Bernd Toefflinger - Financial Manager France and Switzerland

Q: Where is Bernd based?

Bernd is based in Braunschweig, Germany .

Q: What languages does Bernd speak?

Bernd speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Czech (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Bernd have?

Bernd has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Bernd has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month . Note that Bernd may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Bernd's latest experience?

Bernd's most recent position is M&A Transaction at Automotive Industry Supplier .

Q: What companies has Bernd worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Bernd has worked for Automotive Industry Supplier , Potential Merger with a Competitor , and Competitor .

Q: Which industries is Bernd most experienced in?

Bernd is most experienced in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing , Manufacturing , and Transportation and Logistics . Bernd also has some experience in Education , Food and Beverage , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Bernd most experienced in?

Bernd is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Strategy and Planning , Investments, and M&A & Venture Capital . Bernd also has some experience in Project Management and Legal and Compliance .

Q: Which industries has Bernd worked in recently?

Bernd has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage , Automotive , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Bernd worked in recently?

Bernd has recently worked in business areas like Finance , Strategy and Planning , Investments, and M&A & Venture Capital .

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Braunschweig, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

1 year

M&A Transaction

Automotive Industry Supplier

Acquisition and development of an automotive industry supplier
Merger with a sister company and integration into the parent company Honhai (Taiwan)
Industry: Automotive, Technology

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

1 year

United States

M&A Transaction

Potential Merger with a Competitor

Seller: Private
Industry: Food/Packaging
Due diligence Europe
Contract negotiations
Aborted
Transaction volume: €500 million

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Barcelona, Spain

M&A Transaction

Competitor

Seller: Private
Industry: Food
Overall responsibility
Aborted
Transaction volume: €35 million

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

1 year

London, United Kingdom

M&A Transaction

Education Group

Seller: Venture capital
Industry: Online Learning
Overall responsibility
Transaction volume: €15 million

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

2 years

Paris, France

M&A Transaction

Learning Group

Seller: Private
Industry: Language training
Overall responsibility
Aborted
Transaction volume: €25 million

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

1 year

Germany

M&A Transaction

Hörbuchverlag

Seller: private investors
Industry: audiobook publishing
Overall responsibility
Transaction volume: €1.5m

Jan 2013 - Dec 2018

6 years

Austria

M&A Transaction Summary

Various companies

Acquisition of various assets from different companies in Germany and Austria
Various reviews of acquisition targets (production, logistics, publishing) worldwide that were not carried out for various reasons
Numerous mergers after acquisitions with existing entities
Corporate restructurings

Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

1 year

Cologne, Germany

M&A Transaction

Bildungsverlag Eins

Seller: private equity
Share deal
Industry: educational publishing
Led due diligence and integration
Transaction volume: €115m

Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

1 year

Vienna, Austria

M&A Transaction

Verlag Jugend & Volk

Seller: private equity
Asset deal
Industry: educational publishing
Led due diligence and integration
Transaction volume: €15m

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Manufacturing (7 years), Media and Entertainment (7 years), Transportation (6 years), Education (5 years), Food and Beverage (2 years), and Automotive (1 year).

Manufacturing

Media and Entertainment

Transportation

Education

Food and Beverage

Automotive

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Finance (9 years), Strategy (8 years), Investments and M&A (5 years), Project Management (2 years), and Legal (1 year).

Finance

Strategy

Investments and M&A

Project Management

Legal

Summary

Highly accomplished results-driven CFO with more than 25 years’ experience in finance and operations with multiple international companies. Ability to develop strategies and a proven record of implementation.

Skills

Financial Management

Strategic Financial Management Of The Company Combined With A Cross-functional Approach And A High Level Of Analytical Competence/skills
Successful Restructuring Of Business Units, Optimization Of Business Processes, Managing And Leading Of M&a Processes, Including Post-merger Integration
Entrepreneurial Thinking, Decisive Action, Interdisciplinary Teamwork Across Departments To Solve Complex Issues

Change-, Project- & Risk-management

Identification And Management Of Business Risks
Initializing And Implementing Projects To Increase Efficiency And Optimize The Cost Structure

Leadership

Situational Leading Of Employees, Defining Clear Targets And Tasks, Constructive Cooperation With Colleagues

Systems/skills

Software: Ms Office, Sap Erp, Sap Bi, Fis Edc
Interests: Sports (Running, Cycling), Skiing (Alpine And Cross Country), Travel

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Czech

Elementary

Education

Oct 1988 - Jun 1991

University Passau

Graduate in business management · Business Management · Passau, Germany

Oct 1986 - Jun 1988

University Göttingen

Economics, intermediate examination grade · Economics · Göttingen, Germany

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Bernd based?

Bernd is based in Braunschweig, Germany.

What languages does Bernd speak?

Bernd speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Czech (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Bernd have?

Bernd has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Bernd has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Bernd may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Bernd be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Bernd would be well-suited for roles such as: M&A Transaction, M&A Transaction Summary.

What is Bernd's latest experience?

Bernd's most recent position is M&A Transaction at Automotive Industry Supplier.

What companies has Bernd worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Bernd has worked for Automotive Industry Supplier, Potential Merger with a Competitor, and Competitor.

Which industries is Bernd most experienced in?

Bernd is most experienced in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Manufacturing, and Transportation and Logistics. Bernd also has some experience in Education, Food and Beverage, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Bernd most experienced in?

Bernd is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Strategy and Planning, Investments, and M&A & Venture Capital. Bernd also has some experience in Project Management and Legal and Compliance.

Which industries has Bernd worked in recently?

Bernd has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage, Automotive, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Bernd worked in recently?

Bernd has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Strategy and Planning, Investments, and M&A & Venture Capital.

What is Bernd's education?

Bernd holds a Bachelor in Economics from University Göttingen.

What is the availability of Bernd?

Bernd will be available from February 2026.

What is the rate of Bernd?

Bernd's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.