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SOLÈNE GRÉGOIRE

Summary

Dedicated and hardworking finance professional with over 8 years of experience as a finance partner in healthcare sector, corporate governance specialist and auditor.

Excellent problem solving skills, proven ability to adapt quickly to different stakeholders and to communicate complex concepts in dynamic environment. Purpose-driven and strong work ethics.


Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Analyst & Finance Partner

Europe Hospitals
11.2019 - Current
  • Prepared financial analyses and strategic cases for heads of medical departments and executive committee to take strategic decisions.
  • Main finance business partner for medical departments (including medical services, pharmacy and operating quarters).
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities of strategic development. Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
  • Prepared and monitored the budget of the institutions together with medical and pharmaceutical departments.

Corporate Governance Associate Analyst

ISS – Institutional Shareholder Services Europe
03.2017 - 11.2019
  • Analyze governance and financial information for the Benelux market; Analyze remuneration policies of board of directors;
  • Communicate and engage with publicly listed companies and international investors;
  • Reference person with regards to Benelux Corporate Laws and corporate governance practices;
  • Participate in various projects within international teams on governance and responsible investment topics (European trends, application of European Directives, Pan European comparisons);
  • In charge of recruitment and training of interns.

Financial Auditor - EU Funds

EY
09.2016 - 03.2017
  • Audited beneficiaries of EU funds (DG Home & Justice) by reviewing grant agreements, budget proposals and toolkits;
  • Traveled both domestically and internationally to conduct and support audit assignments;
  • Built relationships with both donors and beneficiaries;
  • Analyzed and identified financing issues of non-profit organizations.

Financial Auditor - Assurance Service

EY
10.2014 - 09.2016
  • Reviewed financial accounts (BEGAAP and IFRS) and perform tests of internal controls; Completed audit paperwork and memoranda by documenting audit tests and findings.
  • Worked in a large variety of business fields and built strong client relationships at the appropriate levels.


Volunteer

National Trust of England, Claydon House
07.2011 - 07.2011
  • Participated in the daily management of a non-profit organization as a member of the volunteer team.

Corporate Governance Research Intern Benelux

MSCI – ISS | Institutional Shareholder Services Europe,
01.2014 - 06.2014
  • Assisted analysts in providing governance recommendations and analysis to institutional clients.

Education

Master - Business Engineering, Specialization in Finance

Solvay Brussels School of Economics And Management
Brussels, Belgium
09.2013

Bachelor - Business Engineering

Solvay Brussels School of Economics And Management
Brussels, Belgium
09.2011

High School Diploma -

Lycée Français Jean Monnet
Brussels, Belgium
06.2007

Skills

  • Strategic and Financial Planning
  • Financial Reporting and Analysis
  • Problem-Solving & Project Management
  • Improvement Recommendations
  • Financial Budgeting
  • In-Depth Research
  • Excel and Microsoft Office package (full knowledge)
  • Qlik Sense (Data Analytics Software)
  • Board Governance & Governance Practices
  • Stakeholder and Investor Relations

Certification

  • PRINCE 2 Foundation Certificate in Project Management, Axelos (2022)

Languages

French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Dutch
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Business Analyst & Finance Partner

Europe Hospitals
11.2019 - Current

Corporate Governance Associate Analyst

ISS – Institutional Shareholder Services Europe
03.2017 - 11.2019

Financial Auditor - EU Funds

EY
09.2016 - 03.2017

Financial Auditor - Assurance Service

EY
10.2014 - 09.2016

Corporate Governance Research Intern Benelux

MSCI – ISS | Institutional Shareholder Services Europe,
01.2014 - 06.2014

Volunteer

National Trust of England, Claydon House
07.2011 - 07.2011

Master - Business Engineering, Specialization in Finance

Solvay Brussels School of Economics And Management

Bachelor - Business Engineering

Solvay Brussels School of Economics And Management

High School Diploma -

Lycée Français Jean Monnet
SOLÈNE GRÉGOIRE