Andreas G.
Senior Strategy Advisor / Interim CFO&COO
Experience
Senior Strategy Advisor Workstream Enablement
DATEV eG
Greenfield conception of a target operating model for the capacity management process of the product workstreams, including strategic mid-term planning and operational staffing
Development of a target operating model and integration of targeted incentives such as budget guidelines, contribution margin accounting, and incentives
Support in increasing efficiency in the product workstreams
Senior Strategy Advisor Transformation & Interim CFO/COO
SEAC Projekt GmbH
- Acting as a trusted advisor
- Support in unwinding a joint venture
- Restructuring and developing the target operating model for the future organization
- Optimizing the company structure to promote growth, efficiency, and operational excellence
- Optimizing the finance organization, finance processes, and profitability
Senior Strategy Advisor Post-Merger Integration & Finance Organization
Gofore Oyj
Post-merger integration of the German and Austrian subsidiaries
Co-development of the target operating model and optimization of the company structure to drive growth, efficiency, and operational excellence
Organizational development and change management with a strong people focus using Humanocracy and TEAL
Optimization of the finance organization, finance processes, and profitability
Senior Strategy Advisor Restructuring & Organizational Development & Interim CFO
Randstad Digital
Restructuring and reorganization of the German unit (EUR 100M revenue, 450 FTE) as part of the rebranding from Ausy Technologies to Randstad Digital
Co-development of the target operating model and optimization of the company structure to drive growth, efficiency, and operational excellence
Organizational development and change management with a strong people focus
Implementation of best practices and standardization of business processes as well as harmonization of the IT landscape in the finance area
Interim CFO, Head of Controlling and Head of Accounting for Germany and Switzerland with responsibility for the finance team (15 FTE)
Co-Founder & Senior Advisor
feminist AI
Consulting, workshops, keynotes, panel discussions on feminist, ethical AI and diversity
Based on research on AI and human rights at the Business Informatics Chair of Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg
Development of a guide to fair AI prompting – a handbook for companies
Workshops and talks for Lanxess, Qualityminds, Union Investment, BCG Platinion, data:unplugged, applied AI, metafinanz, and many more
Senior Project Manager for S/4 HANA Implementation
Sono Motors
Development and implementation of standard processes and best-practice solutions for the monthly closing process around S/4 HANA
Vendor selection for invoice management and archiving solution
Migration from legacy systems to S/4 HANA
Senior Strategy Advisor for developing a target operating model and implementing S/4 HANA
SAP Fioneer
Greenfield design of a target operating model for a newly founded medical technology joint venture
Managing operations using best practices and operational excellence
Designing the target organization and processes (Order2Cash, billing maximization, staffing, planning) in integration with S/4 HANA and an international management platform
Change management
Interim Manager Business Unit Controlling
International Wind Turbine Manufacturer
Supporting the business unit controlling lead in all tasks
Annual budget planning (PSMI)
Optimizing existing structures and processes
Introducing a new HC tool
Designing and implementing KPI dashboards
Senior Project Manager for post-acquisition transition of finance processes to an overseas shared service center
Top 10 global pharma company
Project lead for implementation at German sites
Analyzing the current state and aligning target processes
Stakeholder management and change management according to HGB, IFRS, and SOX
Interim Manager FP&A
International Medical Technology Manufacturer
Supporting two divisions in restructuring the rebate process and developing a new forecasting model
Building a new sales forecast and reporting
Managing Director & Co-Founder
enableYou Consulting GmbH
MD & Co-Founder enableYou
Responsible primarily for corporate development, corporate governance, business development, finance, people & culture, product development
Conducted leadership workshops and talks on "Shaping the Organization of Tomorrow" - focusing on organizational transformation towards more self-organization, decentralized responsibility and decision-making, transparency, ownership, and increased employee satisfaction, commitment, and performance
Partner Business Management / COO
Senacor Technologies AG
Reorganized the finance department and set up business management as a central corporate governance and project controlling unit
Acted as a trusted advisor to the CEO, CFO, and managing directors on client projects
Prepared decision-making materials for the executive committee and participated in the corporate steering committee
Led organizational development of the holding company and subsidiaries to achieve operational excellence
Advanced business management to optimize control capabilities for client projects and top management, as well as automate internal processes
Served as servant leader for operational units on about 40 client projects (€150 million in revenue)
Handled strategic mid-term planning and short-term deployment planning for all 480 professionals, including procurement of external service providers (€20 million p.a.)
Prepared monthly corporate forecasts and reports for top management and investors
Defined key performance indicators for the internal data warehouse and designed corresponding Power BI dashboards
Senior Expert in Risk Controlling
Consorsbank
Analyzed and assessed operational risks
Developed control mechanisms to reduce operational risks
Served as a member of the New Activity Committee for risk assessment of new products
Partially automated the daily risk report and monthly credit report using VBA
Controller
Nürnberger Versicherung
Managed cost allocation for business units
Created ad-hoc analyses and reports for the executive board and associations
Prepared the annual cost planning
Determined allocation keys for life/health cost distribution using VBA
Summary
Andreas Gengler is an experienced interim CFO/COO and Senior Strategy Advisor who successfully stabilizes, guides, and develops companies in restructuring, transformation, and growth phases.
He combines solid finance expertise with proven experience in restructurings, efficiency programs, and building effective governance structures.
He knows how to set up forecasts, budgets, KPI systems, and reporting structures to increase transparency, control, and profitability in the long run.
As an entrepreneur and founder of enableYou, he shapes transformations away from classic hierarchies towards more personal responsibility, humanity, and purpose — always tied to financial strength and measurable business results.
Andreas Gengler develops and implements target operating models, optimizes structures and processes, and lays the foundation for operational excellence, agility, and sustainable growth.
He supports large change programs (e.g., post-merger integration, SAP S/4HANA implementation, global efficiency programs) with confident stakeholder management and change expertise.
His leadership style is people-centered, clear, and appreciative: he sorts, structures, demands results, and at the same time gets hands-on in key areas.
He empowers teams to take responsibility, make use of decision-making freedom, and consistently cut bureaucracy — with noticeable effects on motivation, efficiency, and quality of results.
He is an inspiring sparring partner for management teams, C-level executives, and investors who asks critical questions, opens up new perspectives, and drives lasting change.
Andreas Gengler combines strategic vision with operational excellence — he builds bridges between culture and numbers, humanity and efficiency, transformation and financial strength.
Languages
Education
Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg
Diploma in Business Mathematics · Business Mathematics · Erlangen, Germany · 2.1
Adam-Kraft-Gymnasium
Abitur · Schwabach, Germany · 1.1
Certifications & licenses
Certified Product Owner (PSPO)
Certified Scrum Master
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