Bertrand RENAUD
Hong Kong
Summary
Financial controlling professional with 15+ years of experience managing budgeting, cost analysis, and financial reporting for multinational organizations. Proven expertise in leading cross-functional teams, implementing cost transparency models, and driving process improvements to achieve measurable financial efficiency. Experienced in M&A projects and financial systems integration.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Head of FP&A, Billing and Costing
AXA Asian Markets Services (AMS)
Hong Kong
01.2023 - Current
- Managed a team of 7 overseeing budgeting, pricing, and billing for shared IT platforms across Asia, managing a $90M annual budget, ensuring cost accuracy and transparency
- Spearheaded a strategic initiative to enhance the bottom-up costing model, aligning financial processes with business objectives and improving cost allocation accuracy
- Led the transition from a top-down recharging model to a full bottom-up process, increasing stakeholder visibility into cost structures
- Represented AMS in high-level client discussions, collaborating with CFOs and CIOs to optimize financial performance and recharging strategies
Regional Finance Business Partner - Asia
AXA Group Operation (AXA Technology)
Hong Kong
10.2019 - 12.2022
- Directed budgeting and controlling activities for IT services delivered to AXA Asia Insurance entities, managing a $160M annual budget while leading a team of 4 financial analysts
- Led a Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) initiative, identifying cost-saving opportunities and streamlining financial processes across the region
- Supported multiple M&A projects and organizational restructures, ensuring seamless integration of financial systems and compliance with group standards
- Partnered with AXA Group Operations HQ and regional finance teams to align reporting and ensure financial accuracy
Head of Financial Reporting - Asia
AXA Partners
Hong Kong
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Managed a team of 5 financial analysts, leading reporting activities across 7 countries in Asia, supporting $100M in annual revenue
- Ensured compliance with group reporting standards by organizing financial closings and budgeting processes, delivering accurate and timely results
- Adapted finance tools and processes to accommodate a significant organizational restructuring, maintaining operational continuity and accuracy
- Designed and delivered dashboards and business review materials for senior leadership, providing actionable insights to support strategic decision-making
Regional Financial Analyst - Asia
AXA Assistance
Hong Kong
05.2013 - 12.2017
- Supported the Regional CFO in managing financial reporting for a region spanning 8 countries, including China, India, Japan, and Thailand
- Conducted detailed analyses of revenue, staff costs, overheads, and contract profitability, driving insights into financial performance for regional leadership
- Developed VBA-based reporting tools for finance and HR departments, automating key reporting processes and improving data accuracy and efficiency
- Delivered training sessions to local teams, including the Japanese CFO, on financial tools and methodologies, enhancing regional capabilities
- Provided hands-on support during closings for countries in need, ensuring compliance with consolidation requirements
Controlling Manager
Bel Group
07.2012 - 04.2013
- Company Overview: multinational cheese marketer
- Led monthly closings and prepared the 2013 budget for the Afrik’OM division, encompassing 45 markets and multiple product lines
- Collaborated with marketing and sales teams to define pricing strategies for flagship brands (e.g., Laughing Cow, BabyBel, Kiri) in African markets
- Designed an anticipated P&L report using VBA, Essbase, and BW, providing visibility into division results 10 days before the closing date
- Supported the implementation of a new SAP Financial Package (BPC), streamlining financial processes and enhancing reporting accuracy
- Multinational cheese marketer
Junior Financial Analyst (Internship)
Canon France
06.2010 - 07.2011
- Contributed to monthly reporting and budget preparation activities, working closely with a team of 8 and reporting directly to the CFO
- Designed a VBA-based software package to analyze monthly expenses against budgets, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions
Education
CIMA Advanced Diploma - Management Accounting
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Master in Management Diploma - Management Control
EDHEC Business School Lille – Nice
01.2008 - 01.2012
Preparatory class - national competitive examinations to enter French business schools
Lycée Louis Barthou
France 01.2006 - 01.2008
Skills
Languages: French (Native), English (Fluent), Chinese (Basic)
Technical skills: Advanced Excel/VBA, Power Queries, Oracle, SAP, Peoplesoft, Oneplan, Essbase, BW
Additional Experience And Achievements
- Extensive experience of working in various cultural environments with 20+ years of living and studying abroad (Netherlands, Gabon, Libya, Canada, Hong Kong).
- Led and performed in a band, organizing shows for 100+ attendees.
Timeline
Head of FP&A, Billing and Costing
AXA Asian Markets Services (AMS)
01.2023 - Current
Regional Finance Business Partner - Asia
AXA Group Operation (AXA Technology)
10.2019 - 12.2022
Head of Financial Reporting - Asia
AXA Partners
01.2018 - 09.2019
Regional Financial Analyst - Asia
AXA Assistance
05.2013 - 12.2017
Controlling Manager
Bel Group
07.2012 - 04.2013
Junior Financial Analyst (Internship)
Canon France
06.2010 - 07.2011
Master in Management Diploma - Management Control
EDHEC Business School Lille – Nice
01.2008 - 01.2012
Preparatory class - national competitive examinations to enter French business schools
Lycée Louis Barthou
01.2006 - 01.2008
CIMA Advanced Diploma - Management Accounting
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
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