Géraldine Dessertenne
About Géraldine Dessertenne
Géraldine Dessertenne serves as the Group Financial Controller at Arc, where she has worked since 2018. She has extensive experience in financial management across various companies, including Valeo, Bureau Veritas, and Alstom, and has played a significant role in major projects such as the production of trains for the Paris Metro.
Current Position at Arc
Géraldine Dessertenne serves as the Group Financial Controller at Arc, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she oversees financial operations and ensures the integrity of financial reporting. Her responsibilities include managing budgets, forecasts, and financial strategies to support the company's objectives. Her tenure at Arc has been marked by a focus on enhancing financial processes and driving efficiency within the organization.
Professional Experience
Prior to her current role, Géraldine Dessertenne accumulated extensive experience in financial management across various organizations. She worked as a Financial Controller at Valeo for 11 months in 2009 in Mondovi, Italy. She also held the position of Financial Controller at Bureau Veritas for one year in Johannesburg, South Africa, and served as the UKI Budget, Reporting and Tender Controller at Alstom from 2012 to 2018 in London. Additionally, she briefly worked as a Communication Assistant at Opéra National de Paris in 2008.
Education and Expertise
Géraldine Dessertenne has a solid educational background in finance and management. She studied Controlling & Auditing at Audencia, where she earned a Master's degree from 2007 to 2011. She also attended Notre Dame du Grandchamp for prep school from 2005 to 2007 and Cypress Falls High School for one year in 2002 to 2003. Furthermore, she studied at Universidade de São Paulo, focusing on Economics, Administration, and Accounting, completing her studies in 2010.
Key Projects and Contributions
In her role as Group Financial Controller, Géraldine Dessertenne played a significant role in the financial management of Project MF01, which involved the production of 160 trains for the Paris Metro in collaboration with Bombardier and Areva TA. She was responsible for costing and pricing 12 additional trains for a customer, demonstrating her expertise in financial forecasting and pricing strategies. Additionally, she managed project bond requirements and hedging strategies to ensure financial stability and mitigate risks associated with the project.