Sarrah B.

Management Consultant

Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2022 - Dec 2024
3 years

Management Consultant

Skyguide

  • Built and managed the Finance Transformation PMO from scratch, driving 15 operational excellence initiatives to restore competitiveness in anticipation of market liberalization
  • Redesigned and automated the Travel & Expense (T&E) operating model, improving cash management, cutting processing time by 70%, and boosting compliance to 95%
  • Transitioned T&E back-office from support function to Center of Excellence, introducing automation, structured workflows, team upskilling, and a culture of data-driven decisions
  • Introduced governance and performance frameworks (SteerCos, KPIs, dashboards, charters..), enabling transparency and faster decisions across leadership and the Board
  • Aligned cross-functional teams, Geneva authorities, unions, and the Board around shared transformation roadmap for 1,500 employees
  • Directed change management, training, and post–go-live continuous improvement, ensuring high adoption, delivery of quick wins and issue resolution
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
2 years

Management Consultant

Coty

  • Established the global PMO for the offshoring of Finance operations (30+ markets), defining roadmap, milestones, migration activities to meet Board-mandated savings targets
  • Implemented governance, structured reporting and risk management frameworks (RAG dashboards, decision logs, mitigation plans)
  • Designed and rolled out training programs on new ways of working, implemented KPIs to track completion and satisfaction globally
  • Partnered with local leaders and PMO to ensure alignment, quality execution, and process operations post go-live
  • Delivered end-to-end communication and change management strategy, creating toolkits, messaging, and events to support adoption across all markets
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
2 years

Management Consultant

Shortlist Professionals

  • Developed the core talent search process from scratch, reducing client delivery time by 50% and improving quality, while laying the foundation for future SaaS integration
  • Supported founders in pivoting HR consulting into a productized offering, designing standardized salary benchmarks, onboarding kits, and operational playbooks
  • Acted as interim project manager for a £2.1M talent platform launch, supporting 300 hires across 10 African countries and collaborating with Sales and Tech on product optimization, finance tracking, and donor reporting, ensuring compliance with UKAID requirements
  • Operationalized new processes to Mumbai and Nairobi teams, driving adoption, continuous improvement, and knowledge management
Jan 2018 - Present
8 years
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Pro Bono Mentoring & Coaching

  • Coaching and consulting to startups and small business owners in France and India on strategy, leadership and operational excellence
Jan 2018 - Present
8 years

Management Consultant

Self-employed

Jan 2014 - Dec 2017
4 years

Management Consultant

Capgemini Consulting

  • Executed finance migration to a Shared Services Center as part of Europcar’s pre-IPO performance program, managing process documentation, recruitment, and training for 28 clerks to ensure operations transfer and continuity
  • Redesigned pricing and operating model for BNP Paribas’s subsidiary, returning the entity to profitability within six months
  • Developed and implemented a talent and leadership program for 180 employees at Crédit Agricole IT Services, enabling the transition from a support function to a strategic business partner model
  • Delivered cross-functional and cross-cultural change programs across France, India, and Morocco (150 employees), driving collaboration, communication, and adoption of new ways of working
  • Managed post-merger integration of finance functions across 20 countries, establishing PMO governance, reporting standards, and streamlined delivery
  • Mentored junior consultants and strengthened Capgemini’s internal recruitment and training capabilities
Jan 2011 - Dec 2013
3 years

Business & Performance Analyst

RCI Banque

  • Supported sales direction with strategic and operations improvement initiatives, data-driven reporting, recommendations and hands-on support to management

Summary

Management Consultant with 12 years’ experience building and scaling operations improvement initiatives globally. Adept at bringing clarity and structure to complexity, designing processes, teams, and operating models that drive performance. Proactive and excellence-focused, I combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. As an empathetic, people-centered leader and certified systemic coach, I empower teams to perform at their best and achieve sustainable impact.

Languages

French
Native
German
Advanced
English
Advanced
Spanish
Intermediate

Education

Oct 2010 - Jun 2012

Grenoble Graduate School of Business

Master in International Business · International Business · France

Oct 2006 - Jun 2009

Université Catholique de Lyon

Bachelor in International Relations · International Relations · France

Certifications & licenses

Certified Systemic Coach

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