Alexander Felix

Project CFO/FD/PMO

Vienna, Austria

Experience

May 2024 - Aug 2024
4 months
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Project CFO

Hidden Agenda

  • Calculating the global business plan for 5 years

  • Feasibility studies for product developments

  • Reported to PE Fund and Group CEO

  • Language: English

  • Systems: Excel, VBA, Powerpoint

Mar 2024 - May 2024
3 months
Berlin, Germany

Senior Accountant

Plugsurfing

  • Accounting HGB & IFRS

  • PMO System migration Datev to MS DYN BC 365

  • Finance & IT Interface

  • Process improvement

  • Reported to PE Fund and Group FD

  • Language: German, English

  • Systems: Datev Kanzlei Rechnungswesen, MS DYN 365, Power BI, Excel, VBA, Powerpoint

Feb 2024 - Feb 2024
1 month
Füssen, Germany

Plant Finance Manager

PMG

  • Finance Manager activities in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

  • Reported to PE Fund and Group FD

  • Language: German, English

  • Systems: SAP R3, BOARD, Power BI, Excel, VBA, Powerpoint

Jul 2023 - Jan 2024
7 months
Dillenburg, Germany

Sparring FD / CFO

Weber Group

  • Creating Segment Reporting in MS Excel

  • PMO Set-Up for ERP- & BI-TOOL ReSetUp

  • Finance & IT Interface

  • Process improvement

  • Project controlling new products & production site

  • Recalculation of discontinued production lines

  • Reported to Family owned and Group FD

  • Language: German, English

  • Systems: SAP R3, BOARD, Power BI, Excel, VBA, Powerpoint

May 2023 - Jun 2023
2 months
Augsburg, Germany

PMO

Next Clinics

  • Install project plans

  • Project data management

  • Set up folder structure

  • Finance & IT Interface

  • Process improvement

  • Reported to PE Fund and Group CFO

  • Language: German, English

  • Systems: SAP R4, Datev Kanzlei ReWe & Unternehmen Online, IDL KONSIS, Power BI, Excel, VBA, Powerpoint

Mar 2023 - Apr 2023
2 months
Vienna, Austria
On-site

Head of Sales Controlling

Danone

  • Headed Sales Controlling

  • Finance & IT Interface

  • Process improvement

  • Project controlling new products & production site

  • Feasibility studies for product developments

  • Reported to Head of Business Controlling

  • Language: German, English

  • Systems: SAP R4, SAP BW, S4HANA, Tagetik, Power BI, Excel, VBA, Powerpoint

Nov 2022 - Nov 2022
1 month
Frankfurt, Germany

PMO

STADA

  • Install project plans

  • Project data management

  • Set up folder structure

  • Finance & IT Interface

  • Process improvement

  • Reported to Director Data Management

  • Language: German, English

  • Systems: SAP R4, SAP BW, SAP SAC, S4HANA, Power BI, Excel, VBA, Powerpoint

May 2022 - Aug 2022
4 months
Frankfurt, Germany

Sparring to the Head of Controlling / CFO

QONTIGO

  • SAP S4HANA Upgrade

  • Finance & IT Interface

  • Process improvement

  • Creating Excel Tools: Group P&L, Group Balance Sheet, Group Cash Flow

  • HGB & IFRS

  • Connect to SAP SAC & Power BI

  • Build-Up Sparring to all Divisions

  • Reported to Finance Director

  • Language: German, English

  • Systems: SAP R4, SAP BW, SAP SAC, Power BI, Excel, VBA, Powerpoint

Jul 2021 - Apr 2022
10 months
Hamburg, Germany

Sparring to the CFO

Kappa Ingredients

  • Navision & MS Dynamics Upgrade

  • Finance & IT Interface

  • Process improvement

  • Excel Tools: Group G&V, LE P&L, Group Balance sheet, Liquidity Planning, Budget

  • Implemented Global Sales Structure

  • Project controlling new products & production site

  • Feasibility studies for product developments

  • Reported to PE Fund and Finance Director

  • Language: German, English

  • Systems: NAV 2017, MS Dynamics 365 Business Central, Excel, VBA, Powerpoint

Dec 2019 - Feb 2020
3 months
Bochum, Germany

Global Head of PMO

Kelvion Group

  • Migration Project for the consolidation software Tagetik

  • Project Lead Preparation Global Finance Update

  • Finance & IT Interface

  • Process improvement

  • Reported to PE Fund and Head of Accounting & FP&A

  • Language: German, English

  • Systems: SAP R3, SAP SEM BCS, Tagetik, Excel, VBA, Powerpoint

Sep 2019 - Oct 2019
2 months
Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, Germany

