Finance and Administrative Director
An experienced finance and administrative director with a high level of expertise in supporting and structuring start-ups and SMEs in the biotech sector.
Aziza El Bahi
Experienced Finance and Administrative Director with over 20 years of expertise in supporting and structuring start-ups and SMEs, particularly in the biotech sector. I worked 10 years in an accounting firm with portfolio management in accounting, tax, and social matters.
After, for 10 years I managed the accounting and payroll department for organizations with multi-site accounting, handling budgets of 15 millions euros and more than 200 employees. I operate in a cross-functional role between executive management and external partners (accounting firms, auditors, legal advisors, and investors).
- 20+ years of experience in finance leadership and accounting, specialized in startup restructuring and organizational optimization.
- Strong track record in managing multi-entity groups (up to 250 employees / €12M budgets)
- Expert in financial turnaround, treasury management, and implementation of efficient processes
- Proven ability in negotiating with investors, financial partners & public authorities, and securing funding
- Recognized leadership: managing cross-functional teams (finance, HR, payroll) and supporting CEOs in strategic decision-making.
Unique Value Proposition
Cost-effectiveness & reduced administrative burden
Independent financial assessment
Strategic support & long-term value creation
Key achievements
Reliable financial reporting & agile budget control
Structuring fundraising rounds & securing public funding
Cost optimization and cash burn monitoring
Optimization of R&D Tax Credit (CIR) & non-dilutive financing
IT tools & processes implementation
Core Compenticies
Finance & Accounting
- Budget management,
- Cash flow,
- R&D tax credit (CIR/CII),
- financial reporting,
- investor relations
Human Resources
- Recruitment,
- Talent management,
- Payroll
- Compensation policy
- HR development.
Business Structuring
- Implementation of internal processes
- digitalization of workflows
- legal and financial structuring.
Liaison Between Management & Accounting Firm
- Coordination of financial data flows
- Supervision of closings
- Optimization of communication and reporting.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Supporting CEOs and teams
- Coordinating administrative and financial functions to drive growth and compliance.
Our clients
Our clients share the same ambition : to transform cutting-edge research into sustainable business models, while facing significant financial, regulatory, and operational challenges.
