What I do - driving stronger performance and higher valuations through scalable finance and innovation
With 20+ years in finance and tech scale-ups, I’ve led teams through growth, transformation, and restructuring, helping organizations improve performance, strengthen operations, and navigate scale and complexity with confidence. Today, I work hands-on with PE-backed and growth SMEs as Interim CFO and operator.
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A value creation platform for PE-backed and growth SMEs, building the scalable finance and operating backbone needed after acquisition or rapid growth. We combine CFO leadership, Finance PMI, automation and AI with a network of trusted specialists.
Exec advisory & board
I work hands-on with leadership teams to navigate complexity, create clarity and move faster. I currently serve on the board of Make by Celonis.
Speaking & coaching
I speak on AI adoption, finance transformation and human-centered execution, helping leaders turn technology-driven change into better results. Past: PAKCon, Waves and KI Gipfel.
A recent BCG study found that while AI is surging, 74% of companies still struggle to create real value—slowed by scattered data, too many tools, and resistance to change. But with smarter tech and smoother integrations, the opportunity for meaningful transformation has never been stronger.
— Boston Consulting Group
How I work
Value creation today is operational, not only financial. I work inside the company, enabling people and building systems that acquired and growing SMEs need to scale.
The shift is here. Automation and AI are accelerating everything. Yet many organizations remain stuck, slowed by fragmented systems, disconnected tools, and unclear data. This isn’t an IT issue. It’s a leadership one.
I’ve seen it firsthand as a CFO and Strategic Operator, leading transformations across scale-ups, M&A, and carve-outs. I know the pressure to deliver results fast, and the barriers that stand in the way. The real challenge isn’t the technology itself. It’s leadership, knowing where to start and having the courage to begin.
That’s where I come in. I help you build healthy, tech-driven organizations by connecting data and tools across the data-to-cash flow processes. This enables real-time visibility, faster decisions, and sustainable performance.
You don’t need a big program. Just small, smart steps that unlock momentum, so margins grow, and teams stay.
Let’s build the winners of tomorrow.
See how this works
Proven experience. Real results.
Building agile, tech-first finance organizations where smart systems and AI enable teams to focus on real value.
Trusted by leaders who value clarity and execution
“Fabienne is an experienced leader who excelled at staying on top of things and was always fully committed to Starmind's goals. At all times, she focused on finding the right balance between operational challenges and financial performance. I have come to know and appreciate her as an open and respectful individual. She has the skills and energy to lead an organisation successfully.”
Peter Waser
Board Member, Starmind (ex. Microsoft)
Ready to bring your finance function into the AI era?
Let’s start the conversation about building an automated, AI-enabled finance organization—designed for real-time decision-making, connected processes, and business steering at every level. Together, we’ll find the smartest path forward.
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