Finance Consultant

Pfleiderer Group

  • Creating a financial model including production controlling

  • Feasibility studies for product developments

  • Finance & IT Interface

  • Process improvement

  • Reported to PE Fund and Head of FP&A

  • Language: German, English

  • Systems: SAP R3, SAP SEM BCS, Cubware, Excel, VBA, Powerpoint

Aug 2019 - Sep 2019
2 months
Berlin, Germany

Finance Consultant

GASAG

  • Migration Project for the new consolidation software Tagetik

  • Finance & IT Interface

  • Process improvement

  • Reported to Head of Finance

  • Language: German

  • Systems: SAP R3, Tagetik, Excel, VBA, Powerpoint

Dec 2018 - Jul 2019
8 months
Stralsund, Germany

Head of Finance

Folian GmbH

  • Restructuring of the Finance Division (Consulting for outsourcing to a Finance Shared Service Center)

  • Finance & IT Interface

  • Process improvement

  • Setup of the item cost calculation in the inventory management system

  • Acquisition of new employees

  • Complete process documentation

  • Reported to Family owned, Advisory Council / CEO & Founder

  • Language: German

  • Systems: DS Datentechnik, Datev Mittelstandsfaktura, Datev Unternehmen Online, Excel, VBA, Powerpoint

Aug 2018 - Dec 2019
5 months
Essen, Germany

Finance Consultant

E.ON

  • Migration Project for the new consolidation software Tagetik

  • Finance & IT Interface

  • Process improvement

  • Reported to PE Fund and CFO

  • Language: German, English

  • Systems: SAP R3, SAP SEM BCS, SAP BW, BPC, Tagetik, Excel, VBA, Powerpoint

Feb 2018 - May 2018
4 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Finance Consultant

Uniper

  • Migration Project for the new consolidation software Tagetik

  • Finance & IT Interface

  • Process improvement

  • Reported to PE Fund and CFO

  • Language: German, English

  • Systems: SAP R3, SAP SEM BCS, SAP BW, SAP BPC, Tagetik, Excel, VBA, Powerpoint

Jan 2018 - Jan 2018
1 month
Düsseldorf, Germany

Finance Consultant

DLL Group

  • Transfer Project Accounting

  • Relocation

  • Finance & IT Interface

  • Process improvement

  • Reported to PE Fund and CFO

  • Language: German, English

  • Systems: Own developed CMS, Excel, Powerpoint

Jul 2017 - Oct 2017
4 months
Affalterbach, Germany

Head of FP&A

HWA AG

  • Restructuring of the Finance & Accounting department

  • Finance & IT Interface

  • Process improvement

  • Sales Controlling

  • Rebuilding the reporting

  • HGB & IFRS

  • Project controlling Vehicle construction

  • Reported to CEO / CFO

  • Language: German, English

  • Systems: SAP R3, Excel, OLAP, VBA, Powerpoint

Feb 2017 - Jun 2017
5 months
Langenfeld, Germany

Head of FP&A

InnNight

  • Restructuring of the Finance & Accounting department

  • Sales Controlling

  • Rebuilding the reporting

  • Project controlling transport processing

  • Finance & IT Interface

  • Process improvement

  • Reported to PE Fund and CEO/CFO

  • Language: German, English

  • Systems: MS Dynamics, Cognos Data Warehouse, Access, Excel, OLAP, VBA, Powerpoint

Aug 2016 - Nov 2016
4 months
Holzkirchen, Germany

Finance Consultant

Novartis Business Services

  • Consultancy of the group service project

  • Review Global SLA vs. Country SLA for the IFMS

  • Internal review of the IFMS

  • Developing a reporting for the service units

  • Finance & IT Interface

  • Process improvement

  • Reported to CFO Europe

  • Language: German, English

  • Systems: SAP Shape, SAP PEP, Excel, VBA, Powerpoint

Jan 2015 - Jul 2016
7 months
Ottobrunn, Germany

Finance Consultant

Panasonic Electric Works Europe

  • VAT Audit model in MS Excel

  • Oracle R12 Tax Engine

  • Support for the statutory reporting

  • Preparation for the implementation of the VAT model into Oracle R12 Tax Engine

  • Process improvement

  • Reported to Senior General Manager Finance

  • Language: German, English

  • Systems: Oracle ERP R12, Oracle Tax Engine, Excel, VBA, Powerpoint

Jul 2015 - Oct 2015
4 months
Munich, Germany

Sparring to the Group Head of FP&A

Coriant

  • Strategic consulting for the VP Corporate FP&A

  • HGB & IFRS

  • Reconciliation SAP CO / FI

  • Integration SAP BW and SAP BPC

  • Sales Margin Reports on line item level

  • Project controlling Telco city network setup

  • Reported to PE Fund, VP Corporate FP&A and the investors; Marlin Equity

  • Language: German, English

  • Systems: SAP: CO, FI, MM, AA, PUR, SD, SPRO, SAP BW, SAP BPC, Excel, OLAP, VBA, Powerpoint

