Charlène Tourneaux
About Charlène Tourneaux
Charlène Tourneaux serves as the Finance Director for FP&A Europe at Brown-Forman, bringing extensive experience in financial analysis and management within the spirits industry. She has progressed through various roles at Brown-Forman since 2014, demonstrating a strong focus on European markets.
Work at Brown-Forman
Charlène Tourneaux has held multiple positions at Brown-Forman, a leading spirits company. She began her career there as a Financial Analyst in France from 2014 to 2016. After two years, she transitioned to a managerial role as Manager of FP&A Developed Europe from 2018 to 2020 in Barcelona. Following this, she was promoted to Finance Director of FP&A Europe in 2020, a position she has held for four years in Ville de Paris, Île-de-France. Her roles have involved significant responsibilities in financial planning and analysis, particularly focusing on European markets.
Education and Expertise
Charlène Tourneaux has a robust educational background in finance and management. She studied at Notre Dame de Sannois, achieving her BAC in Scientifique from 2000 to 2007. She then attended UFA Jeanne d'Arc, where she obtained a BTS in Management des Unités Commerciales from 2007 to 2009. Tourneaux furthered her education at IDRAC Business School, earning a Master 1 in Management & Marketing in 2011 and a Master 2 in Management & Entrepreneurship in 2012. She completed her academic journey with an MSc in Accounting & Finance from Coventry University in 2013.
Background
Before joining Brown-Forman, Charlène Tourneaux gained experience in various roles that contributed to her financial acumen. She worked as a Sales Representative (Traineeship) at Segafredo Zanetti France from 2009 to 2012 and served as a Junior Department Manager (Traineeship) at Cultura from 2007 to 2009. These positions provided her with foundational skills in sales and management, which she later applied in her financial roles within the spirits industry.
Achievements
Charlène Tourneaux has demonstrated significant career progression within Brown-Forman, moving from a Financial Analyst to Finance Director of FP&A Europe. Her extensive experience in financial analysis and management, particularly in the spirits industry, has positioned her as a key player in overseeing financial planning and analysis for the company's European operations since 2020. This role highlights her expertise in navigating the complexities of financial management within a multinational corporation.