Hannes Gruber - Interim Manager Head of Controlling/Project Manager

Q: Where is Hannes based?

Hannes is based in Aufham, Austria and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Hannes speak?

Hannes speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Hannes have?

Hannes has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Hannes has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 14 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months . Note that Hannes may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Hannes's latest experience?

Hannes's most recent position is Interim Manager Head of Controlling/Project Manager at Hertwich Engineering GmbH .

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

In recent years, Hannes has worked for Hertwich Engineering GmbH , Wehrle Werk AG , Agilox Services GmbH , GPV Austria GmbH , and Synthesa Gruppe .

Q: Which industries is Hannes most experienced in?

Hannes is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Manufacturing , and Chemical . Hannes also has some experience in Construction , Real Estate , and Advertising .

Q: Which business areas is Hannes most experienced in?

Hannes is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Accounting , and Project Management . Hannes also has some experience in Business Intelligence , Information Technology (IT) , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Hannes worked in recently?

Hannes has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Manufacturing , and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas has Hannes worked in recently?

Hannes has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology (IT) , and Operations .

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Aufham, Austria

Experience

Jul 2024 - Apr 2025

10 months

Braunau am Inn, Austria

Interim Manager Head of Controlling/Project Manager

Hertwich Engineering GmbH

Project Manager for various implementations and improvements
Stabilizing the finance team
Implementation of SAP Public Cloud
Implementation of IRIS OCR software
Implementation of IBM Planning Analytics as a calculation/reporting tool with interfaces to BMD (time tracking/payroll), SAP (accounting, cost accounting) and AMS (materials management/bills of materials)
Harmonization of existing software structure
Leading the controlling function

May 2024 - Aug 2024

4 months

Emmendingen, Germany

Interim Manager Controlling

Wehrle Werk AG

The MS Dynamics 365 implementation did not go as planned
Resolving inconsistencies between the old and the new system
Building reporting in MS Dynamics 365
Production controlling

Aug 2023 - May 2024

10 months

Neukirchen bei Lambach, Austria

Project Manager

Agilox Services GmbH

Project Manager for various implementations and improvements
Automating the interface for outgoing invoices from AP+ to BMD
Developing a SalesCube for Power BI
Creating the financial/controlling blueprint for the implementation of MS Dynamics 365
Implementing an approval process and the related workflow in BMD
Implementing time tracking, applicant management, and travel expense reporting in BMD

Feb 2023 - Dec 2023

11 months

Frankenmarkt, Austria

Project Manager/Interim Manager Head of Finance

GPV Austria GmbH

Project Manager for the 'New MS Dynamics AX' project
After switching from APplus to MS Dynamics AX 2009 in August 2022, urgently needed adjustments were required to align processes from production to accounting and controlling with the new ERP system
Analysis of the current situation with prioritization of next steps
Introduction of a new inventory process for the 2023 year-end and overseeing the inventory to ensure accurate stock representation
Implementation of a 4-week liquidity planning cycle
Adjusting the incoming invoices process
Interim Manager Head of Finance
Month-end closing/reporting
Taking on various tax matters
Inventory optimization
2022 year-end closing
Sparring partner for management

Mar 2022 - Apr 2023

1 year 2 months

Perg, Austria

Project Manager/Interim Manager Supply Chain Controlling

Synthesa Gruppe

Project Manager for the 'New SAP' project
After the introduction of SAP S/4 HANA in March 2021, adjustments were needed to raise reporting/controlling to the highest level
Adjusting work plans, bills of materials, calculations, valuation classes, etc. to achieve realistic production costs
Implementing a simulation tool to recalculate the contribution margin every month
Introducing reports for purchasing and plant managers
Implementing a plan vs. actual comparison report
Implementing budgeting on a cost center basis with the cost center managers
Interim Manager Supply Chain Controlling
First-time execution of cost center-based budgeting with the cost center managers
First-time execution of the FC2 with plant managers
Reviewing monthly reports with plant managers and cost center managers
Setting up and executing monthly allocation cycles in SAP for actual and planned values
Sparring partner for management

Oct 2021 - Present

4 years 5 months

Attersee, Austria

Management Consultant

Independent Management Consultant

Interim Management
Process consulting
Software consulting
Project management

Oct 2021 - Jan 2022

4 months

Attersee, Austria

Business Developer

Restaurant Aufhamer Stubn

Developed business plan for 'Restaurant Aufhamer Stubn' with potential for general application in the hospitality industry
Negotiations with suppliers and authorities

May 2020 - Sep 2021

1 year 5 months

Eberschwang, Austria

Head of Controlling / Head of Finance Department

Stranzinger Gruppe

Implemented and managed budgeting and forecasting
Improved and managed month-end closing
Leadership responsibility for the controlling team
Implemented and managed liquidity planning
Ad hoc analyses
Simulations for the management board
Implemented and managed department head reports
Automated and improved the finance department

