Sylvain Husenau
Industrial Controlling Director
66 boulevard Voltaire, Asnières
Summary
Accomplished finance leader with over 15 years of experience in controlling, site management, and operational performance improvement within the luxury, automotive, and energy sectors.
Seeking to transition into an Operations Director role to leverage deep financial expertise for driving end-to-end efficiency, cost control, and industrial excellence. Recognized as a trusted business partner by Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and R&D teams with a strong track record in cross-functional collaboration, plant support, and multi-site coordination across international environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Industrial Controlling Director
Louis Vuitton
Paris
09.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: $2,2mds Annual Sales | 10 000 Employees
- Lead monthly & budget financial reporting (P&L and operational KPIs) across 9 French manufacturing sites; consolidate performance across 7 legal entities in 4 countries.
- Act as key finance business partner to Industrial and Finance leadership: deliver results presentations, KPI analysis, and actionable insights.
- Develop and enhance reporting tools and dashboards to improve visibility over key cost drivers (materials, headcount, payroll, margin, overheads).
- Standardize and clarify core industrial finance processes and internal controls (stock valuation, labor costing, hourly rate methodology).
- Manage and coach a team of 3 HQ controllers; provide functional leadership to 9 site controllers across France.
- Oversee financial coordination of 7 legal entities in 4 countries, ensuring compliance with Group standards and driving continuous improvement.
Site Financial Controller
Valeo Powertrain THS
San Luis Potosi
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Company Overview: $200M Annual Sales | 1,600 Employees
- Led margin and operational KPI analysis for monthly closings, budget, and business plans; presented results to Group Management.
- Key contributor to weekly performance tracking: productivity plans (Plan -30), inventory management, and customer overdue monitoring.
- Prepared and presented monthly Recovery Plans to Group COO and CFO.
- Validated new business quotations and CAPEX plans at site level.
- Led internal control compliance and campaign execution.
- Managed a team of 11: 6 controllers, 1 accountant, and 4 IT staff.
Site Financial Controller
F2J Lighting (Valeo Secondment)
Cordoba
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Company Overview: $30M Annual Sales | 250 Employees
- Oversaw margin and KPI analysis during closings, budgets, and strategic planning; presented to both F2J and Valeo leadership.
- Led insourcing of all finance processes from Brazilian SSC: task design, team recruitment, and internal transitions.
- Restructured treasury operations: opened EUR/USD accounts, implemented payment policy, and upgraded cash forecasting/reporting.
- Managed commercial and purchasing negotiations with FCA Group.
- Ensured financial coordination between F2J and Valeo: funding analysis and contract implementation.
- Supervised 8 employees: 2 controllers, 4 accountants, 1 treasury manager, and 1 IT.
Site Financial Controller
Valeo Lighting
Cordoba
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Company Overview: $30M Annual Sales | 300 Employees
- Owned margin and KPI tracking for closings, budgets, and business plans; presented to Valeo management.
- Validated new business quotations, R&D performance and investment plans at site level.
- Co-led Plan -30 initiatives focused on logistics, import duties, and recurring cost reduction.
- Increased internal control coverage from 30% to 46% within one year.
- Managed 4 employees: 2 controllers, 1 accountant, and 1 IT manager.
Group Senior Internal Auditor
Valeo
Paris
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Conducted global audits across Business Units and Shared Services (inventory, procurement, HR, treasury, etc.).
- Co-managed a team of 9 auditors and contributed to report preparation and risk analysis.
Experienced Senior Financial Auditor
KPMG
Paris
09.2011 - 06.2015
- Audited French GAAP, consolidated, and IFRS accounts for CAC 40-listed companies and SMEs.
- Led international assignments for Oil & Gas E&P subsidiaries (Nigeria, China, Thailand, Myanmar), including cost audits and SOX reviews.
- Reviewed petroleum cost accounting in Equatorial Guinea and the US.
Education
Master in Business Administration - Major in Finance
Grenoble Graduate School of Business
Grenoble, France 01.2008 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Finance & Commerce
Concordia University
Montreal, Canada 01.2005 - 01.2008
Timeline
Industrial Controlling Director
Louis Vuitton
09.2021 - Current
Site Financial Controller
Valeo Powertrain THS
08.2019 - 09.2021
Site Financial Controller
F2J Lighting (Valeo Secondment)
10.2018 - 07.2019
Site Financial Controller
Valeo Lighting
07.2017 - 09.2018
Group Senior Internal Auditor
Valeo
07.2015 - 06.2017
Experienced Senior Financial Auditor
KPMG
09.2011 - 06.2015
Master in Business Administration - Major in Finance
Grenoble Graduate School of Business
01.2008 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Finance & Commerce
Concordia University
01.2005 - 01.2008
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