Who is Alexandre, Consultant at H4 Partners?
Questions asked by Simon Guiet, Consultant within H4 Partners
Hello Alexandre! Can you tell us about the key steps in your career path?
I completed a double degree at Kedge Business School (Master Audit & Corporate Finance) and at the University of Nottingham (Msc Finance & Investment). During my studies, I had the opportunity to work in financial audit and then in the consulting industry as the deputy CFO of a start-up. Subsequently, I joined H4 Partners for my end-of-studies internship. At the end of this internship, I joined the team as a consultant.
Why did you join H4 Partners?
H4 Partners meets the 3 criteria that matter for me:
- A human-size company where initiatives are possible and valued.
- A consulting firm dedicated to performance management to develop technical skills in a field that interests me.
- A consulting firm dedicated to performance management to develop technical skills in a field that interests me.
What are your missions at the firm?
Since my arrival, I have worked on multiple client projects. We work across the entire performance management value chain. First, the development of financial models to help our clients with their investment or growth projects. Then, process automation through tools such as Power Query, VBA or Power Automate. For instance, we have automated the Reporting and Forecasting calendar of a multinational’s subsidiary. Finally, the design and implementation of financial and operational dashboards for high-potential SMEs.
In addition, upon my arrival I participated in the internal development of the firm by organizing the business seminar overseas.
What are your main professional challenges?
Being at the beginning of my career, I have a lot of professional challenges. From my point of view, it is a real luck! First, I seek to develop technical skills, particularly in finance, data analysis and in the use of new technological tools. In addition, the consulting profession requires agility and organization skills that we learn through project management. Finally, the consulting sector is an enriching environment through its social interactions. Soft skills are therefore essential!
In a second part, I want to develop both my managerial and commercial skills.
What are the values of H4 Partners that represent you the most?
Trust is the value of H4 Partners that represents me the most. It is the cornerstone for all healthy and durable relationships.
Pragmatism and excellence are two other values that I share and that give meaning to our work. Thoughtful and useful solutions for customer and personal satisfaction, this is what we offer at H4 Partners.
What do you prefer in your work?
Satisfying my curiosity by learning every day is undeniably my favorite part of my job!
The diversity of clients and missions allows me to upskill on many subjects. In addition, within the firm, we quickly have responsibilities on client projects as well as for internal development. For any motivated person, this framework is a godsend to progress quickly.
Finally, a piece of advice for those who wish to join the H4 Partners adventure?
An adventure is the right word. Joining H4 Partners is sign of many professional challenges. Adaptation, curiosity and autonomy are the key words for a successful adventure. The reward? The satisfaction of seeing progress every day in a field that interests us.
Ready for the adventure?
Now you know Alexandre better!
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