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Chief Financial Officer at Nivalis Group

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• Duration: 2021-02 to Present
• Description: As CFO of Nivalis Group, I lead the financial strategy for a portfolio of high-potential deep tech startups, operating at the forefront of automation, robotics, artificial intelligence, and additive manufacturing. My responsibilities span strategic financial leadership, capital structuring, and board-level governance. Working alongside founders and executive teams, I help transform innovative engineering concepts into scalable businesses. I oversee long-term financial planning, risk management, and fundraising ensuring each venture is financially equipped to move from R&D to market traction. 💼 What I bring: • Strategic financial guidance tailored to tech entrepreneurship • Expertise in securing blended funding (equity, subsidies, public guarantees) • Cross-functional leadership aligned with growth and governance 🔍 Focus areas: Venture investment · Financial structuring · Governance · Scale-up strategy · M&A

Deputy CFO at Nivalis Group

• Location: 1690 Villaz-St-Pierre
• Duration: 2019-01 to 2021-02
• Description: As Deputy CFO, I strengthened the group’s financial infrastructure by modernizing reporting systems, optimizing cash management, and initiating the digitalization of financial tools. I served as a strategic partner to the Group Management and collaborated directly with operational leaders across our portfolio companies. 🛠️ Key contributions: • Introduced consolidated KPIs to track startup performance across the group • Supported the financial onboarding of new ventures and post-investment integration • Developed financial tools to support go-to-market efforts and technology validation phases

Finance Manager at Nivalis Group

• Location: Villaz-St-Pierre, Switzerland
• Duration: 2010-04 to 2018-12
• Description: Joining Nivalis Group during a key growth phase, I established the core financial controlling practices and accounting processes. I played a hands-on role supporting early-stage ventures with budgeting, profitability analysis, and funding preparation. 🚀 Key focus: • Financial analysis for early-stage tech ventures • Profitability tracking across R&D and production pipelines • Partnering with startup founders on financial forecasts and investor readiness

Finance Manager at Sorefisa Fribourg SA

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• Duration: 2005-11 to 2010-03
• Description: At Sorefisa Fribourg SA, a fiduciary and advisory firm now integrated into Groupe Berney Associés, I developed a solid foundation in financial operations, external audit, and Swiss tax and compliance frameworks. I worked closely with a portfolio of SMEs, group entities, and local authorities to ensure accurate financial reporting and full regulatory compliance. My responsibilities spanned audit mandates, accounting operations, taxation, and payroll administration. This role was instrumental in sharpening my analytical rigor, my attention to detail, and my ability to manage complex multi-entity financial structures. 💼 Key responsibilities: • Led financial audits for regional companies and public sector entities • Managed general accounting and statutory closings • Prepared tax filings and advised clients on local fiscal regulations • Oversaw payroll processing in compliance with Swiss labor law 🤝 I worked in close coordination with clients' executive teams, auditors, and tax authorities, providing both operational support and strategic insights tailored to each organization’s needs.

Accountant (Part-time & Internship) at KPMG Switzerland

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• Duration: 2005-03 to 2005-10
• Description: I began my career at KPMG Fribourg through a professional internship, followed by a part-time assignment, where I gained hands-on experience in fiduciary services. These initial months were key in grounding my understanding of Swiss accounting principles, tax regulations, and client service within a structured audit and advisory environment. Working across various mandates, I contributed to bookkeeping, VAT and tax filings, and payroll processing for a wide range of clients including SMEs and independent professionals. This early exposure sharpened my operational discipline and laid the groundwork for my future roles in finance and corporate governance. 💼 Key responsibilities: • Maintained general ledgers and accounting records for client mandates • Assisted in preparing VAT and tax declarations • Supported payroll processing in line with local compliance standards • Engaged with client documentation and prepared working files for senior auditors