Francisco Sanchez Partner
Professional Background
Francisco Sanchez is a Partner at Forvis Mazars, leading the Distribution and Consumer Goods sector in France and internationally. He holds an engineering degree and a European MBA, and has over 30 years of experience in audit and advisory services for large listed groups.
Before joining Mazars in 2015, he spent 25 years at Deloitte in Paris, where he developed deep expertise in working with major CAC 40 and SBF 120 companies.
He is a Statutory Auditor (Commissaire aux Comptes) with strong experience in complex, large-scale financial environments.
Sector Expertise & Client Work
Francisco Sanchez supports clients across a wide range of strategic and operational areas, including:
- Financial statement certification and audit
- Internal control and risk management
- Accounting, regulatory, and tax advisory
- Information systems implementation
- Large-scale transformation projects
He also leads engagements in multiple industries beyond distribution, including:
- Agro-food industry
- Telecommunications and internet
- Transport and logistics
- Energy and highway infrastructure
- Advertising and publishing
- Leadership Role
He is responsible for the Distribution and Consumer Goods practice at Forvis Mazars, coordinating activities in both France and international markets, ensuring alignment across global teams and sector expertise.
International Profile & Engagement
Francisco Sanchez holds French and Spanish nationality, and is actively involved in international business networks, including:
- The Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Paris
- Economic working groups at the Spanish Embassy in France
His profile reflects a strong cross-cultural and international business orientation, supporting multinational clients in complex environments.
Areas of Expertise
- Distribution & Consumer Goods Sector Leadership
- Audit of Large Listed Groups (CAC 40 / SBF 120)
- Internal Control & Risk Management
- Financial Reporting Certification
- Transformation & Change Management Projects
- Information Systems & Finance Integration
- International Cross-border Advisory
- Multi-sector Strategic Support (Agro-food, Telecom, Energy, Logistics)