Pierre Francois

Pierre Francois has had a diverse and extensive career in finance and consulting. Pierre currently holds the position of Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis Director (FP&A) at Win Systems since April 2019. Prior to that, Pierre worked as a Business & Finance Consultant at Toptal from October 2017 to March 2019, where they excelled in designing financial models and providing value to high-profile companies. From November 2015 to October 2017, they served as the Head of Finance/Senior Controller at Opportunity Network, taking on the role of CFO. Before that, they worked at Mazars USA as a Senior Manager, CPA, FCCA, ACCA from November 2013 to November 2015, where they led large audit assignments and played a crucial role in the development of the German Desk. Pierre also gained valuable experience at Mazars UK, starting as a Manager/Senior Manager in Audit & Advisory from September 2006 to February 2011 and later being promoted to the position of Director from March 2011 to November 2013. Their career began at Mazars as a Junior/Senior in Audit & Advisory from September 2002 to August 2006. Prior to their work at Mazars, Pierre served as a Fixed Income Sales Intern at BNP Paribas in 2001.

Pierre Francois pursued their Master of Science (MSc) in Management / Finance from HEC Paris, completing it from 1998 to 2002. In 2000-2001, they also participated in the CEMS Master of Science in Management program at CEMS - The Global Alliance in Management Education, focusing on Accounting and Finance. Pierre pursued two accounting and finance courses at Louisiana State University in 2015. Additionally, they successfully passed the exams for a chartered accountant from ACCA in 2007, specializing in Auditing and Accounting. In the same year, they obtained the FCCA credential from ACCA. Pierre also obtained the CPA (Certified Public Accountant), New York State certification in November 2015, granted by the New York State Education Department.