{"id":49822,"date":"2025-12-18T09:00:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T08:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sqorus.com\/?p=49822"},"modified":"2025-12-18T12:29:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T11:29:53","slug":"building-career-epm-stephane-vilarinhos-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sqorus.com\/en\/building-career-epm-stephane-vilarinhos-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Building a career in EPM: St\u00e9phane VILARINHO’s story in SQORUS Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A successful work-study program is measured not only by the skills acquired, but also by the professional horizons it opens up. At SQORUS, a work-study program is much more than just an apprenticeship: it’s the cornerstone of a fulfilling career path. <\/p>\n

The testimony of St\u00e9phane VILARINHO<\/strong><\/a> is a perfect illustration. Two years of work-study, punctuated by stimulating projects, a period of company transformation and constant skills upgrading, have shaped his career path. <\/p>\n

From motivated work-study student to permanent consultant, discover how SQORUS transforms the apprenticeship experience into a real career springboard in the world of EPM Council<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Successful EPM work-study experience in a Council firm<\/h2>\n

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When I started my work-study<\/a> program, I had no idea how much these two years would transform my way of working, my vision of the profession and even my self-confidence.<\/p>\n

This journey has taken me from Smarthys Consulting<\/strong><\/a> to SQORUS, after the acquisition of Smarthys by SQORUS, offered me a unique environment, both demanding and benevolent.<\/p>\n

I discovered a niche business,Enterprise Performance Management<\/strong> (EPM<\/strong>), but above all a framework in which I could develop<\/a>, learn and plan for the long term.<\/p>\n

In a way, this testimonial retraces my path, from my first steps at SQORUS to my current responsibilities in Council\/AMOA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Career development at EPM: from work-study student to EPM consultant<\/h2>\n

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The beginnings: an almost unexpected alternation<\/h3>\n

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Finding a work-study program is no easy task. Between courses, an international year and an often fruitless search, you have to persevere and explore different opportunities. <\/p>\n

It was while developing my professional network that I discovered Smartys Consulting. This firm, which specializes in performance management<\/strong>, was a perfect match for my ambitions in finance and management control, even if the consulting profession was still abstract. <\/p>\n

Right from my first interviews, the tone was set. It’s a human, demanding environment, but one in which we really trust our alternates\/interns. And this was confirmed as soon as I arrived. <\/p>\n

All in all, my integration went smoothly: a committed manager<\/strong>, available colleagues<\/strong> and an environment that encouraged me to understand the “why” behind every action<\/strong>. This approach laid the foundations for my understanding of the consulting profession. <\/p>\n

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TMA: a formative first experience<\/h3>\n

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Like all new Smarthys employees, I joined the TMA<\/a> (Third-Party Application Maintenance<\/strong>) team. This is a key stage, as it trains me in both the tools and reflexes of a consultant: rigor, speed, customer communication and analytical skills.<\/p>\n

I was in charge of recurring requests from several customers. The tools were an integral part of my daily routine, and I learned every day by doing. It was definitely an intense learning phase. At this stage, we all make mistakes, but that’s what allows us to progress.<\/p>\n

From the very first weeks, work-study students are involved in several projects. For my part, what I particularly appreciated was that I was never confined to a purely operational or “executing” role. I was certainly a work-study student, but I was never presented or considered as such; I was a consultant in my own right within the company.<\/p>\n

My first assignments included:<\/strong><\/p>\n