Dietmar Schneider - Head of Finance and Accounting

Q: Where is Dietmar based?

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

Q: What languages does Dietmar speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Dietmar have?

Dietmar has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Dietmar has worked in at least 20 different roles and for 21 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months . Note that Dietmar may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Dietmar's latest experience?

Dietmar's most recent position is Head of Finance and Accounting at Viastore GmbH .

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

In recent years, Dietmar has worked for Viastore GmbH , AKKA Deutschland GmbH , CureVac SE , Germanedge Group , and Solvay GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Dietmar most experienced in?

Dietmar is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Banking and Finance , Media, and Entertainment and Publishing . Dietmar also has some experience in Manufacturing , Energy , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Dietmar most experienced in?

Dietmar is most experienced in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Audit . Dietmar also has some experience in Research and Development (R&D) , Project Management , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which industries has Dietmar worked in recently?

Dietmar has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Banking and Finance , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas has Dietmar worked in recently?

Dietmar has recently worked in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Audit .

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Blaustein, Germany

Experience

Oct 2023 - Mar 2024

6 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Head of Finance and Accounting

Viastore GmbH

Intralogistics (fully automated high-bay warehouses)
SAP
Lucanet
IFRS annual financial statements

May 2023 - Sep 2023

5 months

Sindelfingen, Germany

Accounting FI Specialist

AKKA Deutschland GmbH

Engineering/Consulting
Migration of a company into SAP

Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

4 months

Tübingen, Germany

Senior Accountant

CureVac SE

Biopharma industry
Preparation of IFRS annual financial statements 2022 in SAP

Aug 2022 - Oct 2022

3 months

Munich, Germany

Head of Accounting

Germanedge Group

Software industry
Monthly HGB financial statements
Holiday cover for general ledger
Accounts receivable, accounts payable, treasury in Unit4

Nov 2021 - Jul 2022

9 months

Hanover, Germany

Project Manager for New Property Tax Implementation

Solvay GmbH

Chemical industry
Software: Property Tax App (PWC)
SAP

Jun 2020 - Oct 2021

1 year 5 months

Munich, Germany

Head of Finance and Accounting

AGFA-Gevaert HealthCare GmbH

Medical technology
SAP
IFRS monthly closings
Restructurings

Mar 2020 - Sep 2020

7 months

Ismaning, Germany

Project Manager, Post-Merger Integration

Prüftechnik Dieter Busch Konzern

Electrical industry
Integration into the Fluke group (USA)
SAP to Oracle migration

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

1 year 1 month

Augsburg, Germany

Interim Manager General Ledger SAP, Taxes

Renk AG

Mechanical engineering
Monthly and quarterly closings
Annual financial statements (IFRS)
Contact person for auditors (PWC), tax advisors (WTS), and tax auditors

Jul 2018 - Nov 2018

5 months

Biberach, Germany

Interim Manager General Ledger, Taxes

KaVo Kaltenbach & Voigt GmbH

Dental Healthcare
Monthly closings (US GAAP, SAP)
Contact person for auditors and tax advisors

Jun 2017 - Present

8 years 9 months

Consultant for financial due diligences and company valuations

Various investment/venture capital funds

Financial due diligences as part of mergers & acquisitions transactions

Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

1 year 6 months

Schwabenheim an der Selz, Germany

Interim Manager General Ledger

MSD – Merck Sharp & Dohme

Pharmaceutical industry
Monthly closing (US GAAP) in SAP
Annual financial statements (HGB)
Contact person for auditors (PwC) and tax auditors (tax office)

Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

5 months

Hechingen, Germany

Interim Manager Reporting

ELCO GmbH

Plant engineering for heating solutions
Reporting under HGB and IFRS in SAP

Feb 2016 - Jun 2016

5 months

Kötz, Germany

Interim Manager General Ledger Accounting

AL-KO KOBER SE

Plant engineering for air conditioning
HGB team lead
Accounting and reporting in SAP

Mar 2012 - Present

14 years

Bonn, Germany

Partner

Reelway GmbH

Software industry
Live streaming of sports events and university lectures in the cloud
HGB accounting and reporting in Excel

Jan 2012 - Dec 2015

4 years

Heroldstatt, Germany

Financial Consultant

Surteco Decor GmbH

Decorative printing
IFRS accounting and reporting in SAP
Consolidation in Lucanet (group with 3 subsidiaries)
Business valuation (due diligence, sell-side)

