Raphael Vignes
About Raphael Vignes
Raphael Vignes is the Corporate FP&A Director at Criteo, responsible for strategic and financial initiatives. He has extensive experience in finance roles at Valeo, PwC, Sagemcom, and COGITA, and holds multiple degrees in business and finance.
Corporate FP&A Director at Criteo
Raphael Vignes holds the position of Corporate FP&A Director at Criteo since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for supporting company-wide strategic and global initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions. His duties also involve preparing and analyzing annual and quarterly earnings reviews for external publications and investors. Additionally, Vignes provides performance reviews, ad-hoc analysis, and financial modeling for the Board, CFO, and Leadership Team. He is accountable for the Group forecast and annual plan, including the definition and communication of guidelines and end-results analysis.
Finance Director at Valeo
Raphael Vignes served as Finance Director at Valeo’s Group Electronics Expertise and Development Services from 2012 to 2020. Over his 8-year tenure in the Créteil Area, France, he played a crucial role in overseeing financial activities, ensuring the company's financial health, and supporting business operations through detailed financial analysis and strategic planning.
Senior Auditor at PwC
From 2007 to 2012, Raphael Vignes worked as a Senior Auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in Paris. During his 5-year tenure, he gained substantial experience in auditing, financial reporting, and compliance. This role laid a solid foundation for his expertise in accounting and finance.
Educational Background
Raphael Vignes has a robust educational background that includes several degrees and certifications. He completed a Master of Science (MS) in Business Administration at San Diego State University from 2006 to 2007, focusing on International finance and accounting. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Robert Gordon University in 2005. He also holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Montpellier Business School, achieved after studying from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, Vignes studied at ICAEW, where he completed a CFAB in Accounting, Finance, and Economics from 2009 to 2010. He finished high school at Lycée militaire d'Aix-en-Provence in 2003.
Early Career Roles
Raphael Vignes has had a diverse early career, including roles at various international companies. In 2006, he worked as a Project Assistant at Sagemcom Australasia Pty Ltd in Sydney, Australia, for 3 months. Before that, he was a Sales and Marketing Coordinator at COGITA Business Services Limited in Auckland, New Zealand, from 2005 to 2006. These roles provided valuable international exposure and experience in project management and sales coordination.