RYAN KHOULA
Nice
Summary
Junior Management & Financial Controller, with a successful first experience in an international SME consisting of 10 entities across Europe, Asia, Africa,and the United States.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Management & Financial Controller
Blue Finance
05.2023 - Current
- Developed financial models and conducted related analyses in support of securing a $2M USD loan from BNPP.
- Participation in the preparation of annual budgets of 2M USD for 10 entities.
- Conducted monthly variance analysis: 12% reduction in non-essential expenses in Q2 2024.
- Managed group cash flow and investments in US dollars: +5.10% annual return on a $500K USD investment.
- Implemented a purchase order management tool (ApprovalMax) for 4 entities. Trained over 25 employees, resulting in streamlined purchase orders and reducing processing time from 4 days to just 1 day.
- Maintained strong relationships with external auditors: 1 financial audit with BDO & 2 administrative audits with DELOITTE and KPMG (UNCDF).
- Standardized chart of accounts and redesigned the analytical P&L to integrate a multi-activity view for 10 entities (for-profit & non-profit)
- Collaborated with accountants and Finance Managers to perform monthly accounting closing (10 entities).
Education
Master of Science - Management
The University of Sheffield
Sheffield, England11-2021
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
University of South Wales
Treforest, Wales07-2020
Higher Technician's Certificate (HND Equivalent) - SME Management
Lycée Ozenne
Toulouse, France07-2019
French Baccalaureate - Economics And Social Science (Advanced Math)
Lycée Rive Gauche
Toulouse, France07-2015
Skills
- Financial management
- Variance analysis
- Cash flow management
- Internal controls
- Financial planning
- Investment analysis
- Financial information systems
- Audit coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Study Group Leader: Led a team of 7 students at the University of Sheffield. Coordinated meetings, prepared study materials, and facilitated group discussions.
- Football Coach: Managed a team of 17 under-13 football players. Led the team in local competitions and focused on both technical development and sportsmanship.
- Football Captain: 8 years
Languages
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Management & Financial Controller
Blue Finance
05.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Management
The University of Sheffield
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
University of South Wales
Higher Technician's Certificate (HND Equivalent) - SME Management
Lycée Ozenne
French Baccalaureate - Economics And Social Science (Advanced Math)
Lycée Rive Gauche
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