Florian Lehmann - Interim Head of Transformation

Q: Where is Florian based?

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

Q: What languages does Florian speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Florian have?

Florian has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Florian has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 15 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months . Note that Florian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Florian's latest experience?

Florian's most recent position is Interim Head of Transformation at TOMRA Systems ASA .

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

In recent years, Florian has worked for TOMRA Systems ASA , CycleFusion Group , Schotten & Hansen Holding Inc. / Schotten & Hansen Inc. , Schotten & Hansen Ltd. , and BPM Broadcast & Professional Media GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Florian most experienced in?

Florian is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Banking and Finance , and Aerospace and Defense . Florian also has some experience in Automotive , Professional Services , and Construction .

Q: Which business areas is Florian most experienced in?

Florian is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Strategy and Planning , and Operations . Florian also has some experience in Investments, M&A & Venture Capital , Business Intelligence , and Accounting .

Q: Which industries has Florian worked in recently?

Florian has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Manufacturing , and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas has Florian worked in recently?

Florian has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence , Finance , and Strategy and Planning .

Recommended expert

Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Jun 2023 - Present

2 years 9 months

Interim Head of Transformation

TOMRA Systems ASA

Strategic Transformation & Value Creation: Initiation and execution of a company-wide transformation program to establish a scalable, process-oriented organization. Focus on strategic agility, cost leadership, and long-term financial resilience in a volatile market environment.
Operational Excellence & Digitalization: Implementation of digital control tools and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and accelerate decision-making. Design of a modern operating model to foster data-driven leadership and transparency across the value chain.
Finance, Controlling & Performance Management: Setup of an integrated finance and controlling framework with clear KPI structures to manage profitability, OPEX, and cash flow. Development of a rolling forecast model and establishment of robust reporting mechanisms to support C-level strategic decisions.
Working Capital, Liquidity Management & Treasury: Optimization of working capital and management of the cash conversion cycle through targeted measures in inventory management, receivables, and payables. Establishment of an integrated treasury architecture for active liquidity planning and strengthening financial flexibility.
Global Integration & ERP Transformation: Leadership of global harmonization of systems and processes through the implementation of a scalable ERP platform. Promotion of synergies and transparency across borders to strengthen the global finance architecture.
Growth Strategy, Efficiency Improvement & Executive Sparring: Responsible for designing and implementing group-wide initiatives for cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and sustainable growth with direct impact on EBITDA and overall financial performance. Close collaboration in developing and executing investment strategies, resource allocation, and transformation priorities to reinforce long-term competitiveness and return on capital.

Dec 2022 - Apr 2023

5 months

Interim CFO

CycleFusion Group

Financial Restructuring & Reporting: Optimization of financial processes and implementation of private equity-compliant reporting.
Liquidity, Capital & Controlling Management: Responsible for liquidity planning, working capital management, and building an integrated controlling function to stabilize finances and improve group performance. Development of a rolling forecast model for active control of cash flows, costs, and results.
Post-Merger Integration & Scaling: Management of the group's integration and scaling after corporate mergers.
Consolidated Financial Statements & Finance Management: Responsible for preparing monthly and annual financial statements for five individual entities (GER, UK, NL) as well as the consolidated financial statements (HGB, IFRS). Restructuring of financial processes and implementation of PE reporting.

Jun 2021 - Jan 2023

1 year 8 months

United States

Member Board of Directors

Schotten & Hansen Holding Inc. / Schotten & Hansen Inc.

Jun 2021 - Jan 2023

1 year 8 months

United Kingdom

Managing Director & Shareholder

Schotten & Hansen Ltd.

Apr 2020 - Jun 2021

1 year 3 months

Management Consultant

BPM Broadcast & Professional Media GmbH

Financial Management & Controlling: Development and implementation of solid budgeting, liquidity management, and transparent reporting to ensure the company's financial stability.
Restructuring & Turnaround: Strategic realignment of the company with a focus on efficiency improvements, cost optimization, and sustainable profitability.
Crisis Management & Financing: Secured long-term company financing during the COVID-19 pandemic based on restructuring results.
M&A Strategy & Divestiture: Structuring and supporting the successful sale of the company to a strategic investor, including financial and due diligence processes.

