CASE STUDY
Overview of a Transition Management Mission conducted by one of our interim managers:
Position: Interim Corporate Management Control Manager – Retail Sector
Context & Objectives: Structuring financial performance monitoring in an international environment
Within a global retail group undergoing transformation, this mission aimed to strengthen financial performance monitoring, improve the reliability of management data, and structure the reporting processes to support strategic decision-making at both headquarters and operational entity levels.
Key Challenges & Actions:
- Supervised corporate management control by consolidating financial information from various entities and ensuring close monitoring of key performance indicators
- Managed a team of 6 controllers, fostering coordination, skill development, and effective cross-functional collaboration across the Group
- Oversaw cash forecasting and working capital requirement (WCR) analysis in close coordination with the treasury and finance departments
- Ensured timely and reliable submission of monthly reporting packages by verifying and consolidating data rigorously
- Optimized the use of SAP and Power BI by structuring dashboards and automating analyses for enhanced decision support
- Provided operational teams with financial insights and reinforced a shared performance-driven culture across the business units
Results:
- Improved reliability and responsiveness of financial reporting
- Strengthened the performance and autonomy of the controlling team
- Deployed advanced Power BI dashboards supporting strategic decisions
- Enhanced cash forecasting accuracy and more effective WCR management
Profile of our Interim Manager at MANAGERIM:
- Proven experience in corporate controlling in complex, multi-site environments
- Expertise in performance monitoring, cash flow, and working capital optimization
- Advanced proficiency with SAP, BFC, and Power BI
- Strong leadership and ability to drive cross-functional alignment
- Capable of engaging operational teams and aligning financial strategy with business priorities
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