Jul 2016 - May 2020

3 years 11 months

Lenzing, Austria

Manager Process- & Information Design

Lenzing AG

Project lead for 'Planning & Forecasting New' in IBM Planning Analytics software
Managed a team of 3 controllers
Oversaw the planning and forecasting process
Maintained and developed the controlling systems IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) and SAP CO
Project member PCA (transfer of cost center accounting into SAP)
Further development and automation of system interfaces (SAP – MS SQL DWH – IBM Planning Analytics)
Project member 'Reporting New' – reporting automation
Month-end closing (SAP/TM1)

Oct 2013 - Jul 2016

2 years 10 months

Ohlsdorf, Austria

Senior Controller

Asamer Baustoffe AG

Implemented and maintained liquidity planning in IBM Cognos Controller
Implemented and maintained guarantee reporting and bank report in IBM Cognos Controller and IBM Cognos BI
Monthly reporting and cost accounting (MS Dynamics Navision)
Project controlling
Budget creation and forecasting
Investment controlling
Ad hoc analyses
Consolidation

Jan 2013 - Sep 2013

9 months

Vienna, Austria

Controller

ibas acam Bildungs GmbH

Plan vs actual comparisons
Budget creation/monitoring and forecasting
Monthly reporting
Ad-hoc analyses
Support in month-end closings
Internal calculations

Dec 2011 - Dec 2012

1 year 1 month

Vienna, Austria

Freelance contractor in the Product Management department

Gewista Werbegesellschaft mbH

Optimization of geo-information data
More efficient SQL database management

May 2008 - Dec 2009

1 year 8 months

Vienna, Austria

Trainee

Deloitte Services Wirtschaftsprüfungs GmbH

Tax support for companies
Auditing
Annual financial statements
Consulting on special tax issues

Mar 2006 - Apr 2008

2 years 2 months

Vöcklamarkt, Austria

Accountant

Profmed KG

Implementation of BMD
Recording business revenues and expenses
Maintaining the cash book and bank book
Preparing income 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 Professional Services (8 years), Manufacturing (5.5 years), Chemical (5 years), Construction (3 years), Real Estate (1.5 years), and Information Technology (1 year).

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Chemical

Construction

Real Estate

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 (11.5 years), Accounting (9.5 years), Project Management (8 years), Business Intelligence (7 years), Information Technology (5.5 years), and Operations (4.5 years).

Finance

Accounting

Project Management

Business Intelligence

Information Technology

Operations

Skills

Ms Excel
Ms Word
Ms Powerpoint
Sap Co/fi
Bmd Ntcs
Ibm Planning Analytics (Tm1)
Ibm Cognos Controller
Ibm Cognos Bi
Ms Dynamics Ax 2009
Ms Dynamics 365
Sql
Excel Power Pivot
Ms Access
Odoo
Ap+

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Italian

Intermediate

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Sep 2005 - Feb 2006

Università degli Studi di Padova

Erasmus exchange program · Padua, Italy

Oct 2000 - Sep 2012

Universität Wien

Magister in Controlling; External Accounting · International Business Administration · Vienna, Austria

Sep 1993 - Jun 1999

Bundeshandelsakademie Vöcklabruck

Business Informatics and Organization · Vöcklabruck, Austria

Certifications & licenses

Certified Accountant

SAP ERP CO

Profile

Created

August 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Hannes based?

Hannes is based in Aufham, Austria and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Hannes speak?

Hannes speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Hannes have?

Hannes has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Hannes has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Hannes may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Hannes be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Hannes would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager Head of Controlling/Project Manager, Interim Manager Controlling, Project Manager.

What is Hannes's latest experience?

Hannes's most recent position is Interim Manager Head of Controlling/Project Manager at Hertwich Engineering GmbH.

What companies has Hannes worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Hannes has worked for Hertwich Engineering GmbH, Wehrle Werk AG, Agilox Services GmbH, GPV Austria GmbH, and Synthesa Gruppe.

Which industries is Hannes most experienced in?

Hannes is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Chemical. Hannes also has some experience in Construction, Real Estate, and Advertising.

Which business areas is Hannes most experienced in?

Hannes is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Project Management. Hannes also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Information Technology (IT), and Operations.

Which industries has Hannes worked in recently?

Hannes has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Real Estate.

Which business areas has Hannes worked in recently?

Hannes has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Operations.

What is Hannes's education?

Hannes holds a Master in International Business Administration from Universität Wien.

Does Hannes have any certificates?

Hannes has 2 certificates. These include: Certified Accountant and SAP ERP CO.

What is the availability of Hannes?

Hannes is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Hannes?

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