LAURA MAURER

In charge of 3 Business Units (+80M€ Gross Profit):

• Led a financial analysis initiative that reduced operational costs by 25% through the implementation of data visualization tools like Tableau
• Enhanced decision-making efficiency and streamlined reporting processes across multiple departments, driving crossfunctional improvements
• Monitored and analyzed result providing insights to enhance financial accuracy and performance tracking
• Developed and delivered accurate financial reports and executive-level presentations, supporting data-driven decision-making for top management
• Led the preparation of Budget and Forecast, including a 5-year strategic financial plan, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals
• Conducted profitability analysis to support operational teams, identifying key drivers of customer profitability and areas for improvement
• Streamlined processes and workflows, improving overall operational efficiency, and reducing reporting time
• Acted as a key financial contact, providing financial analysis and strategic recommendations to support business objectives and inform critical decision-making

In charge of a Business Unit (12M€ Gross Profit):

• Executed monthly and quarterly closings, analyzing variances against Forecast and Annual Plan to ensure financial accuracy
• Prepared monthly financial reports, ensuring compliance with reporting standards and procedures
• Presented key financial figures and KPIs to senior management, providing insights that supported strategic decision-making.
• Acted as a key financial contact, delivering in-depth financial analysis and strategic recommendations to align with business objectives
• Developed long-term financial plans, including 5-year forecasts and annual budgets, ensuring consistency with organizational goals
• Improved existing processes and workflows, enhancing operational efficiency, and reducing reporting times

• Participated in monthly and quarterly closings, contributing to accurate and timely financial reporting
• Developed Budget and 3-year Forecast plans, supporting long-term financial planning and strategy
• Streamlined processes and workflows, enhancing efficiency, and reducing reporting times across financial operations

In charge of a Business Unit (3M€ Gross Profit):

• Collaborated in the development of Forecast and Budget, ensuring alignment with financial goals and business strategy
• Served as a key point of contact for operational teams, providing financial insights and analysis to support decision-making
• Supported FP&A leads in Forecast, Budget, and Closing activities, contributing to comprehensive financial planning and reporting
• Led a personal project on 'Expenses Benchmarking,' identifying cost-saving opportunities and reallocation strategies between business units