Sophie Milliot
About Sophie Milliot
Sophie Milliot serves as the VP Group Controller at Quadient, where she oversees group controlling for a revenue organization exceeding €1 billion. With extensive experience in financial management across various companies, she has held significant roles in organizations such as Compaq, Ricoh, and IQVIA.
Current Role at Quadient
Sophie Milliot serves as the VP Group Controller at Quadient since 2021. In this role, she oversees group controlling for an organization with over €1 billion in revenue, which operates in 29 countries across six regions. Approximately 80% of the company's operations are outside of France. Her responsibilities include managing a team of around 250 individuals, which consists of local CFOs, solutions teams, central CDG, consolidation, and corporate accounting.
Previous Experience at Quadient
Sophie Milliot has held multiple positions at Quadient. She worked as Directeur Administratif et Financier for the French subsidiary from 2018 to 2019 and as Directeur - Strategic Initiatives Office for six months in 2020. Additionally, she served as VP Consolidation, Accounting and Tax from 2020 to 2021. Her roles involved various financial management tasks and strategic initiatives within the organization.
Professional Background in Finance
Sophie Milliot has a robust background in finance, having worked at several notable companies. She was a Financial Controller at Compaq from 2000 to 2003 and held the position of Finance Manager at Compaq Computer Corporation in Houston from 1999 to 2000. She also served as Directeur Administratif et Financier at Wolters Kluwer France from 2003 to 2008, and at IQVIA France from 2014 to 2017. Her experience includes roles at Digital Equipment Corporation, where she worked in various financial capacities from 1989 to 1997.
Education and Professional Development
Sophie Milliot studied Finance and Accounting at ESC Compiègne from 1987 to 1989. She has also pursued further education at HEC Paris, focusing on leadership through the Université d'été program since 2013. This educational background supports her extensive experience in financial management and strategic planning.
Key Responsibilities and Achievements
In her current role, Sophie Milliot is responsible for the continuous improvement of monthly reporting processes, which include P&L, EBITDA, cash flow, and operational KPIs. She leads the implementation of forecasting processes, budgeting, and a three-year strategic plan. Additionally, she ensures compliance with IFRS standards and oversees the publication of financial statements.