Diagnosis & performance analysis
- Assessment of your financial results
- Analysis of your cost structure and performance drivers
- Identification of areas for improvement and priorities
Financial, strategic and operational advisory for your growth in France
Managing your performance, structuring your organisation, accelerating your growth: our consultants support international companies at every step.
Verified client reviews- 20+ years of experience
- Member of ODEC & CNCC
From startups to large corporations, they trust us to succeed in France.
Our areas of expertise
Five areas of expertise to steer and grow your business
Flexible support, one-off or ongoing, tailored to your stage of development and your priorities.
Financial management & dashboards
- Setting up key indicators tailored to your business
- Dashboards to steer your results
- Regular monitoring of your performance
Process optimisation & digitalisation
- Mapping of existing processes
- Improvement proposals and digitalisation of tasks
- Implementation of effective tools and methods
Strategic support
- Defining or revising your growth strategy
- An operational, prioritised action plan
- Support for decision-making
Outsourced management: CFO, COO, HR Director
- Support with the financial and operational management of your business
- One-off or ongoing support depending on your needs
- Support with budget management and financial planning
Alongside international and French companies since 2003
Our approach
A proven method, from diagnosis to management
Structured, transparent support designed to turn your management data into concrete decisions.
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Understanding your context
We analyse your organisation, your results and your development objectives in France.
- 02
Building a data-driven diagnosis
We identify your performance drivers and priorities, backed by data.
- 03
Deploying an action plan
We build concrete, prioritised recommendations with you.
- 04
Steering over the long term
Dashboards, regular monitoring and adjustments to secure your growth.
2003
Advising international and French companies growing in France.
+90%
Of international clients, from defence to healthcare.
A measurable impact on your development
We combine technical expertise and operational insight to create value at every step.
- A single point of contact for your financial, operational and HR challenges
- Decisions informed by reliable, clear data
- An organisation structured to absorb your growth
- Our priority is fast, precise and professional support.
Testimonials · 5.0 / 5 on Google
They trust us
Anton and the team have been very helpful in setting up and automating our Shopify transactions with Pennylane. Communication has been clear and responsive throughout, and they provided excellent technical support to ensure everything worked correctly. We have been very pleased with their service.
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David Riley
Google review
We have had the pleasure of working with this accounting firm for several years, and we could not be more grateful for their continued support and dedication. From the very beginning, they have always been highly committed, incredibly responsive, and truly attentive to our needs. Their patience, professionalism, and willingness to take the time to explain things clearly have made a real difference in our day-to-day work.
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Their exceptional attention to detail and the high quality of their work save us valuable time every year and give us great confidence when preparing for financial audits. Thanks to their expertise and reliability, we are able to approach these important periods with much more peace of mind.
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Clémentine
Google review
I have the good fortune of working with KeyPoint International from Canada to grow our business in France, and their support has been a real asset for OVA.
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Thanks to their team, we were able to structure our setup in France thoroughly and efficiently, with very complete support ranging from company formation to payroll, including bank accounts, administrative procedures, cards and the various files tied to our local development.
I work in particular with Lisa, who is extremely reliable, rigorous, punctual and always very quick to reply. For a Canadian company growing its business in France, having someone like her on the ground makes a real difference day to day.
More broadly, the whole KeyPoint International team has always been available, professional and a pleasure to work with. They allowed us to focus on our growth while knowing that the administrative, financial and operational side was in good hands.
I recommend them without hesitation to any foreign company looking to set up or grow in France.
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Harold
Google review
I have been working with VMI, now Keypoint, since July 2019, when I became CFO of my company.
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Throughout these years, Keypoint has demonstrated outstanding responsiveness, flexibility, and reliability. Their team is highly professional, business-oriented, and always a pleasure to work with.
I would highly recommend Keypoint to any organization looking for a reliable and proactive business partner.
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Benjamin Pommelet
Google review
We're working with KeyPoint (VM before) for a long time now to our complete satisfaction. Our regular contact person responds quickly and is well informed about French legislation, which is very convenient for us as a Dutch company. In addition, our French is not enough, so it is especially nice that they are good at English, allowing us to communicate well with them.
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I would definitely recommend KeyPoint to other companies in the Netherlands that have French branches.
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Anita Barkel
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does an outsourced CFO actually do, week to week?
You get support for the financial and operational management of your French entity: budget monitoring, cash management, reporting and input on management decisions. The scope can be occasional or continuous, depending on your needs.
At what point should we hire a French finance lead instead of outsourcing?
Once your French operations need a full-time, on-site finance function, typically as headcount, transaction volume or reporting complexity grow. Until then, outsourcing covers the same responsibilities without the cost of a hire.
Can you produce group reporting in our parent's format and currency?
Yes. We prepare consolidated reporting in the format and currency your parent company requires, alongside your French statutory accounts.
How does the handover work if we later hire in-house?
We hand over your processes, reporting templates and financial history to your new finance lead, and stay available during the transition. This keeps your French entity's financial management running without a gap.
Can you manage the French banking relationship and payment approvals?
Yes. We can manage the relationship with your French bank and organise payment approval processes, within the mandate you give us.
How quickly can you take over from an incumbent provider?
This depends on the state of your files and the handover from your current provider. A straightforward transition usually takes no more than a few weeks, and we coordinate directly with the outgoing provider.
Can you support us through a funding round or a group audit?
Yes. We prepare the financial information and documentation needed for a funding round or a group or statutory audit, and liaise directly with your investors' or auditors' teams.
Do you work in our accounting system, or do we move to yours?
Either. We can work in your existing accounting system or use ours, depending on what works best for your reporting and your group's requirements.
How much does management advisory support cost for a foreign subsidiary in France?
It depends on the nature and duration of the assignment: a one-off diagnosis, setting up dashboards, or long-term outsourced management. We prepare a tailored quote after an initial free discussion about your needs and your stage of development.
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Our team supports you at every step of your establishment and growth in France. Let's discuss your needs.
Benjamin Chemoul & David Jian
Partners & Certified Public Accountants