Yann Penaud
@yannpenaud
Finance Director with 20+ years leading IFRS finance transformations and consolidation in multinationals.
FranceWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Senior Finance Leader with 20+ years of experience across luxury, retail, and technology sectors, operating in France, Switzerland, and Ireland. I specialize in financial reporting, consolidation, treasury management, and finance transformation under IFRS, US GAAP, and Swiss GAAP.
I’m at my best when finance functions need to be secured during periods of change. I lead cross-functional teams in complex international organizations, bringing structure to monthly closings, accounting operations, and finance leadership.
In recent roles, I’ve managed finance teams (including a team of 3), acted as the interface between executive management and external auditors, and supported financial planning and analysis, cash flow management, and dashboard reporting. I also bring experience in business partnering with executives and investors, including financial restructuring and profitability optimization.
My track record includes reducing the month-end closing cycle by 25% through reporting automation and advanced Excel, and improving finance processes through ERP implementations and process optimization. I provide hands-on financial advisory and structuring support, including tax and consolidation-focused work.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Finance Manager
De Grisogono
Jan 2014 - Jan 2015 (1 year)
Supervised monthly closing and statutory accounts, with oversight of cash management and tax compliance. Contributed to group consolidation activities.
Chief Accountant
Polo Ralph Lauren
Jan 2011 - Jan 2014 (3 years)
Managed monthly reporting for the Swiss legal entity and supported group reporting under US GAAP and Swiss GAAP. Led monthly closing operations, coordinated internal/external auditors, and reduced the month-end closing cycle by 25% through reporting automation.
Chief Accountant
Novell Ltd
Jan 2008 - Jan 2011 (3 years)
Coordinated consolidation and reporting across three European entities, supporting complex accounting operations and monthly closings. Implemented Oracle ERP and improved finance processes and reporting.
Chief Accountant
Symantec Ltd
Jan 2006 - Jan 2007 (1 year)
Controlled monthly and annual closing for the French entity and supported financial analysis across multiple international entities. Implemented Oracle ERP, improved finance processes, and managed internal/external audit activities alongside automation to reduce reporting cycle times.
Audit & Accounting
Audit Conseil
Jan 2001 - Jan 2006 (5 years)
Provided audit and advisory support, including accounting and tax review for SMEs and preparation of financial statements and reporting. Developed financial analysis tools and supported finance transformations and international interim management assignments.
Interim Manager
CWF (Fashion & Luxury)
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Secured and stabilized the finance function during a transition. Managed monthly closings, led a small accounting team, and supported FP&A, treasury, and auditor/business stakeholder coordination under IFRS and US GAAP.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ICEE Nantes
DESCF / DECF, Accounting & finance
Studied the DESCF/DECF accounting qualification at ICEE Nantes.
ACCA
ACCA (10/14 papers), Accounting
ACCA studies with 10/14 papers completed.
Dublin School
Management Diploma, Management
Earned a Management Diploma from Dublin School.
CEFCO Geneva
Master in Wealth Engineering, Wealth engineering
Completed a Master in Wealth Engineering at CEFCO Geneva.
ESA Paris
AMF / IOBSP certification, Financial services
Completed AMF / IOBSP certification training at ESA Paris.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
FranceAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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