Alexandre FOISSEY

Corporate Finance team manager focused on divestures and acquisitions of the Group participating in the following:
• Assessment and prediction of financial risks and returns related to various projects using financial modelling
• Support in targeting and winning businesses through the negotiation and structuring of financial details
• Coordination of all parties involved in transactions (accountants, lawyers, financial experts, regulatory bodies, etc.)
• Management/review of any business plan on an ongoing basis (i.e. renewal / implementation of a satellite position, change in key contracts conditions such as price policy, leasing terms, funding rules, etc.)
• Set-up of 5-year plan goals for achieving specific revenues, profit margins and cash flows while ensuring compliance with debt covenants
• Reporting to executive and investment committees outlining developments in applicable market(s), making relevant recommendations for final investment decisions and illustrating the results of previous investment decisions using selected performance and risk indicators

In charge of managing an internal audit team to perform targeted audits over specific processes (i.e. financial, legal, fraud) in both the Americas and Western Europe regions and reporting subsequent results and recommendations to top management
• Assessment of documentation and evaluation of design effectiveness of internal controls to ensure compliance with the group’s internal policies in accordance with GAAP and IFRS
• Preparation of test plans to assess the operational effectiveness of the controls
• Improvement of internal controls through audit recommendations and provision of support to establish new control structures where necessary
• Coordination of internal audit teams and follow-up of internal audit process (i.e. preparation, work field, report and wrap-up)

Assisting Corporate & Private Equity firms in every M&A phase:
• Identification of value drivers and potential deal issues prior to due diligence
• Evaluation of trading and risk management (i.e. quality review of historical and projected earnings, cash flows review, identification of potential adjustments on valuation such as working capital adjustments, one-offs, non-recurring items, debt like items, etc.)
• Definition of transition requirements
• Sell-side assistance for divestitures from strategy through execution
• Valuations advice in the context of accounting considerations

Associate manager in Audit (10 months) prior to transfer in Transaction Services (14 months) at PwC New Zealand

Participating in legal and contractual audits within the Automotive & Services department:
• Responsible for public companies' compliance with local (French) and international (IFRS) GAAP
• In charge of the review of consolidated financial statements or subsidiaries of listed companies
• Participation in company's quarterly SOX 404 internal control risk assessment process, including annual documentation and evidential matter requirements

Internal auditor conducting internal control assignments in several departments (i.e. Purchasing, Finance, IT Technologies, Logistics) in Europe (France, Romania, Spain & United-Kingdom):
• Assessment of inherent business risks and identification of key controls
• Communication of results and recommendations to the audited entity