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Summary
10 Years in Corporate Finance, IT and Projects.
Strategic Planning & Analysis Proven leader in IT and finance departments and as Managing Team Leadership & Coaching Director with 50 Employees.
Financial Management Seasoned Project Manager in Finance and IT with all the relevant certifications.
Experienced hands on accountant, business analyst, financial modeller, Excel Pro and financial controller.
I can support you with operational, hands on, strategic and leadership tasks in all the areas mentioned above.
Skills
- Strategic Planning & Analysis
- Team Leadership & Coaching
- Financial Management
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedFrench
ElementaryEducation
Feb 2009 - Nov 2009
Massey University
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management · New Zealand
Oct 2004 - Sep 2009
Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg
Master's degree, Economics · Economics · Oldenburg, Germany
Certifications & licenses
CPA (Australia)
CPA Australia
NYIF Certificate in Professional Treasury Management
PRINCE2® Foundation CPD
Power BI Black Belt
Professional Scrum Master
Project Management Professional (PMP)®
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