Frederic Plourde
About Frederic Plourde
Frederic Plourde serves as the Financial Planning Director at Cascades, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in financial planning and analysis, having held various roles in the industry since 2002.
Work at Cascades
Frederic Plourde has been serving as the Financial Planning Director - COE FP&A at Cascades since 2018. In this role, he has been responsible for overseeing financial planning processes and strategies within the organization. His tenure at Cascades has included significant contributions to the integration of the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process into budgeting and rolling forecasts, which supports the execution of business strategies. Prior to his current position, he held the role of FP&A / S&OP Team Lead at Cascades from 2012 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Frederic Plourde holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Université Laval, where he studied from 1992 to 1996. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Université de Sherbrooke, completing his studies from 1998 to 2002. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in financial planning and analysis, as well as business management.
Background
Before joining Cascades, Frederic Plourde worked at Fontaine Industries as Financial Director from 2008 to 2012. He has also held the position of Cost & Quotation Manager at Saargummi from 2002 to 2005. His diverse experience in financial roles has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of financial management and strategic planning.
Achievements
Frederic Plourde has successfully finalized a high-level 'target setting' financial planning model over a five-year horizon. He has implemented an 'Enterprise Performance Management' tool from the SAP suite (BPC) and provided training to FP&A directors across various business units. Additionally, he has streamlined the budget presentation process to senior management, reducing the time spent by one-third by emphasizing key elements and action plans.