Daniel Zander - Interim CFO, Controller and Financial Accountant

Q: Where is Daniel based?

Daniel is based in Paphos, Cyprus and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Daniel speak?

Daniel speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Daniel have?

Daniel has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Daniel has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months . Note that Daniel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Daniel's latest experience?

Daniel's most recent position is Interim CFO, Controller and Financial Accountant at Self-employed with Cyprus Limited .

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

In recent years, Daniel has worked for Self-employed with Cyprus Limited , Atera GmbH , and Leeb GmbH & Co. KG .

Q: Which industries is Daniel most experienced in?

Daniel is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Food and Beverage , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas is Daniel most experienced in?

Daniel is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Accounting , and Business Intelligence . Daniel also has some experience in Operations , Procurement and Purchasing , and Supply Chain Management .

Q: Which industries has Daniel worked in recently?

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

Q: Which business areas has Daniel worked in recently?

Daniel has recently worked in business areas like Finance , Operations , and Procurement and Purchasing .

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Paphos, Cyprus

Experience

Sep 2023 - Present

2 years 6 months

Interim CFO, Controller and Financial Accountant

Self-employed with Cyprus Limited

Project: international food industry corporation in Berlin: process optimization in the shared service center controlling (3 months)
Sabbatical with travel and living in Europe

Oct 2021 - Apr 2022

7 months

Leutkirch im Allgäu, Germany

Head of Finance & HR

Atera GmbH

Managing finance (full responsibility for controlling; accounting) and HR with 4 employees
Coding and posting invoices
Preparing monthly and annual financial statements, main contact for auditors
Monthly reports to shareholders for the local company and the global product group
Profitability analysis at product and customer level
Conducting job interviews

Jan 2017 - Sep 2021

4 years 9 months

Memmingen, Germany

Commercial Director

Leeb GmbH & Co. KG

Managing finance (full responsibility for controlling; accounting), purchasing, IT, and HR with 10 employees
Systematic revision of business processes focusing on purchasing, sales, and production planning
Initiation and implementation of optimization projects (increasing profitability, capacity planning, inventory management, price and assortment management)
Monthly reports to the shareholder family and advisory board
Preparing monthly and annual financial statements, main contact for banks and auditors
Member of the management team
Company financing with maximum use of subsidies

Jul 2013 - Dec 2016

3 years 6 months

Isny im Allgäu, Germany

Global Controller (July 2013 – June 2014); Commercial Director (July 2014 – December 2016)

Landes Lederwarenfabrik GmbH

Managing the finance department (full responsibility for controlling; accounting) with 3 employees
Analysis and optimization of business processes
Initiation and implementation of optimization projects (production output, inventory management, assortment management)
Monthly management reports including consolidation and preparing presentations for the advisory board, shareholders, and banks
Preparing monthly and annual financial statements, main contact for banks and auditors
Managing 3 subsidiaries (Canada, Mexico, Hong Kong)

Oct 2007 - Apr 2013

5 years 7 months

Karben, Germany

Global Business Analyst Cutting Systems (October 2007 – March 2010); Finance Team Leader (April 2010 – April 2013)

ESAB Cutting Systems GmbH

Preparing monthly management reports for the global Cutting Systems business unit for the headquarters in London
Coordinating annual planning (budget and forecast)
Building reporting system for the global product segment
Leading the finance department (full responsibility for controlling; accounting; group reporting) with 6 employees
Preparing monthly management reports for the global Cutting Systems business unit
Responsible for monthly and annual financial statements
Coordinating and presenting annual plans
Realigning from a specialist provider to a modular provider
Implementing the financial aspects of the personnel restructuring

Jul 2003 - Sep 2007

4 years 3 months

Hanau, Germany

Controller with additional finance duties

European Advanced Superconductors GmbH & Co. KG

Apr 2003 - Jun 2003

3 months

Hanau, Germany

Specialist for Service Level Agreements

VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & Co. KG

Jan 2000 - Mar 2003

3 years 3 months

Malaysia

Financial Liaison (Head of Accounting)

VACUUMSCHMELZE Sdn Bhd.

Managed accounting (independent controlling; financial accounting) with seven employees at three locations (Pontian & Pekan, Malaysia & Singapore)

Jan 1998 - Dec 1999

2 years

Hanau, Germany

Clerk in Controlling and Reporting

VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & Co. KG

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 (23.5 years), Food and Beverage (2.5 years), and Information Technology (0.5 years).

Manufacturing

Food and Beverage

Information Technology

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 (23 years), Accounting (21.5 years), Business Intelligence (5.5 years), Operations (4.5 years), Procurement (4.5 years), and Supply Chain Management (3.5 years).

Finance

Accounting

Business Intelligence

Operations

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Summary

Born on December 23, 1978, married, 2 children (8 & 12 years) 23 years of professional experience in the commercial field with focus on controlling and accounting in mid-sized manufacturing companies and international corporations 18 years in leadership roles, of which 13 years with staff responsibility 3 years abroad as head of accounting in Malaysia Promotions within the companies prove performance Strong hands-on mentality from a mid-sized business environment at the locations Risk based analysis of business processes

Skills

Ms-office: Very Good (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook), Good (Access)
Good Knowledge Of Erp Systems (Sap R/3 And S/4 Hana Modules: Fi, Co, Sd And Logistics, Jd Edwards, Proalpha) And Data Warehouse Systems (Qlikview, Cognos)
Set Up A Food Shipping Business As A Side Activity ([Link] 2008-2015) With Annual Sales Of Approx. €80k In 2015

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Aug 1995 - Jan 1998

Vacuumschmelze GmbH & Co KG

Apprenticeship as Industrial Clerk · Industrial Clerk · Hanau, Germany

Aug 1989 - Jul 1995

Otto-Hahn-Schule

Secondary school certificate · Hanau, Germany

Certifications & licenses

IHK Controller Certificate

Frankfurt/Main Chamber of Industry and Commerce

Profile

Created

November 2024

Last Update

November 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Daniel based?

Daniel is based in Paphos, Cyprus and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Daniel speak?

Daniel speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Daniel have?

Daniel has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Daniel has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months. Note that Daniel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Daniel be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Daniel would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim CFO, Controller and Financial Accountant, Head of Finance & HR, Commercial Director.

What is Daniel's latest experience?

Daniel's most recent position is Interim CFO, Controller and Financial Accountant at Self-employed with Cyprus Limited.

What companies has Daniel worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Daniel has worked for Self-employed with Cyprus Limited, Atera GmbH, and Leeb GmbH & Co. KG.

Which industries is Daniel most experienced in?

Daniel is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Daniel most experienced in?

Daniel is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Business Intelligence. Daniel also has some experience in Operations, Procurement and Purchasing, and Supply Chain Management.

Which industries has Daniel worked in recently?

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

Which business areas has Daniel worked in recently?

Daniel has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Operations, and Procurement and Purchasing.

What is Daniel's education?

Daniel holds a Master in Industrial Clerk from Vacuumschmelze GmbH & Co KG.

Does Daniel have any certificates?

Daniel has 1 certificate: IHK Controller Certificate.

What is the availability of Daniel?

Daniel is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Daniel?

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