Benedicte Gruwez
Berlaar - Belgium
Summary
Experienced and enthusiastic Consultant with track record of leading and implementing financial controls throughout large and small organizations across wide range of industries. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills to provide advice and expertise to client organizations improving business performance. Experienced in all aspects of operations, strategy and finance. Aspiring a job in an environment, where initiatives are encouraged, with a strong focus on people, processes and results. Implementing new ways of working and change tracks together with mentoring young professionals are my cup of tea.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant Financial Controler
GRUWEZ CONSULTANCY
04.2010 - Current
- Advisory in the set up of a Financial operational reporting group, responsible for the Budgeting (short and long term), restructuring plan
- Leading special projects for the financial aspect such as: the location search for foreign production plants, setting up a foreign production plan, making projections for a transition plan, setting up of the Cost calculation department
- Advisory in the preparing the Reporting to BoD, the executive committees and the management of the group and other stake holders
- Advisory and assistance in new reporting tools and reports
- Mentoring young professionals
- Broad financial and business expertise
- Strategic business partner
- Broad international expertise
- Leading change and restructuring
- Reporting and systems
- Performance management.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions.
- Building strong team dynamics.
SEVP FINANCIAL ENGINEERING
ABN AMRO BANK
07.2001 - 04.2007
- Responsible for the coordination of cross boarder transaction involving different accounting and tax treatments
- Responsible for transactions involving European tax shelter
- Preparing the set up, business plan, transition plan for international financial transactions for multinational companies
- Active in Belgium, Luxemburg, London and Amsterdam
HEAD CONTROLER
ABN AMRO BANK
05.1998 - 06.2001
- Responsible for the reporting of the accounts to head-office
- Responsible for the reporting of the operational results to the different business units in Belgium
- Implemented a new accounting and reporting software
- Led the transition of all the accounts from BEF to EUR
- Introduction of the EUR.
- Provided insightful financial analysis to support executive team in making informed business decisions.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
MANAGER AUDIT/ CONSULTING
TOUCH ROSS (DELOITTE)
09.1992 - 04.1998
- Managing audits of annual accounts of companies, from small to international
- Consulting on financial issues, such as setting up of reporting, cost analysis, set up of new companies,..
- With residence in Belgium, Czechoslovakian Republic, Slovak Republic, USA and France.
ASSISTANT AUDIT/ CONSULTING
TOUCH ROSS (DELOITTE)
09.1990 - 08.1992
- Managing audit of annual accounts of international companies on the field, with a team up to 10 people.
- Set-up of operational reporting tools.
JUNIOR AUDIT
TOUCH ROSS (FUTURE DELOITTE)
09.1987 - 08.1990
- Junior auditor.
- Performed detailed testing of account balances, transactions, and disclosures for accurate financial reporting.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Economics
06.1987
Skills
- Broad financial and business expertise
- Broad international expertise
- Leading change and restructuring
- Reporting and systems
- Analytical approach
- Hands-on
- Quick learner
- Conceptual thinking
- People care
- Mentoring young professionals
- Team player
- Working under time pressure
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Forecasting
- Cost accounting
Personal Information
- Number of Children: 1
- Date of Birth: 07/16/64
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
Dutch
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Advanced (C1)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
Accomplishments
- Co-founder of Athena Brussels in 1997
- President of BOD of Vlaamse Eutonieschool vzw from 2021-2023
- Secretary of Rotary Club Lier for 2021 -2023
Hobbies and Interests
- Sports: Golf, Swimming, hiking, biking
- Eutony
- Travel
- Crafts: knitting and crochet
- Family and Friends
- Getting involved in the local community
Timeline
Consultant Financial Controler - GRUWEZ CONSULTANCY
04.2010 - Current
SEVP FINANCIAL ENGINEERING - ABN AMRO BANK
07.2001 - 04.2007
HEAD CONTROLER - ABN AMRO BANK
05.1998 - 06.2001
MANAGER AUDIT/ CONSULTING - TOUCH ROSS (DELOITTE)
09.1992 - 04.1998
ASSISTANT AUDIT/ CONSULTING - TOUCH ROSS (DELOITTE)
09.1990 - 08.1992
JUNIOR AUDIT - TOUCH ROSS (FUTURE DELOITTE)
09.1987 - 08.1990
KU Leuven - Master of Science, Applied Economics
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