Thomas Bacher

Head of controlling department, Lactalis Czech Republic, Prague.

Industrial management controller in the Kunín factory, Ostrava, Czech Republic.

Valeo (French automotive supplier, turnover: 10 billion euros), Créteil, France.

R&D/Projects controlling, Security Systems branch (6 months):
• Analyzed the industrial business plans of the divisions (CAA/IAR).
• Controlled R&D costs of the 11 production sites, and analyzed the variances versus budget.
• Followed up order intakes and commercial targets.
• Participated in the monthly closings and the budget of the R&D branch headquarters.

Branch controlling, Security Systems branch (6 months):
• Monitored the internal audit process of the branch (Loi de Sécurité Financière).
• Consolidated and analyzed the monthly reporting (month end results, 3-month forecasts) and the budget files under Excel and Hyperion.
• Participated in the redaction of the monthly comments (costs under the margin, operating margin, net income, and order intakes).
• Trained three new interns.

Vins Nicolas (Wine store), Mulhouse, France: store manager. (2 months)
• Advised customers, developed merchandising and sales events in store.
• Controlled stock and accountancy.