Anton Larch
Self-employed
Experience
Self-employed
Controlling Lab eU
Business intelligence and digitization projects
Controlling as a Service
Financial accounting and payroll
Interim management
Business Intelligence Competence Team (2025) at a food retail company (EUR 21bn revenue, 52k employees): project work at the interface between the finance department and the IT service provider; various implementation projects in reporting and business intelligence
Consulting services (2025) for a biotech startup (EUR 5m revenue, 25 employees): optimizing and automating accounting and controlling processes; introduction of a central data warehouse system for planning and reporting
Consulting services (2025) in the broadcasting and telecommunications industry (EUR 130m revenue, 200 employees): analysis and troubleshooting of financial processes in the BSS system (customer management and billing system)
Consulting services (2024) in the broadcasting and telecommunications industry (EUR 130m revenue, 200 employees): transfer and implementation of cost accounting into a new database system
Founder and Pizzaiolo
Next Level Pizza Catering eU
Head of Controlling and Accounting
Kontron Transportation GmbH
- Led the controlling and accounting departments, overseeing a team of 10 employees
- Responsible for project controlling in CEE countries (AT, BE, BG, CZ, DE, HU, LT, LUX, PL, RO) and coordination with sales and project management to ensure accurate financial reporting under IFRS
- Took over the consolidation and accounting of the group according to IFRS and local standards in various countries (AT, DE, UK, CZ, PL)
- Organized and managed the annual audit in cooperation with external auditors
- Organized and managed the global budget and forecast processes
- Implemented a new group chart of accounts and enhancements in the data warehouse system
Finance Manager
Edtmayer Systemtechnik GmbH
- Ensured accurate financial accounting and reporting according to local legal requirements, including preparation and review of monthly and annual financial statements
- Monitored and managed the company's funds to ensure liquidity and support strategic decisions
- Coordinated with external tax advisors, payroll service providers, and banks
Controlling Management
Austrian Broadcasting Corporation - Technical Directorate
- Advised the Technical Director on commercial and strategic issues, especially in technical production areas
- Led and executed various projects to optimize internal cost allocation and improve efficiency in TV engineering
- Developed structuring and efficiency measures for the department's strategic alignment
Head of Controlling
Österreichische Rundfunksender GmbH & Co KG
- Leading the controlling team of five, responsible for reporting, cost accounting and long-term planning for the ORS group
- Developing business processes and controlling tools, onboarding new employees and fostering the team's professional growth
- Managing price calculations for products, projects and business cases, and contributing to strategic corporate planning
- Responsible for converting and implementing a new consolidation system to improve operational controlling processes
Controller
Österreichische Rundfunksender GmbH & Co KG
- Responsible for operational reporting and budgeting, including designing and implementing a new cost accounting model
- Programming and implementing a full cost accounting system based on a database, and providing technical support for controlling processes
- Setting up and implementing controlling for two new subsidiaries
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Media and Entertainment (9.5 years), Food and Beverage (4 years), Manufacturing (3.5 years), Biotechnology (2.5 years), Professional Services (2.5 years), and Telecommunication (2.5 years).
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Finance (16 years), Business Intelligence (13.5 years), Accounting (10.5 years), Strategy (5.5 years), Operations (4 years), and Production (4 years).
Summary
Experienced controlling and finance expert with over 14 years of experience in optimizing financial processes and integrating IT. With a strong focus on innovation, process improvement, and effective communication, I help companies through transformation phases with strategic planning and excellent reporting.
With my strong communication skills, I convey complex matters clearly and understandably, making collaboration with different stakeholders easier and driving project implementation forward successfully. As an interim manager, I bring my expertise to focused, short-term projects to support companies flexibly and efficiently.
Skills
- Erp Systems: Sap R3/4hana, Ms Dynamics Nav, Bmd Ntcs, Datev
- Business Intelligence: Power Bi, Cognos Tm1, Unit4/prevero, Microstrategy, Sap Bw
- Data Analysis: Sql, Power Query, Ms Fabric (Dataflows, Notebooks...), Python
- Ibcs-compliant Reporting: Zebra Bi, Graphomate, Hi-chart
- Office, Especially Excel With Vba
- Project Management: Managing International Projects; Implementing Planning, Reporting, And Bi Solutions
- Change Management: Restructuring And Process Optimization; Building And Developing Controlling Departments
- Communication Skills: Clarity In Explaining Complex Topics; Effective Stakeholder Management; Quick Comprehension
- Leadership: Team Leadership; Staff Development
- Professional Expertise: Certified Accountant
Languages
Education
Tampere University of Technology
Industrial Management · Tampere, Finland
Chemnitz University of Technology
Master's degree · Business Administration and Sports Science · Chemnitz, Germany
Marie-Curie-Gymnasium Dresden
High school diploma · Advanced courses in mathematics and physics · Dresden, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Certified Accountant and Payroll Specialist (publicly appointed under §51 BibuG)
ESG-Manager (Austrian Standard Certified)
IBCS Certified Consultant
Microsoft Certified Fabric Analytics Engineer (DP-600)
Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300)
SAP Certificate "Internal Accounting"
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