Dec 2019 - Nov 2022

3 years

Interim CFO & CRO

Schotten & Hansen GmbH

Financial Strategy & Controlling: Establishment and optimization of finance and controlling processes to sustainably secure corporate financing.
Monthly & Annual Financial Statements: Full responsibility for preparing the group's monthly and annual financial statements under HGB, including consolidation, audits, and reporting to shareholders and banks.
Liquidity Management: Implementation of an efficient liquidity planning process to ensure financial stability.
Data-Driven Management: Development and introduction of KPI-based reporting across all performance areas for continuous business control.
Cost Management: Establishment of cost center and cost unit accounting for precise analysis and control of profitability.
Restructuring & Transformation: Strategic realignment focusing on sustainable growth and profitability (67% revenue increase, over 900% improvement in operating profitability, achieving a double-digit EBITDA margin).
International Expansion: Realigned internationalization by setting up international subsidiaries, building a global sales network, and successfully acquiring and managing international projects.

Jun 2019 - Sep 2019

4 months

Management Consultant

MI.T Gastro Management GmbH

Business Development & Strategy: Developed a comprehensive business plan for a European company in the food & beverage sector with a clear focus on scalability and market potential.
Investor Acquisition & Fundraising: Identified, approached, and negotiated with potential investors to finance company growth.
Successful Fundraising: Secured a European venture company builder as the lead investor.

Dec 2018 - Aug 2019

9 months

Management Consultant

schweco GmbH

Organizational Development & Scaling: Strengthened corporate structure and optimized process landscape to enable sustainable growth.
Management & Controlling Systems: Implemented powerful planning and control tools for efficient corporate management.
Financial Management & Reporting: Developed and implemented structured budgeting, cash flow management, and transparent reporting to ensure financial stability.
M&A & Financing Strategy: Developed innovative financing solutions for acquiring new equity stakes and expanding the investment portfolio.
Buy & Build Strategy: Prepared and strategically positioned the company for targeted expansion through acquisitions, strengthening corporate structure and process landscape to secure growth.

Oct 2016 - Nov 2018

2 years 2 months

CFO & Member of the Executive Board

Cadolto Fertiggebäude GmbH & Co. KG

Financial & Corporate Management: Overall responsibility for finance and accounting, controlling, and legal within the group.
Monthly & Annual Financial Statements: Responsible for preparing monthly and annual financial statements for the group (12 entities) under HGB, including consolidation, audits, and regular reporting to shareholders and supervisory bodies.
Strategic Transformation: Developed and implemented a growth and profitability strategy, including comprehensive restructuring and strategic realignment in coordination with employee representatives.
Financial Management & Capital Strategy: Optimized cash, finance, and treasury processes, and developed a sustainable financing strategy involving external capital providers.
Controlling & Performance Management: Established project and corporate controlling for large-scale projects with individual volumes up to EUR 100 million.
Efficiency Improvement & Process Optimization: Analyzed and optimized order-to-cash and end-to-end processes to enhance operational excellence.
M&A & Company Sale: Structured and executed the sale of the company to a strategic investor as part of a succession solution.
Risk Management & Financing: Managed corporate financing including guarantees and sureties totaling EUR 50 million.