Jan 2008 - Dec 2012

5 years

Blaubeuren, Germany

Consolidation Team Leader

Centrotherm Photovoltaics AG

Solar industry
IFRS accounting and reporting in Pro Alpha
Consolidation in Excel (group with 7 subsidiaries)

Jan 2005 - Dec 2008

4 years

Gütersloh, Germany

Financial Controller

Mohn Media GmbH

Printing industry
IFRS accounting and reporting

Jan 2002 - Dec 2004

3 years

Gütersloh, Germany

Internal Audit Manager

Bertelsmann AG

Media industry
Conducting IFRS financial audits in SAP at Bertelsmann subsidiaries in Europe

Jan 2001 - Dec 2002

2 years

Frankfurt, Germany

Equity Analyst

GMB Research & Consulting GmbH

Investment banking
Preparing company valuation studies for media companies

Jan 1998 - Dec 2001

4 years

Böblingen, Germany

Financial Accountant

IBM Deutschland GmbH

IT industry
US GAAP accounting and reporting

Jan 1996 - Dec 1998

3 years

Audit and Tax Advisory Assistant

Rödl & Partner

Audit & tax consulting
HGB audit of medium-sized industrial companies
Preparation of tax returns

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 Information Technology (18 years), Banking and Finance (10.5 years), Media and Entertainment (8 years), Manufacturing (6 years), Energy (5 years), and Professional Services (3.5 years).

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Media and Entertainment

Manufacturing

Energy

Professional Services

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 Accounting (27 years), Finance (26 years), Audit (19 years), Research and Development (2 years), Project Management (1 year), and Information Technology (0.5 years).

Accounting

Finance

Audit

Research and Development

Project Management

Information Technology

Skills

Financial Reporting: Hgb, Ifrs, Us Gaap, Individual Financial Statements, Consolidated Financial Statements, Consolidation
Taxation: Corporate Income Tax, Trade Tax, Income Tax, Sales Tax, Property Tax, Tax Audits, Deferred Taxes
Mergers & Acquisitions: Due Diligence, Company Valuation, Post Merger Integration
Software: Sap (Fi), Tagetik, Lucanet, Pro Alpha, Unit4, Ms Office, Hfm Hyperion, Slack, Confluence, Zoom, Google Meet, Jira

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 1992 - Jun 1996

University of Hohenheim

Diploma in Economics · Economics · Stuttgart, Germany

Oct 1989 - Jun 1992

University of Stuttgart

Intermediate Diploma · Business Administration · Stuttgart, Germany

Oct 1979 - Jun 1988

Humboldt Gymnasium Ulm

Abitur · Ulm, Germany

Certifications & licenses

CEFA – Certified European Financial Analyst

DVFA, German Association for Financial Analysis and Asset Management, Frankfurt/Main

International Certified Accountant

Chamber of Industry and Commerce Bielefeld

Profile

Created

September 2024

Last Update

November 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Dietmar based?

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

What languages does Dietmar speak?

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

How many years of experience does Dietmar have?

Dietmar has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Dietmar has worked in at least 20 different roles and for 21 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Dietmar may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Dietmar be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Dietmar would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Finance and Accounting, Accounting FI Specialist, Senior Accountant.

What is Dietmar's latest experience?

Dietmar's most recent position is Head of Finance and Accounting at Viastore GmbH.

What companies has Dietmar worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Dietmar has worked for Viastore GmbH, AKKA Deutschland GmbH, CureVac SE, Germanedge Group, and Solvay GmbH.

Which industries is Dietmar most experienced in?

Dietmar is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Banking and Finance, Media, and Entertainment and Publishing. Dietmar also has some experience in Manufacturing, Energy, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Dietmar most experienced in?

Dietmar is most experienced in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Audit. Dietmar also has some experience in Research and Development (R&D), Project Management, and Information Technology (IT).

Which industries has Dietmar worked in recently?

Dietmar has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Banking and Finance, and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Dietmar worked in recently?

Dietmar has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Audit.

What is Dietmar's education?

Dietmar attended University of Hohenheim for Economics.

Does Dietmar have any certificates?

Dietmar has 2 certificates. These include: CEFA – Certified European Financial Analyst and International Certified Accountant.

What is the availability of Dietmar?

Dietmar is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Dietmar?

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