Frank G. - Organizational Consultant

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Frankfurt, Germany

Experience

Oct 2024 - Present

11 months

Interim Manager Controlling, System Architect

Lapmaster Wolters GmbH

Revision of controlling structures in SAP
Focus on production and R&D
Fix / variable cost and activity allocation
Selection process of SAP make-to-order production
Close alignment with the consolidation team
Analysis of group cost centers by Tagetik
Software & System: SAP CO, Tagetik, Jira

Nov 2021 - Jun 2024

2 years 8 months

Master Data Coordinator, Tester, Trainer

Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH

Supporting an in-flight master data transfer followed by stock migration in R&D in a regulated environment
Analysis and provision of master data and stock information
Master data: primarily material master and technical quantities (recipes, BOMs/material lists, resources)
Coordination of the data migration from legacy system (Nasca) to new system (SAP)
Testing of new logistics processes in the areas purchasing, warehouse management and production (including scanners) under GxP conditions
Support to transform from unvalued to valued material and to implement product costing
Alignment with global master data coordination as well as with supply chain, production, controlling and management
Agile project organization
Software & System: SAP MM, WM, PP-PI, CO-PC, Jira

Sep 2021 - Oct 2021

2 months

Quality Manager

Exyte GmbH

Project management audit support
Guiding the learning management team through an internal audit
Structuring and preparation of requirements and deliverables
Project comprises the migration of a DMS system
Software & Systems: UKG Document Manager (PeopleDoc)

Jul 2021 - Aug 2021

2 months

Strategic Consultant

REHAU Industries SE & Co. KG

Development of business case for a SuccessFactors implementation (cloud scenarios)
Software & Systems: SAP SuccessFactors

Feb 2021 - Jun 2021

5 months

Program Management Coach

Exyte GmbH

Coaching for the IT implementation, migration and rollout of a time management system from an HR perspective
Supporting the overall project manager in setting up the project and its approach
Defining the project tasks and resource requirements
Software & Systems: UKG (Kronos)

Aug 2019 - Jan 2021

1 year 6 months

Application Manager (Focus CO/PS) and Test Manager

Helaba

Responsible for the operational management of SAP applications (focus on CO/PS) in accordance with internal rules and policies in a regulated system landscape, aligned with ITIL and ECB standards
Participating in projects to create new releases, preparing operational tasks, including setting up environments for testing, acceptance, and production. Based on SAP HANA DB
Test management for bug fixes and new functionality for the departments
Analysis and troubleshooting of production disruptions
Conducting individual training sessions for specific users
Software & Systems: SAP CO-OM, PS, FI-GL/AP/AR/AA, MM, RE, SRM, BPA; Microfocus ALM, ITSM

May 2019 - Jul 2019

3 months

Transformation Manager

Origins Consulting gGmbH

Supporting the company owner
Advising on changing the corporate form to a gGmbH
Process optimization for sourcing and learning
Software & Systems: Cisco Webex

Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

4 months

Process Manager and Facilitator

Covestro AG

Planning, preparing, and running workshops to optimize HR processes for governance operations, communications, payroll, and authorizations
Creating a business case to implement an HR correspondence tool, replacing an on-premise solution with a SaaS approach
Software & Systems: SAP, Workday, Escriba, PeopleDoc

Jul 2017 - Dec 2018

1 year 6 months

Test Manager and Trainer

BBS GmbH for Bayer AG

Coordinating corporate system testing and user acceptance testing for the development of a global prototype in a GxP environment
Developing the approach, creating the test plan/protocol, and test report
Organizing test case development, execution, and setting up change requests
Coordinating approval workflows with process owners, system owners, quality assurance and other stakeholders
Designing a paper-free testing approach in the underlying validation software
Developing reports and tracking progress during testing
Aligning testing activities with business, IT, QA, and software providers of DMS and the validation system
Planning and carrying out initial training remotely for global key users
Project encompassed DMS systems with 25,000 users
Software & Systems: ValGenesis, Generis Cara

Apr 2017 - May 2017

2 months

Quality Mentor, Facilitator

BBS GmbH for Bayer AG

Supporting client ISO 9001:2015 certification
Focus: Lessons learned
Guiding the learning management team through an external audit
Structuring and preparing requirements and deliverables
Project included changing systems to SuccessFactors' Learning and Development component for 100,000+ users
Software & Systems: MS Sharepoint/Office

Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

6 months

Roll-out Manager and Migration Manager

BBS GmbH for Bayer AG

Conducting global rollout and migration preparation in a GxP environment
Developing and continuously improving the planning concept for rollout waves
Managing organizational steps to execute the rollout in the respective document unit
Developing and applying risk and status tracking reports
Aligning rollout preparation with sites and advising them on setting up their project organization and plan
Project encompassed DMS systems with 25,000 users
Software & Systems: Generis Cara, MS Sharepoint/Office

Aug 2016 - Oct 2016

3 months

Quality Mentor

BBS GmbH for Bayer AG

Supporting project management audits
Guiding the learning management team through internal audit
Structuring and preparing requirements and deliverables
Developing and preparing strategic workshops for the change and communication team
Project included system changes to SuccessFactors for 100,000+ users
Software & Systems: MS Sharepoint/Office

