Frederic SIPAHI
Responsable Controlling Division, SOGEFI
Extensive experience in industrial controlling acquired in difficult industries (automaker, textile and automotive part supplier).
Excellent knowledge of modern financial controlling tools (budgeting, forecasting, planning, cost calculations, etc.) and of other management tools used in the industry.
I am fluent in English (TOIEC: Level 3, with 965 point /990)
255 contacts2010 - 2012Management of the controlling, accounting and IT Team (5 people) of a plant producing seats for Peugeot Citroen: 120 M€ of Turnover, 400 workers
•Develop plant budgets and associated forecasts, as well as plant reporting in accordance with Group procedures and deadlines
•Guarantee the accuracy of the accounting and financial information for the plant according to the Group policies, including compliance with relevant accounting and tax rules
•Identify and analyse the variances between the forecasted and actual results
•Determine and ensure the follow-up on raw materials and monitor the margins on goods sold
•Participate in the development of action plans and ensure their financial evaluation and follow-up
•Control the plant's operating cash flow, especially investment cash flow and accounts, receivables, payables and inventories
•Implementation of SAP FI/CO
2008 - 2009Faurecia (automotive parts supplier) Burnhaupt, France
Controlling of a plant producing bumpers: 30 ME of Turnover, 100 people
•Preparation the monthly actual closing in accordance with the Group procedures
•Set up, analyze, follow up costs and standard / actualized costing
•Analyze discrepancies and prepare all useful comments
•Prepare semester budgets, rolling forecats and Middle Term Plan
•Make sute that all financial rules and procedures are well applied
2007 - 2008Management of the controlling team (3 co-workers)
Controlling of a plant producing thread for the embroidery market and of a warehouse : 70 ME of Turnover, 300 people
•Management of the financial part of the restructuring plan (sales of assets, “right-sizing” of the labour force)
•Analyze and review operating budget and forecast, prepare and develop management presentations
•Management of the inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-process and finished products
•Ensure compliance with internal and external auditors from a financial perspective
2004 - 2007PSA Peugeot Citroën Mulhouse's plant (12000 workers), France
Controlling of the Logistics/Supply chain, Quality and the Overhaul services: 60 ME of general expenses,600 people
•Conduct monthly closing and report results, develop annual budget in coordination with management
•Maintain financial controlling tools and measurements
•Prepare financial reports and analyze variances