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Semi Bou-Sandal
Head Of Controlling
Munich
Summary
Recognized for inspiring management team members to excel and encouraging a creative,healthy and positive work environment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated to efficiency, entrepreneurship and long-term results. Known for successfully combining creative and analytical approaches to drive business, create best practice.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Head of Controlling
Richemont Northern Europe GmbH
12.2022 - Current
- Mentored junior and senior finance professionals within the organization, cultivating a new culture and spirit of positivity, learning,development and team work.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement within the finance department, driving process enhancements that increased overall efficiency and effectiveness.
- Played a pivotal role in successful Retail expansion , providing detailed financial business cases, due diligence and advisory.
- Advised executive leadership on strategic planning initiatives, contributing valuable insights based on financial analysis.
- Enhanced company profitability with the development of comprehensive financial strategies and risk management policies.
Global Commercial Controlling Manager
WÖRWAG Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
12.2020 - 11.2022
- Support of local & international Functions as executive business partner with focus on financial and strategic decision-making
- Driving the local and international project management landscape using comprehensive business case methodology for Global Launch & Roll-Out Management, Market Entry & Go-to-Market Strategies
- Preparation of Group Financial planning, Forecasting & Analysis with focus on commercial excellence,product efficiency and growth drivers in collaboration with the CFO for C-Level and Board
- Focusing on delivering optimization, harmonization, digitalization and automation of processes and tools within the organization
Senior Consultant Retail & Consumer Goods
h+p hachmeister & partner LLC
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Implementation and control of new POS-strategy for the biggest national department store group (retail of the future).
- Concept and strategic development of CRM platform for selection of target customers for industry and retail clients.
- Establishing global omni-channel growth strategy for a fully vertical business model in the field of FMCG.
- Development, introduction and evaluation of AI-based Tool focusing on local and international POS expansions.
- Mentored junior consultants, helping them enhance their skills and contribute more effectively to projects.
Business Unit Controller & Project Manager
L'Oreal GERMANY LLC
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Advisor to the General Manager of Yves Saint Laurent Beauty (YSL) in the areas of finance, strategy and distribution.
- Management and control of Point of Sale reorganization including department, - retail-stores and wholesale.
- Lead of omni-channel strategy for optimizing profit and support of Brand performance "Track for Profit". (Increased savings by 0.5 Million)
- Initiation and evaluation of measures to optimize the pricing of product portfolio and sales channels (dynamic pricing).
- Creation of annual plans as well as cost and earnings forecasts for senior management and international stakeholder.
Financial Controller Designer Brands
L'Oreal GERMANY LLC
09.2016 - 10.2017
- Development of budgets & forecasts, creation of deviation analyzes, development of business-actions and decisions.
- Quarterly and annual P&L statement planning for the brands Giorgio Armani, Diesel, V&R and brand portfolio.
- Optimization of gross & profit margin through product and portfolio analysis (Price-Volume-Mix)
Financial Analyst Emerging Markets
L'Oreal LUXE MIDDLE EAST FZE
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Played a key role in annual audits by preparing detailed schedules, supporting documentation, and assisting auditors throughout the process.
- Assisted and guided executive team during business development decision-making to optimize profitability for Retail and Wholesale.
- Streamlined financial reporting for better decision-making with clear, concise analysis and presentation.
Cost Controller Internship
DAIMLER MIDDLE EAST & LEVANT FZE
08.2014 - 03.2015
- Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis
- Prepared monthly financial reports, highlighting key variances between actuals versus budgets or forecasts to assist in corrective actions where necessary.
- Join forces with various departments to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
Education
Pre MBA Qualification - Economics For Managers
Harvard Business School
Boston, Massachusetts 07.2020 - 2021.02
Bachelor of Science - International Finance
European School Of Finance
Nuertingen,Germany 03.2012 - 2015.06
Bachelor of Science - International Business Management
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA 08.2013 - 2014.06
Skills
Process Improvement
Business Analysis & Development
Retail Expansion
Strategic Planning
Business Cases
Accomplishments
- Increased Profit margin of YSL Beauty by 3%
- Business Case for international Roll Out of well established European fashion Brand - (1 Bn. revenue)
- POS Strategy for Department Store Chain - (800 Mio. revenue)
- Collaborated with IT-Provider to set up an AI-Based Returns-tool to manage and lower Omni-Channel product returns
- Transformation of Retail-Strategy for a national well known fashion Brand ( 300 Mio. revenue)
Software
Microsoft Power Point
SAP (FI-CO ,CO-PA)
SAC
Power BI
Timeline
Head of Controlling
Richemont Northern Europe GmbH
12.2022 - Current
Global Commercial Controlling Manager
WÖRWAG Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
12.2020 - 11.2022
Pre MBA Qualification - Economics For Managers
Harvard Business School
07.2020 - 2021.02
Senior Consultant Retail & Consumer Goods
h+p hachmeister & partner LLC
11.2019 - 06.2020
Business Unit Controller & Project Manager
L'Oreal GERMANY LLC
10.2017 - 08.2019
Financial Controller Designer Brands
L'Oreal GERMANY LLC
09.2016 - 10.2017
Financial Analyst Emerging Markets
L'Oreal LUXE MIDDLE EAST FZE
09.2015 - 08.2016
Cost Controller Internship
DAIMLER MIDDLE EAST & LEVANT FZE
08.2014 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - International Business Management
California State University - Fullerton
08.2013 - 2014.06
Bachelor of Science - International Finance
European School Of Finance
03.2012 - 2015.06