Jan 2016 - Sep 2016

9 months

Sabbatical

Feb 2011 - Dec 2015

4 years 11 months

Advisory Board Member

Werner Maschinenbau GmbH

Sep 2008 - Jun 2014

5 years 10 months

Advisory Board Member & Shareholder

J.H. Ziegler GmbH

Dec 2007 - Jun 2016

8 years 7 months

Supervisory Board Member

ASC-TEC AG

May 2007 - Dec 2015

8 years 8 months

Investment Manager & Investor & Managing Director

Unger Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH

Investment Strategy & Deal Sourcing: Built a strong network for corporate investments and identified mid-market investment opportunities (succession solutions, growth financing).
Financial Analysis & Business Valuation: Conducted detailed company valuations, ratio analyses and due diligence for potential investments.
Transaction Financing: Structured and secured financing for company acquisitions, including preparing bank presentations.
Value Creation & Business Development: Developed and implemented investment strategies, buy-and-build concepts, and efficiency programs for sustainable profit growth.
Controlling & Reporting: Implemented investment controlling and supported the financial management in portfolio companies.
M&A Transactions: Managed company acquisitions and sales with extensive buy- and sell-side due diligence.

Dec 2002 - Apr 2007

4 years 5 months

Senior Manager & Automotive Consultant

xpuls business solutions GmbH

Leadership & Client Acquisition: Responsible for up to 10 employees, recruiting and leading international consulting projects in General Management, Operational Excellence & Lean Manufacturing.
Project & Revenue Responsibility: Managed national and international production, logistics and process optimization projects with full responsibility for budget, revenue and costs.
Strategic Business Development: Further developed the consulting portfolio, standardized methods and expanded market positioning.
Efficiency Improvement & Digitization: Implemented Lean Manufacturing, digital factory concepts and ramp-up management to optimize production and logistics processes.

Dec 2001 - Nov 2002

1 year

Los Angeles, United States

Logistics Project Manager

arvato services Inc (Bertelsmann)

Supply chain optimization: planning, budgeting, and implementing supply chain and CRM processes to boost efficiency.
Process management: analyzing and improving operational business processes to increase performance and reduce costs.
Strategic space utilization: developing space utilization concepts to optimize location strategy.
Warehouse & logistics management: improving goods receipt and storage processes, including implementing technical goods receipt controls in SAP R/3.
Restructuring & transformation: successfully realigning and increasing the efficiency of a printing plant within the group.

Summary

Visionary and results-driven manager with extensive experience in corporate leadership, transformation, and financial management. Successfully implemented growth strategies, restructurings, and operational excellence in international companies across various industries. Proven track record in boosting value, optimizing processes, and expanding markets.

Skills

Excellent: Ms Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, And Access), Ms Visio, Ms Project, Delmia Dpe And Delmia Alb, Datev, Managersql, Ifs
Good: Sap, Various Erp And Bi Systems As Well As Workflow Management Systems, Bi Tools, And Project Management Solutions

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Nov 1996 - Oct 2001

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration · Erlangen, Germany

Aug 1992 - Jul 1993

First Coast High School

Exchange Year · Jacksonville, United States

Gymnasium Rahlstedt

High School Diploma · Hamburg, Germany

Profile

Created

April 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Florian based?

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

What languages does Florian speak?

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

How many years of experience does Florian have?

Florian has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Florian has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 15 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Florian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Florian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Florian would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Head of Transformation, Interim CFO, Member Board of Directors.

What is Florian's latest experience?

Florian's most recent position is Interim Head of Transformation at TOMRA Systems ASA.

What companies has Florian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Florian has worked for TOMRA Systems ASA, CycleFusion Group, Schotten & Hansen Holding Inc. / Schotten & Hansen Inc., Schotten & Hansen Ltd., and BPM Broadcast & Professional Media GmbH.

Which industries is Florian most experienced in?

Florian is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Banking and Finance, and Aerospace and Defense. Florian also has some experience in Automotive, Professional Services, and Construction.

Which business areas is Florian most experienced in?

Florian is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Strategy and Planning, and Operations. Florian also has some experience in Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, Business Intelligence, and Accounting.

Which industries has Florian worked in recently?

Florian has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas has Florian worked in recently?

Florian has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Finance, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Florian's education?

Florian holds a Master in Business Administration from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg.

What is the availability of Florian?

Florian is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Florian?

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