Julien De Castro
About Julien De Castro
Julien De Castro is a Financial Controller at Lombard Odier Group, where he oversees financial reconciliation of payroll and acts as a liaison between HR and Finance. He has a background in Accounting and Finance, with extensive experience in payroll activities and financial analysis.
Work at Lombard Odier
Julien De Castro currently serves as a Financial Controller at Lombard Odier Group, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for the financial reconciliation of payroll at the group level. He supervises HR payroll activities related to accounting bookings and manages the booking of bonuses and deferrals as part of the year-end process. Additionally, he handles the budget and forecasts for the HR unit and reports directly to the COO. Prior to his current role, he worked at Lombard Odier Group as an HR Finance & Global Mobility Cost Controller from 2018 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Julien De Castro has a solid educational background in finance and accounting. He studied at Haute Ecole de Gestion de Genève, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from 2013 to 2017. He also studied at Collège De Stäel, achieving Maturité gymnasiale while focusing on Economie et droit from 2006 to 2011. Additionally, he participated in an international exchange program at 숭실대학교, where he studied Business Administration for one year from 2015 to 2016. His academic foundation supports his expertise in financial analysis and payroll management.
Background
Julien De Castro has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles related to finance and administration. He began his career as a student cashier at Coop from 2011 to 2013. He then held positions such as Event Promoter at Rivella AG and Deliveryman at Domino's. After completing his studies, he worked as a Payroll Officer Junior at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies from 2013 to 2015. He further developed his skills as an Accounting & Administrative Officer at metaloïd sa and as an International Mobility Administrator at ITX SA.
Achievements
In his current role as Financial Controller, Julien De Castro has automated several financial analyses using Excel and SAP BI, enhancing efficiency in financial reporting. He acts as an intermediary between the HR and Financial Departments, supporting the Compensation & Benefits team with financial and analytical queries. His responsibilities include managing the financial aspects of payroll and ensuring accurate financial reconciliation, which contributes to the overall financial health of the organization.