Caroline Cheroux

HR & Accounting Lead @VINCI

Calgary, AB, CA

VINCI is building the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir in Canada located 15 km West of Calgary through its earthworks subsidiary specialized in major projects.This project will help to protect the inhabitants of Calgary and the surrounding areas by diverting and temporarily storing water from the Elbow River during peak volume events to avoid flooding such as occurred in 2013.The project, worth CAN$379 million is anticipated to last for three years. It includes a regulation structure on the Elbow river, a 29 m high earthen dam stretching approximately 3.8 km, and working together with a water intake and a 4.3 km diversion channel. In total, earthwork for this project is estimated at around 5 million cubic metres. The contract also includes road development works and construction of engineering structures on adjacent roads.Award of the Springbank Project acknowledges VINCI Construction’s expertise in infrastructure that contributes to climate resilience in support of sustainable development. It reinforces VINCI’s local presence in Canada, where it accounts for over 5,200 employees and generated revenue of €1.6 billion in 2021.Selected Achievements: Joined the project at its inception, supporting the Finance Director in implementing processes. Completed in June 2023. Managed all accounting and banking activities and supported the HR/Payroll department growing from 10 employees in May 2022 to over 300 employees by Summer 2023. Implemented Group Benefits in June 2023. Acted as the right hand of the Finance Director, supporting all finance and administration requirements beyond my immediate scope (Contracts, Insurance, Cost Control, Purchasing, etc.). Implemented numerous processes for the entire department, contributing significantly to the success of an important internal audit in September 2023. Trained new staff in accounting, finance, HR, payroll, and new processes.

KEDGE Business School

Business school Diploma - Bachelor's & Master's Degree, Audit and Management Control

French Ministry of National Education

Diploma of Accounting and Finance - Bachelor's Degree, Finance and Accounting