Jan 2014 - Jun 2015
1 year 6 months
Munich, Germany

Group Controller

Coriant

  • Group reporting for 45 entity’s (Excel & SAP)

  • Finance & IT Interface

  • Process improvement

  • HGB & IFRS

  • Recreation of the standard item cost calculation

  • Recreation of the SAP-Set up’s

  • Reorganisation of the finance department

  • Project controlling Telco city network setup & global technical & repair locations

  • Reported to PE Fund, VP Corporate FP&A & Investors; Marlin Equity

  • Language: English

  • Systems: SAP: CO, FI, MM, AA, PUR, SD, SPRO, SAP BW, SAP BPC, Excel, OLAP, VBA, Powerpoint

Nov 2013 - Dec 2014
2 months
Sindelfingen, Germany

Group Controller

Solo Kleinmotoren

  • Creating a planning tool for 2 companies including consolidation in Excel

  • Finance & IT Interface

  • Process improvement

  • Project controlling mechanical engineering

  • Reported to Family owned and CFO

  • Language: German, English

  • Systems: Excel, OLAP, VBA, Powerpoint

Jun 2011 - Jun 2013
2 years 1 month
Neuss, Germany

Senior Controller

Garlock

  • Feasibility study for new product lines

  • New creation of the group reporting (HGB & IFRS)

  • Core Team Lead Oracle ERP 11.5i

  • Key-User Oracle ERP 11.5i

  • Creating the margin analyses

  • Setup of the self-cost calculation

  • Restructured the standard costing

  • Setup of the calculation of overhead cost rates

  • Recreation of the Excess & Obsolete-Calculation

  • New construct of the sales Tool „MIK“

  • Business partner for the business planning

  • Preparation of guidelines and instructions

  • Approval of special conditions for customers

  • Preparation of the Oracle user documentation

  • Process improvement

  • Reported to PE Fund and Director Finance & IT

  • Language: German, English

  • Systems: Oracle ERP 11, Oracle Discoverer, Oracle Viewer, Excel, VBA, Powerpoint

Feb 2011 - Jun 2011
5 months
Neuss, Germany

Group Controller

Medisana

  • Group reporting (consolidation in Excel) HGB & IFRS

  • New creation of the margin analysis

  • Development of the WarehouseForecastTool

  • Monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements

  • Process improvement

  • Reported to PE Fund and Group CFO

  • Language: German, English

  • Systems: IDL consolidation tool, Access, Excel, OLAP, VBA, Powerpoint

May 2008 - Jan 2011
2 years 9 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Treasury Analyst

Tele2

  • Liquidity planning

  • Weekly and monthly deviation analysis

  • Reporting to the headquarter in Sweden

  • Responsibility for applying the group guidelines

  • Weekly liquidity status & control of the payment runs

  • Financial analytics for the affiliated companies

  • Responsibility for all financial guarantees

  • Bank mandate

  • Administration responsibility for the technical facilities

  • Carrier Collection

  • Reported to PE Fund and Deputy CFO

  • Language: German, English

  • Systems: Cognos Controller, TM1, Datawarehouse, Access, Excel, OLAP, VBA, Powerpoint

Aug 2005 - Apr 2008
2 years 9 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Finance & Accounting Specialist

Tele2

  • New setup of the cost accounting

  • Reporting for the Tele2 Billing GmbH (HGB & IFRS)

  • Assistant to the Chief Accountant & the CFO

  • Reporting the business units

  • Investment Controlling (IP-Proposal)

  • Introducing of the Sarbanes-Oxley-Act

  • Support during the tax audits and the internal audits

  • Contact for tax advisors & banks

  • Finance & IT Interface

  • Process improvement

  • Reported to PE Fund and Chief Accountant

  • Language: German, English

  • Systems: Cognos Controller, TM1, Datawarehouse, Excel, OLAP, VBA, Powerpoint

Apr 2005 - Aug 2005
5 months
Neuss, Germany

Financial Analyst

Novar

  • Assisting the German Financial Manager

  • Successful implementation of the Sarbanes-Oxley-Act

  • Assisting the VAT tax group

  • Project assistant project controlling

  • Reported to PE Fund and German Financial Manager

  • Language: German, English

  • Systems: Hyperion Financial Management incl. Datawarehouse, Excel, OLAP, VBA, Powerpoint

