Carsten Feichtinger - Interim Controller & Power BI Developer

Q: Where is Carsten based?

Carsten is based in Waldbronn, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Carsten speak?

Carsten speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Carsten have?

Carsten has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Carsten has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 8 months . Note that Carsten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Carsten's latest experience?

Carsten's most recent position is Consultant / Trainer at SuccessTrend .

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

In recent years, Carsten has worked for SuccessTrend .

Q: Which industries is Carsten most experienced in?

Carsten is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Pharmaceutical , and Education .

Q: Which business areas is Carsten most experienced in?

Carsten is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Project Management , and Business Intelligence . Carsten also has some experience in Accounting , Human Resources (HR) , and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Carsten worked in recently?

Carsten has recently worked in industries like Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Carsten worked in recently?

Carsten has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence , Finance , and Project Management .

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Waldbronn, Germany

Experience

Sep 2015 - Present

10 years 7 months

Consultant / Trainer

SuccessTrend

Independent leadership, management, and execution of various consulting projects aimed at optimizing existing processes and implementing new tools.
Ensuring milestone achievement and project delivery on time, in quality, and within budget.
Leading regular meetings with key stakeholders at all levels.
Regular monitoring and analysis of project status.
Planning and conducting controlling seminars as well as successfully leading intercultural teams.
Achieved savings of up to €5 million per year by optimizing existing processes.
Successfully implemented and established innovative BI tools in an international corporation, including project management and training.
Design and implementation of Power BI.

Sep 2014 - Sep 2015

1 year 1 month

United States

Further Training in Leadership and Coaching

Professional Development

Nov 2012 - Aug 2014

1 year 10 months

Ettlingen, Germany

Head of Decentralized Controlling in Europe

PHARM-ALLERGAN GmbH

Functional and disciplinary leadership of decentralized cost controlling in Europe, overseeing 7 direct reports and managing a volume of €270 million.
Direct reporting to the Vice President Finance EMEA.
Member of the European Finance Lead Team and the extended German executive board.
Recruiting and further training of employees, including implementing sustainable development programs in finance.
Full responsibility for all controlling activities, especially budgeting, forecasting, and financial closing.
Successfully established two new teams in Europe.
Excellent positioning of the new organization within the new European business model.

Nov 2012 - Oct 2013

1 year

Ettlingen, Germany

Interim Head of Operational Sales Controlling Europe

PHARM-ALLERGAN GmbH

Operational management of sales controlling with 7 direct reports.
Selection and development of employees.
Key account management for the Austrian distributor.
Developing decision-making foundations for price negotiations and assessing risks related to patent protection.
Implementation of pricing strategy and sales reporting at territory and customer levels.
Responsible for error-free bonus calculation for over 700 field sales employees across 15 countries.
Approval of bonus payments in the double-digit million range.

Jan 2008 - Dec 2012

5 years

Ettlingen, Germany

Controller Ophthalmology Southern Europe & Germany

PHARM-ALLERGAN GmbH

Full P&L controlling in five countries with revenues over €330 million.
Planning and conducting SAP training in Europe.
Managing the Europe-wide implementation of innovative processes.
Analysis, ranking, and optimization of control and management instruments.
Conducting profitability analyses.
Sparring partner to management for all commercial and structural questions and concerns.
Preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Successfully coordinated all financial aspects of the European iPad project.
Awarded the Award of Excellence for various projects.

Business Analyst Pharma & Botox Germany/Austria

PHARM-ALLERGAN GmbH

Controller Central European Markets

PHARM-ALLERGAN GmbH

Management Consultant

SCHLEGEL UND PARTNER GmbH

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 Professional Services (10.5 years), Pharmaceutical (6.5 years), and Education (1 year).

Professional Services

Pharmaceutical

Education

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 (17 years), Project Management (15.5 years), Business Intelligence (11.5 years), Accounting (5 years), Human Resources (1 year), and Sales (1 year).

Finance

Project Management

Business Intelligence

Accounting

Human Resources

Sales

Summary

Experienced controlling specialist who focuses on relevant potentials and applies an entrepreneurial mindset to expansion strategies. Versatile leader with strong intrinsic motivation to unfold opportunities in international markets. Ambitious division manager with high autonomy in leading multifunctional and intercultural teams. Empathetic and goal-driven stakeholder manager with pronounced leadership qualities. Passionate project manager with solid international expertise in finance & controlling.

Skills

Controlling / Due Diligence / Financial Reporting / Corporate Planning
Project Management / Stakeholder Management / Process Optimization / Interface Management
Interim Management / Organizational Development / Finance Management / Compliance Management
Extensive Excel Skills Including Macros, Power Query, And Power Pivot
Sap (Fi, Co, Sd)
Ms Office
Microsoft Power Bi
Oracle Financial Analyzer
Longview Solution
Hyperion
Sales Force
Ibm Tm1
Ibm Planning Analytics For Microsoft Excel (Pax)
Sql
Dax
Multivariate Analysis Methods
Datev
Lucanet

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Diploma in Industrial Engineering and Management, Corporate Planning · Corporate Planning · Karlsruhe, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Controller Congress by the International Controller Association (ICV)

IFRS for Controllers

Controller Academy, Gauting near Munich

Controlling Marketing & Sales

Management Circle, Frankfurt

Controllers Diploma, Levels 1-5 by the Controller Academy

Gauting / Munich

Profile

Created

January 2025

Last Update

January 2026

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Where is Carsten based?

Carsten is based in Waldbronn, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Carsten speak?

Carsten speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Carsten have?

Carsten has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Carsten has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 8 months. Note that Carsten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Carsten be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Carsten would be well-suited for roles such as: Consultant / Trainer, Further Training in Leadership and Coaching, Head of Decentralized Controlling in Europe.

What is Carsten's latest experience?

Carsten's most recent position is Consultant / Trainer at SuccessTrend.

What companies has Carsten worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Carsten has worked for SuccessTrend.

Which industries is Carsten most experienced in?

Carsten is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Pharmaceutical, and Education.

Which business areas is Carsten most experienced in?

Carsten is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Project Management, and Business Intelligence. Carsten also has some experience in Accounting, Human Resources (HR), and Sales.

Which industries has Carsten worked in recently?

Carsten has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas has Carsten worked in recently?

Carsten has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Finance, and Project Management.

What is Carsten's education?

Carsten holds a Master in Corporate Planning from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).

Does Carsten have any certificates?

Carsten has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Controller Congress by the International Controller Association (ICV), IFRS for Controllers, and Controlling Marketing & Sales.

What is the availability of Carsten?

Carsten is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Carsten?

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