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Passionate climber
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Lynn Brusselairs

Stockholm

Summary

Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles and project management.

Passionate about personal development through management, by giving trust and confidence to a team and encourage them to take on new responsibilities.

Currently looking for an opportunity at a forward-moving sustainable company with a focus on planetary, personal and societal level.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director and CFO

Decathlon Sverige AB
03.2023 - Current
  • Worke closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Define company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes.
  • Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
  • Manage financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.

CFO

Decathlon Sverige AB
08.2021 - 03.2023
  • Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
  • Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
  • Authored, evaluated and reviewed reports to highlight company financials to key stakeholders.
  • Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
  • Devised strategies for modifying existing policies to better integrate sustainability initiatives.
  • Identified, investigated and documented compliance violations and recommended corrective measures.
  • Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.

Head of Controlling

Decathlon Deutschland
01.2020 - 08.2021
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Created and maintained precise and accurate models, charts and reports for executive management
  • Generated comprehensive reports on portfolio performance and risk assessment.
  • Developed financial projections and forecasts to guide investment decisions.
  • Created financial strategies to optimize portfolio performance and reduce risk.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Finance Manager Digital & Logisitcs

Decathlon Deutschland
08.2018 - 12.2019
  • Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
  • Monitored budget and revenue trends adapted to the digital and logistics challenges and environment, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
  • Supported e-commerce management, e-commerce sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
  • Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.

Business Controller Supply

Decathlon France
09.2017 - 08.2018
  • Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
  • Formulated strategic plans and supported tactical initiatives to execute cost-savings deliverables.
  • Minimized process discrepancies by spearheading budget, supervising staff and controlling inventory and supply management.

Finance Manager

Decathlon Sverige AB
05.2015 - 08.2017
  • Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
  • Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
  • Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
  • Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.

Tax Specialist

Decathlon Belgium
05.2012 - 05.2015
  • Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state, and federal levels.
  • Maintained compliance by adhering to current tax laws and regulations.
  • Prepared tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations, and write-ups for organizations and entities.
  • Identified potential audit red flags to minimize risk of IRS audits.

Accountant

DSM Consulting BVBA
07.2010 - 04.2012
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.

Education

Master of Science - Business Economics

Lessius - KU Leuven
Antwerp, Belgium
06.2010

Skills

  • Change and Growth Management
  • Analytical and Critical Thinker
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Risk Management
  • Financial Modelling
  • Strategic Planning

Passionate climber

Love the outdoors, especially on the rocks!

Languages

Dutch
Native language
French
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Swedish
Advanced
C1
German
Upper intermediate
B2

Timeline

Executive Director and CFO

Decathlon Sverige AB
03.2023 - Current

CFO

Decathlon Sverige AB
08.2021 - 03.2023

Head of Controlling

Decathlon Deutschland
01.2020 - 08.2021

Finance Manager Digital & Logisitcs

Decathlon Deutschland
08.2018 - 12.2019

Business Controller Supply

Decathlon France
09.2017 - 08.2018

Finance Manager

Decathlon Sverige AB
05.2015 - 08.2017

Tax Specialist

Decathlon Belgium
05.2012 - 05.2015

Accountant

DSM Consulting BVBA
07.2010 - 04.2012

Master of Science - Business Economics

Lessius - KU Leuven
Lynn Brusselairs