Jun 2003 - Jun 2004
1 year 1 month
Düsseldorf, Germany

Financial Analyst

Regus

  • Group reporting US-GAAP

  • Accounts receivables and fixed assets

  • Leading the receivables management

  • Preparation of VAT returns

  • Overhead cost controlling

  • System training „SUN-Accounting“

  • Finance & IT Interface

  • Process improvement

  • Reported to PE Fund, Financial Controller & Finance Director

  • Language: German, English

  • Systems: SUN Accounting, Excel, Powerpoint

Jul 2002 - May 2003
11 months
Ratingen, Germany

Accountant and Controller

InVision

  • Group Accounting IFRS for 5 countries

  • Cost accounting

  • Administration ERP Navision Attain

  • Finance & IT Interface

  • Contact for tax advisors & banks

  • Process improvement

  • Reported to Family owned & PE Fund and Group CFO

  • Language: German, English

  • Systems: MS Attain, Excel, VBA, Powerpoint

May 2001 - Jun 2002
1 year 2 months
Neuss, Germany

Business Unit Controller

Toshiba Europe

  • BU-Controller Storage Device Division

  • Monthly, half-year, and annual financial statements

  • Budget & Forecast

  • Finance & IT Interface

  • Reported to Group Head of Controlling

  • Language: German, English

  • Systems: Hyperion Enterprise incl. Datawarehouse, Excel, OLAP, VBA, Powerpoint

Oct 1999 - Jun 2001
1 year 9 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Deputy Accounting Manager

NewTel

  • Deputy head of accounting (20 FTE’s)

  • Reporting for the management & group

  • Preparation Forecast & Budget

  • Check of the Budgets

  • Monthly and yearly reporting US-GAAP

  • Administration of fixed assets

  • Reconciliation management and intercompany accounts

  • Preparation of VAT returns

  • Supervising of the credit & collection department

  • Contact for tax advisors & banks

  • Migration of 5 ERP systems

  • Finance & IT Interface

  • Process improvement

  • Reported to PE Fund and Financial Director

  • Language: German, English

  • Systems: SUN Accounting, Access, Excel, OLAP, VBA, Powerpoint

Aug 1992 - Sep 1999
7 years 2 months
Berlin, Germany

Accountant

Franz Reißner

  • Audits for major companies

  • Audits of financial statements of liquidated companies

  • Year-end closing (tax, local GAAP, IFRS & US-GAAP)

  • Accounting & payroll accounting

  • Tax declarations for natural persons and legal entities

  • Review of tax assessments

  • Implementing the software „Datev“, client side

  • Tax, HGB, IAS, US-GAAP

  • Construction cost wages

  • Construction cost controlling injection moulding machines

  • Excel Consolidation Tool für 85 rechtliche Einheiten

  • Finance & IT Interface

  • Process improvement

  • Reported to Family owned and Shareholders / General Managers

  • Language: German, English

  • Systems: Datev Kanzlei Rechnungswesen, Excel, Powerpoint

Summary

Ich bin Alexander Felix – Interim Manager, ERP-Projektleiter und Strategieberater mit über25 Jahren Erfahrung in Finance & IT. Ich unterstütze Unternehmen dabei, komplexeHerausforderungen im Rechnungswesen, Controlling und Projektmanagement zielgerichtetzu lösen – operativ, strategisch und pragmatisch.

💼 Meine Schwerpunkte: ● Interim Management in Buchhaltung, Controlling & IT-Leitung ● Internationale Bilanzierung, Finanzplanung & Budgetierung ● ERP-Projektleitung: Auswahl, Einführung & BI-Integration ● Digitalisierung & Prozessoptimierung im Finanzbereich ● Strategieberatung bei Restrukturierungen & M&A-Vorhaben

🚀 Wie ich unterstütze: Ich übernehme Verantwortung auf Zeit – dort, wo Know-how fehlt oder personelle Lückenbestehen. Ich entwickle Lösungen, setze um und sorge für nachhaltige Ergebnisse, ob alsLinienverantwortlicher oder Projektleiter.

🤝 Meine Herangehensweise: ● Ganzheitlicher Blick durch Theorie & Praxis ● Transparente Kommunikation auf allen Ebenen ● Schnelle Integration ins Team – Hands-on & mit Verantwortung ● Eigenständige Umsetzung, ohne lange Einarbeitung

⏱️ Sichtbare Ergebnisse: Meine Kunden schätzen, dass erste Fortschritte meist schon nach wenigen Wochen spürbarsind – sei es durch optimierte Prozesse, verbesserte Zahlen oder erfolgreich gestartete ERP-Projekte.

🏆 Erfolge, auf die ich stolz bin: 📈 50+ ERP-Projekte – Auswahl, Einführung & Integration 📈 1000+ Monats- & Jahresabschlüsse – national & international 📈 Einführung von Excel-Tools & VBA-Lösungen für Reporting 📈 Umsetzung von Restrukturierungs- und Sanierungsmaßnahmen 📈 Aufbau und Leitung von Finanz- & IT-Teams in der Linie

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Elementary

Education

Oct 1984 - Jun 1992

Friedrich-Ebert-Realschule

Frankenthal, Germany

Oct 1980 - Jun 1984

Christian-Morgenstern-Grundschule

Berlin, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Controller

International Accountant

Accountant