Sarah Fastrez
About Sarah Fastrez
Sarah Fastrez is a Business & Financial Controller with a diverse background in business analysis, auditing, and marketing. She has held various roles in notable organizations, including CHIREC, Deloitte Belgium, and IBA, and has earned multiple degrees from Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management.
Current Role at IBA
Sarah Fastrez serves as the Business & Financial Controller at IBA, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing financial operations and ensuring the effective management of business resources. Her work is based in Louvain-la-Neuve, in the Région wallonne of Belgium. Fastrez's expertise in financial control contributes to the strategic objectives of IBA.
Previous Experience in Business Analysis
Prior to her current role, Sarah Fastrez worked at CHIREC as a Business Analyst from 2014 to 2019. During her five years at CHIREC, she focused on analyzing business processes and providing insights to improve operational efficiency. This experience in the healthcare sector enhanced her analytical skills and understanding of business dynamics.
Professional Background in Finance and Auditing
Sarah Fastrez has a solid background in finance and auditing. She worked at Deloitte Belgium as an Auditor from 2011 to 2013, where she gained experience in financial assessments and compliance. Additionally, she held a position as a Data Mining Expert at WooRank for six months in 2013, further diversifying her professional skill set.
Educational Qualifications
Sarah Fastrez has an extensive educational background in economics and management. She earned a Master's degree in Business Engineering from Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management, studying from 2008 to 2010. She also completed a Master's in Management des Institutions de Santé et de Soins in 2016, and previously obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Engineering from the same institution. Her studies included an Erasmus program at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, focusing on Business Administration and Economics.
Early Career and Internships
In the early stages of her career, Sarah Fastrez gained valuable experience through internships and roles in various organizations. She worked as a Marketing Intern at L'Oréal in 2011 for five months, which provided her with insights into marketing strategies. Additionally, she served as Adjointe à la Direction du Département Secours at Croix-Rouge de Belgique from 2019 to 2022, where she contributed to the management of emergency services.