Jun 2016 - Dec 2016

7 months

Change Manager

BBS GmbH for Bayer AG

Facilitating change and communication processes
Evaluating stakeholders
Identifying change impacts
Developing a master communication roadmap
Creating project storylines and teaser video concepts
Project encompassed DMS systems with 25,000 users
Software & Systems: MS Sharepoint/Office

Jan 2016 - May 2016

5 months

Strategy Consultant and Process Consultant

Origins Consulting gGmbH

Acting as sparring partner to the company owner
Spinning off services into a new company
Defining, analyzing, and improving services
Modeling using Event-driven Process Chains
Developing pricing models and cost calculations
Software & Systems: EPC modeling software

Apr 2015 - Oct 2015

7 months

Magdeburg, Germany

Strategy Consultant and Process Consultant

SAP UCC, Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg

IaaS service offering for public institutions and SMEs (study evaluating risks and dependencies)
Defining, analyzing, and improving services
Depicting service expansion and positioning in the new business model
Stating hazards and risks of the new service
Software & Systems: SAP Solution Manager

Mar 2015 - Oct 2015

8 months

Project Management Support and Quality Mentor

BBS GmbH for Bayer AG

Carve-out of Covestro AG from Bayer AG
Providing project management support for the HR applications stream
Providing selective field support; delivery, issue, and risk tracking
Ensuring compliance for external auditors and cost controlling
The project stream included 140 team members, 81 legal entities in 25 countries, 250 business testers, and about 1,000 business processes
Software & Systems: SAP HR, MS Sharepoint

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

1 year

Process Consultant

Knick Elektrische Messgeräte GmbH & Co KG

Implementing comprehensive process management across R&D, MDM and Documentation, Purchasing, Production, Sales, Customer Service, CRM, Accounting, and Controlling
Software & Systems: MS Dynamics NAV

Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

1 year

Parental Leave

Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

5 months

Germany

Facilitator

Hessian Ministry of the Interior and for Sports HMdIS

Complaint management
Scheduling, preparing, conducting, and following up on meetings
Mediating between parties, developing and finalizing solutions
Underlying project: Improving network IT security
Software & Systems: Windows, Linux, Email, Internet, LAN

Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

1 year

Frankfurt, Germany

Project Manager

BearingPoint GmbH

Rolling out 2nd wave CRM to Europe – ‘Marketing processes’ – and handling release changes and migration
Designing services that link client demand, business processes, and technology
Conducting case studies, prototype development, and testing for planning and consolidation scenarios of corporate groups
Budget responsibility
Software & Systems: MS Dynamics CRM, Tagetik 3.0/4.0, MS Sharepoint

Jan 2007 - Dec 2011

5 years

Frankfurt, Germany

Line Manager

BearingPoint GmbH

Planning, implementing, and operating a Near Delivery Center business model
Managing change for new project delivery group processes
Designing and integrating Sourcing, Recruiting, Payroll, Accounting, Controlling, Reporting, Treasury, Personal IT, ERP (rollout), labor law compliance, asset purchase processes, and marketing
Organizing service providers (e.g., via SLAs)
Knowledge transfer/training for group processes
ISO 9001 certification
Year-end closing with financial authorities (US GAAP, IFRS)
Budget responsibility
Software & Systems: SAP FI/CO/PS/HR/SD

Jan 2003 - Dec 2006

4 years

Frankfurt, Germany

Line Manager and Process Consultant

BearingPoint GmbH

Transforming from a decentralized to a centralized resource management model
Staffing complex projects
Developing and organizing company-wide finance, logistics, IT (e.g., SAP, ITIL), process (e.g., Six Sigma), and soft skills training academies, both internally and with third-party service providers
Testing individual resource management software
Budget responsibility
Software & Systems: Individual System MDS and PeopleSoft

Apr 2002 - Jan 2003

10 months

Strategy Consultant and Process Consultant

Bayer AG

Developing a chemistry park business model
Modeling and implementing service processes
Software & Systems: SAP SM, CS, CO, PM, FI

Jun 2001 - Apr 2002

11 months

PS Application Consultant, Project Manager

Aventis Deutschland AG

For IT controlling and reporting, a blueprint was designed, tested, and implemented in SAP Project System. US GAAP/German GAAP compliance was addressed, e.g. Percentage of Completion method. Uploading PS data to SAP BW was realized by developing program logic and a user-friendly interface. Training was designed and delivered remotely to controllers. The rollout was international – USA, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Japan, France, UK, Germany
Budget responsibility
Software & Systems: SAP IM/PS, ABAP

Feb 2001 - Jan 2003

2 years

Project Manager

Bayer AG

Managing steering, contracting, troubleshooting, redesign, and implementation with focus on SAP Transport Management, APO, and authorizations. Managed a 6-person team. Oversaw multiple go-live phases with live deployment for numerous companies
Budget responsibility
Software & Systems: SAP Basis

