Bernd (Robert) Reichle
Interim Executive | Consultant | Advisory Board Member
Experience
Interim Executive | Consultant | Advisory Board Member
Bernd Reichle | Empower. Lead. Succeed.
Managing Director (CEO)
Milon Industries GmbH
- Developing and implementing a concept for the strategic realignment and restructuring of the Milon Group
- Responsible for finance and accounting, business development, product management, manufacturing & supply chain, CRM, purchasing, HR, IT, and quality management
- Initiating and implementing an optimization concept to increase the efficiency of all logistics & manufacturing processes and boost output by about 40%
- Optimizing the entire order-to-cash process by introducing a change board, quality circles, and optimizing cash management
- Significantly reducing overdue receivables & payables and error costs, and lowering bank liabilities while increasing liquidity
- Returning to profitability within one year and improving operating income despite stable revenues
- Integrating and executing the acquisition of Five Konzept GmbH & Co KG into the corporate group
- Managing the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic through countercyclical strategies and ensuring liquidity
- Supporting the M&A process for the sale of the corporate group to a new shareholder
Vice President Finance
Grenzebach Maschinenbau GmbH
- Responsible for corporate planning, budget preparation, operational finance & accounting, and commercial contract management
- Preparing consolidated financial statements under HGB and management reports as well as investment controlling
- Interface to auditors, legal and tax advisors, and government auditors
- Leading the restructuring of a large manufacturing site and the closure and relocation of a subsidiary
- Designing the group-wide capture and maintenance of order statistics
- Responsible for IT systems in the group
Commercial Managing Director
MT Mechatronics GmbH
- Restructuring and strategic realignment: adapting the organizational structure and processes and setting up new business units
- Overhauling project management processes and ICT tools, including bid costing, risk & claim management, and resource planning
- Introducing a standard WBS for uniform project structuring
- Making the work time model more flexible for effectively managing employment fluctuations through works agreements
Head of Accounting, Planning, and IT Systems
MT Aerospace AG
- Responsible for finance and accounting, preparing individual financial statements and sub-consolidated statements under HGB & IFRS
- Building an integrated corporate planning (order, capacity utilization, capacity, overhead, and personnel costs including profit planning)
- Treasury tasks including hedging foreign exchange risks after the group separation
- Optimizing processes and streamlining content with reduced staff
- Aligning accounting with the guidelines of the parent company and implementing the sub-consolidation package
- Spinning off business units into independent companies and setting up a redundant system infrastructure
Head of Accounting
MAN TransCom GmbH
- Responsible for finance and accounting and preparing individual financial statements under HGB & IFRS
- Corporate planning, financial accounting and reporting
- Point of contact for auditors, tax inspectors and controllers at the group parent company
- Settlement processes for early contract terminations and negotiation of payment agreements
- Design and coordination of the establishment of financial services companies in Europe
- Implementation of an IT-based accounts receivable management process
Manager International Relations
MAN TransCom GmbH
- Support in founding financial services companies in Europe
- Introduction of financial services products at European sales companies
Commercial Clerk
MAN Nutzfahrzeuge AG
- Preparation of half-year, annual and planned financial statements for the sub-group
- Preparation of monthly reports and consolidation of plan data for MAN Nutzfahrzeuge AG
Trainee in the commercial department
MAN Nutzfahrzeuge AG
- Support in commercial administration
Intern & Student
MTR Machine Tool Research Inc.
- Completed courses in accounting and cost accounting at Rochester College and applied them in practice at MTR Machine Tool Research Inc.
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Aerospace and Defense (11.5 years), Manufacturing (10.5 years), Automotive (3.5 years), Professional Services (2 years), Transportation (2 years), and Banking and Finance (1.5 years).
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Finance (27 years), Accounting (19.5 years), Information Technology (11.5 years), Operations (7 years), Supply Chain Management (7 years), and Audit (3 years).
Summary
Looking at things holistically. From a business, technical, and organizational standpoint.
My name is Bernd Reichle. I am an Interim Executive and lead change, turnaround, and restructuring projects. Additionally, I work as a consultant, support management as a sparring partner, and serve on advisory boards.
As a commercial managing director, I am a generalist. With over 25 years of professional experience in various leadership roles, I have a deep understanding of the business challenges and opportunities that companies face in dynamic and difficult times.
I specialize in finance, accounting & controlling, and organization.
Skills
Strategic Realignment, Strategy Development, And Implementation
Development And Implementation Of Restructuring Concepts
Steering Change Management And Transformation Processes
Cost Reduction And Optimization Programs
Increasing Product Profitability
New Product Developments For (Re)positioning In The Market
M&a, Pmi, And Carve-out
Internationalization
Process And Cost Optimization
Enhancing Competitiveness
Manufacturing: Optimizing Capacity, Control, And Utilization
Shared-services Structures
Risk Management
Kpi Systems
Realignment Of It Strategy / Digitization
Design And Implementation Of Reporting/bi Systems, Kpi Systems, Communication/collaboration, Dms Systems, Etc.
Continuation Of Management / Commercial Leadership
Development And Implementation Of Corporate Strategies
Maintaining And Strengthening Profitability
Financial Accounting And Reporting
Investment And R&d Planning & Execution Controlling
Budget Processes And Annual / Group Financial Statements
Reporting And Monitoring Of Financial Metrics
Equity Investment Controlling
Commercial Contract Management And Project Controlling
Collaboration With Auditors, Tax Advisors, And Government Auditors
Handover To Successors
Ceo/cfo With Distinctive Skills In Crafting Strategies And Executing Them Professionally
Entrepreneurially Minded Leader With Broad Experience In Financial Management And Steering Of Globally Operating Companies – Including Large Corporations
Professional Leadership Of General Management, Business Development, Finance, Controlling, Sales & Customer Relationship Management (Crm), Production & Supply Chain, Product Management, Human Resources, And It
Extensive Experience In Turnaround & Change Management Of Companies
Successful Restructuring Of Business Units, Optimization Of Business Processes, And Execution Of M&a Processes Including Post-merger Integration
Decisions In Product, Project & Systems Business Based On Analytical Sharpness, Quick Identification Of Problem Areas, And Solution Competence
Ms Office: Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, Access
Visio, Mindmanager, Viflow, Thinkcell, Sharepoint, Power Bi
Sap Erp Ecc 6.0 (Co, Co-ps, Fi, Fi-aa, Bw)
Abas Erp
Analytical: Ability To Penetrate And Understand Complex Problems
Systematic: Methodical Approach To Tasks And Problems
Forward-looking: Ability To Anticipate Future Challenges And Opportunities
Reflective: Competence To Critically Review One's Own Actions And Decisions
Efficient & Effective: Maximizing Output Quality With Minimal Resource Use
Structured: Organized Approach To Achieving Goals
Goal-oriented / Solution-oriented: Focused On Achieving Goals And Finding Solutions
Consistent / Reliable: Consistently And Dependably Pursuing Goals And Tasks
Communicative / Integrative: Ability To Communicate Effectively And Integrate Teams
Calm / Composed: Maintaining Calm And Overview In Stressful Situations, Which Strengthens The Team
Pragmatic: Flexibility In Approach Depending On The Specific Situation Or Issue
Holistic: Viewing Problems And Solutions In A Comprehensive Context
Languages
Education
Universität Augsburg
Diploma in Business Administration (Univ.) · Business Administration · Augsburg, Germany
Wirtschaftsgymnasium Böblingen
General University Entrance Qualification (Abitur) · Böblingen, Germany
Gymnasium Unterrieden
Sindelfingen, Germany
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