Speaker: Esther Leloux, CEO & Founder, We Are Eves
What would you like to say to your CFO, Ernst-Jan?
Esther Leloux: I want to express my immense gratitude to Ernst-Jan Minema for his tremendous support to our young founding team. In just a few weeks, he became an integral part of our team, blending seamlessly with our millennials and newcomers, and his presence greatly contributed to our enjoyment and success
What challenges were you facing before working with the CFO Centre?
Esther Leloux: When Ernst joined us, he addressed crucial areas as we transitioned from a start-up to a scale-up. He efficiently organized administration, accounting, reporting, and financial matters. Ernst's exceptional management of our administrative staff was commendable. He also played a pivotal role in shaping our strategy, providing insights for key decisions, and overseeing the impactful Dogellegends project. He reduce our workload and handled financial due diligence
What were the specific benefits for the company?
Esther Leloux: The benefits for the company from collaborating with Ernst & Young are very clear. Everything runs smoothly on the finance front; the accounting is in order, creditor management is well-handled, basically, everything needed for invoicing is in place. I don't have to worry about the reporting to our board of investors. It's always clear, and investors know how to reach him when important questions arise. So yes, the importance for the company is extremely significant. Without Ernst, we wouldn't be where we are today.
What have been the personal benefits for you?
Esther Leloux: Ernst is my trusted partner for tackling tough client negotiations, strategic decisions, and ensuring our company's financial stability. His support brings me peace of mind and better sleep.
What is the number that holds particular significance for you and why?
Esther Leloux: Ernst handled 349 financial due diligence questions and 500 others with unwavering dedication, and I'm deeply grateful.
