€ turnover
Lyon/ France
2022.05 - Current
- Advisor to the Executive Committee: identification of cost-saving opportunities (supply chain and industrial operations), financial assessment and recommendations for short-, medium-, and long-term decisions.
- Implemented cash flow monitoring and cash improvement initiatives.
- Redesigned and streamlined controlling processes following the integration of Solvay Polyamides Europe assets.
- Enhanced productivity through innovative management techniques.
Group Business Process Owner - Finance
IMERYS
Paris/ France
2020.01 - 2022.05
- Direct management of 4 team members.
Business process owner for the “Book-to-Report” stream as part of the Group SAP S/4HANA deployment. Defined the core model, launched 3 pilot projects, and organized the industrial rollout phase covering 15 entities and €1bn in revenue.
Finance Director - Ceramics EMEA
IMERYS - 250m€ turnover
Paris/ France
2017.01 - 2020.01
- Scope covering 30 European sites and 2,000 customers, with direct and indirect management of 30 employees.
- Led a 7% reduction in SG&A expenses (€2m) over a two-year period across the business perimeter.
- Continuous margin improvement through production site optimization and allocation decisions between plants.
- Full financial responsibility for the scope, including statutory and IFRS accounting for 10 legal entities across Europe and the Middle East, as well as commercial and plant controlling.
- Led the implementation of 2 mergers and 3 major industrial investments ranging from €2m to €6m.
Multi site controller - Power Electronics
ALSTOM / GENERAL ELECTRIC - 150m€ turnover
Paris/ France
2013.06 - 2016.12
- Scope including 10 industrial sites across 3 continents.
Coordinated the financial integration of the business perimeter following the acquisition by General Electric.
Business unit controller - Nuclear Turbines
ALSTOM / GENERAL ELECTRIC - 140m€ turnover
Paris/ France
2010.10 - 2013.05
- Scope covering 2 industrial sites and 2 legal entities, with direct management of 5 team members.
- Restructured the finance department, achieving a 30% cost reduction (€200k). Integrated the department into a shared services center and deployed SAP ECC across 2 legal entities
Project controlling Director - High Voltage
AREVA
Stafford/ UK
2008.02 - 2010.10
- Scope covering €110m in revenue, with direct management of 5 team members.
- Provided financial support for a €3m margin improvement plan across the business perimeter.
Transition finance Director - High Voltage
AREVA
Dubai
2007.06 - 2008.02
- Set up the accounting and controlling departments for a new profit center.
Project controller - High Voltage
AREVA
Paris/ France
2005.01 - 2007.06
Financial Analyst - High Voltage Products
AREVA
Paris/ France
2003.01 - 2005.01
Education
Master - Finance
Institut des Etudes Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po)
Paris 2001.04 - 2002.06
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Dauphine University (France) / McGill University (Canada)
Skills
- Performance management (EBITDA / cash)
- Multi-site industrial finance
- Transformation programs and performance improvement plans
- M&A and integration processes
- Definition of core model / deployment of IT tools (S/4HANA, BI)
- IFRS, internal control, and governance
Langues
Anglais
Fluent
Espagnol
Elementary
Additional Information
- Professional cooking certificate.
- Mountain sports, cycling.
Timeline
Business controlling Director
DOMO CHEMICALS (Dovesco P.Equity) 1,5md€ turnover
2022.05 - Current
Group Business Process Owner - Finance
IMERYS
2020.01 - 2022.05
Finance Director - Ceramics EMEA
IMERYS - 250m€ turnover
2017.01 - 2020.01
Multi site controller - Power Electronics
ALSTOM / GENERAL ELECTRIC - 150m€ turnover
2013.06 - 2016.12
Business unit controller - Nuclear Turbines
ALSTOM / GENERAL ELECTRIC - 140m€ turnover
2010.10 - 2013.05
Project controlling Director - High Voltage
AREVA
2008.02 - 2010.10
Transition finance Director - High Voltage
AREVA
2007.06 - 2008.02
Project controller - High Voltage
AREVA
2005.01 - 2007.06
Financial Analyst - High Voltage Products
AREVA
2003.01 - 2005.01
Master - Finance
Institut des Etudes Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po)
2001.04 - 2002.06
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Dauphine University (France) / McGill University (Canada)