Apr 2000 - Jan 2003

2 years 10 months

Transformation Manager

Bayer AG

Leading the transformation and implementation of the controlling model
Focus: Profitability Analysis, Product Costing, and Overhead Cost Controlling (IFRS/German GAAP), Reporting. Managed 20 team members concurrently. Completed five go-live phases across over 50 companies in Europe
Budget responsibility
Software & Systems: SAP CO, integrated with SAP R/3 (FI, IM/PS, MM, PM, PP-PI, SD)

Mar 2000 - Jan 2001

11 months

Project Manager

Bayer AG

In a major business process redesign and SAP implementation and rollout project, I supported a 600-member test team. The team I led (nine colleagues) handled reconciliation and technical provisioning of about 40 master data objects. These tasks were automated in a regulated environment (GMP compliance, 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 9001). Additionally, we analyzed and optimized maintenance processes for key operational master data objects
Budget responsibility
Software & Systems: Master Data in SAP R/3 (FI, CO, IM/PS, MM, PM, PP-PI, SD), BTCI, CATT

Dec 1999 - Sep 2000

10 months

Frankfurt, Germany

PS/CO Application Consultant and Project Manager

KPMG Consulting GmbH

Internal project to design the pharmaceutical product development process by creating and integrating work breakdown structures and networks
SAP business concept, customizing, process testing, and project management
Budget responsibility
Software & Systems: SAP PS, FI, CO, PP-PI

May 1999 - Feb 2000

10 months

Project Manager, Quality Assurance Consultant

Bayer AG

In a business process redesign, SAP implementation, and rollout project, I supported a 50-member accounting team. The team I led (eight colleagues) handled valuation and quality assurance (IFRS/German GAAP and GMP compliance, ISO 9001) for the created SAP customizing documents
Budget responsibility
Software & Systems: SAP FI-GL/AP/AR/AA, CO-CCA/OPA/PC/PA

Nov 1998 - Jan 1999

3 months

FI/CO Application Consultant and Sub Project Manager

Bayer AG

For a French group company, ALE scenarios were defined, configured, and tested. This resulted in two communicating systems via ALE using IDocs for finance and cost center accounting. Users were onboarded locally with custom training materials
The team had three members
Software & Systems: SAP FI, CO-CCA

Nov 1998 - Dec 1998

2 months

FI/CO Migration Consultant

Merck KGaA

Developing questionnaires and conducting workshops for a feasibility study on migrating from R/2 to R/3 with 3,500 users. Responsible for accounting and controlling areas
Software & Systems: SAP FI-GL/AP/AR/AA, CO-CCA/OPA/PC/PA, IM, PS

Jul 1998 - Sep 1998

3 months

CO-PC Application Consultant (Architect) and Sub Project Manager

SAP AG

Blueprinting, customizing, and testing product costing for the creation of a preconfigured Pharma Industry Solution
Software & Systems: SAP CO-PC, ASAP, CATT

Aug 1997 - Jul 1999

2 years

CO/EC Application Consultant (Architect) and Sub Project Manager

Hoffmann-La Roche AG

Optimizing cost accounting and using standard reporting and design in SAP for a Europe-wide rollout for the group, a business unit, and three subsidiaries. Implemented, tested, and migrated SAP CO integrated with FI, MM, PP-PI, and SD. Created training documentation and trained users locally at sites in Switzerland, Italy, Spain, and the UK
Software & Systems: SAP CO & EC

Nov 1991 - Apr 1997

5 years 6 months

Berlin, Germany

CO / Application Consultant (Architect), Sub Project Manager, Application Manager

Telefunken Sendertechnik GmbH

Creating blueprints, configuring, testing, and training for SAP Controlling. Implementing R/2 CO-CCA/OPA/PC integrated with FI, MM, PP, and SD
Supporting logistics migration
Integrating the new system, processes, and reporting into the organization
Managing go-live for the headquarters/site in Berlin
Post go-live support included working with the external supplier according to the designed SLA
Duties included supporting upgrades, resolving production disruptions, and continuous process and system configuration improvements
Software & Systems: SAP CO & EC

Summary

Consulting Focus: Project Management, Process Management, Change Management, System Architecture, Organizational Development, Compliance System Implementation, Carve-Out, Accounting, Reporting, HR and Logistics Integration (Procurement, Production, Sales), Operations Management, DMS, CRM
Processes: Configuration, Migration, Testing, Training (occasionally SAP CO Instructor), Compliance, Closing, IFRS, GxP, Computer System Validation
Software & Systems: SAP CO / FI / IM/PS / BI; Logistics / HR / SuccessFactors Integration, Tagetik, BPA, Generis Cara, ValGenesis, MS Dynamics, Jira, Microfocus ALM, ITSM, Tagetik
Industries: Chemical / Pharma, Consulting, Banking, Public Sector, Telecommunications and Measurement Technology

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1986 - Jun 1991

TU

Dipl.-Ing. · Industrial Engineering · Germany

Certifications & licenses

Agile Process Optimization

BC Berlin GmbH

Migration to SAP S/4HANA

SAP S/4HANA Finance - Upskilling for SAP ERP Experts

SAP SuccessFactors Hire to Retire – Strategy, Implementation and Operations

UKG Certificate Learning-Path Partners Enablement

UKG

Corporate Management with Controlling

GfC e.V.

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