Harald Germann
Finance Consultant Business Applications Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Experience
Finance Consultant Business Applications Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
B.i. Team Gesellschaft für Softwareberatung mbH
- Customer portfolio from fruit wholesale, mail order and wholesale
- Conduct and support requirements workshops in finance
- Conduct and support individual deep dive workshops in finance
- Advisory and support of finance and controlling before, during and after migration to Dynamics 365 Business Central with customer-specific extensions (OPplus, Document Capture) and departmental responsibility
- As-is analysis of finance and controlling workflows
- Process evaluation to identify optimization potentials in finance, controlling and adjacent supply chain processes
- Preparation and execution of work packages
- Data migration, basic setups, posting matrices, interface connections, report creation
- Project planning, creation and management using Azure DevOps
Finance Operations Consultant Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
ana-aqualine | a&n&a GmbH & Co. KG
Conduct and support requirements workshops in finance
Conduct and support individual deep dive workshops in finance
Advisory and support of finance and controlling before, during and after migration to Dynamics 365 Business Central with customer-specific extensions (OPplus, Document Capture, Jet Reports, CKL cost accounting) and departmental responsibility
As-is analysis of finance and controlling workflows
Process evaluation to identify optimization potentials in finance, controlling and adjacent supply chain processes
Preparation and execution of work packages
Data migration, basic setups, posting matrices, interface connections, report creation
Project planning, creation and management using Azure DevOps
As-is analysis of planning, cost accounting and reporting
Development and adaptation of a controlling concept for the new software structure
Finance Consultant Business Applications Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Exxeta AG
- Strategy consulting for ERP project team on future ERP structure
- Conduct requirements workshops in finance
- As-is analysis of finance and controlling workflows (roadmap)
- Process evaluation to identify optimization potentials in finance, controlling and adjacent supply chain processes
Finance Consultant Business Applications Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Universal Edition AG
- Conduct requirements workshops in finance
- Conduct customer-specific deep dive workshops in finance
- Advisory and support of finance and controlling before, during and after migration to Dynamics 365 Business Central with customer-specific extension (OPplus)
- Preparation and execution of work packages
- Data migration, basic setups, posting matrices, interface connections, report creation
- Project planning, creation and management with ClickUp
Finance Consultant Business Applications Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Fellowmind Germany GmbH
- Customer portfolio from green energy, automotive, software development, producing industries and retail & e-commerce
- Conduct and support requirements workshops in finance
- Conduct customer-specific deep dive workshops in finance
- Advisory and support of finance and controlling before, during and after migration to Dynamics 365 Business Central with customer-specific extensions and departmental responsibility
- As-is analysis of finance and controlling workflows
- Process evaluation to identify optimization potentials in finance, controlling and adjacent supply chain processes
- Preparation and execution of work packages
- Data migration, basic setups, posting matrices, interface connections, report creation
- Project planning, creation and management using Azure DevOps
Finance Manager Accounting & Controlling
Technology Solutions Laboranlagenbau
- Advisory and support of finance and controlling during migration from Dynamics NAV to Dynamics 365 Business Central
- As-is analysis of finance and controlling workflows
- Process evaluation to identify optimization potentials in finance, controlling and adjacent supply chain processes
- Manage open item list, prioritize and align work packages with CFO
- Prepare list of work packages, effort estimation and project timeline
- Initialize risk management for the subproject and track risks
- Monitor and control all ongoing work packages
- Handle finance-relevant special topics and accounting issues
Finance Manager & Consultant Accounting, Tax & Controlling Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
360°BBQ (Santos Grills GmbH)
- Project and advisory services and operational support for the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in Dynamics 365 Business Central
- Preparation of VAT and recapitulative statements, OSS
- Coordination and optimization of workflows and processes
- Monthly reporting
- Advisory of management in accounting, tax and controlling
- Post-merger integration of finance, accounting, controlling and reporting (consolidation)
Managing Director Business Consulting & Interim Management
hasacom GmbH
- Business consulting with focus on change management and transformation in finance & accounting, controlling & reporting
- Strategy and process management
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central process management in digital strategy and transformation
- Longstanding IT project experience in ERP and e-commerce implementations, IT strategy and IT controlling
Managing Director Controlling & Process Management
Smart Display Solution GmbH
- Development of reporting for analysis and management of business areas (planning, contribution margin, key figures, break-even, balance sheet metrics)
- IT project controlling & process management for ESL & signage and IoT solutions in industrial environment
- ROI analysis for new business project inquiries
- Analysis of saving potentials: pricing, returns, labor and process costs
- IT strategy (remote work, cloud connectivity, server hosting, SaaS)
- Development of new sales channels for electronics recycling and secondary raw materials
- Implementation of new ERP system (VARIO on JTL) with e-commerce integration, data import, WMS scanner integration and outsourcing to data center
Sales Controller
Smart Display Solution GmbH
- Development of reporting for analysis and control of business areas (planning, contribution margin, key figures, break-even)
- IT project controlling & process management for ESL & signage and IoT solutions
- ROI analysis for new business inquiries
- Analysis of saving potentials and software license billing
- Sales of IT remarketing & refurbishment services
- KPI monitoring for transport units and warehouse movements
- Data deletion concept and implementation according to BSI, DoD, HMG
- Profitability calculations for electronics recycling
- IT strategy formulation
- ERP implementation and e-commerce integration
Controller / IT Administrator
Diakonisches Werk Bonn und Region gGmbH
- Preparation of budget and sub-plans for the association
- Monthly actual vs. plan comparisons of revenue and expense
- Monitoring performance data (counseling hours, occupancy rates)
- Break-even analysis for new offerings
- Support reports for supervisory board
- Cost calculation for services
- Preparation for reimbursement negotiations and grant applications
- Participation in annual financial statements preparation under HGB and BilMoG
- Analysis of balance sheet and cash forecasts
- Maintenance of server landscape and job executions
Project Controller / Unit Controller
Media Consulta Interactive GmbH
- Preparation of contribution margin accounting, profit center analyses, business plans and liquidity calculations for project and unit controlling
- Coordination and execution of budget controlling in alignment with management
- Support in new business and proposal creation
- Assistance in accounting and annual financial statements (HGB and IFRS)
- Support in participation controlling across four business units
Head of Finance & Controlling
Tisso Naturprodukte GmbH
Management of domestic and international payment transactions
Oversight of tax and social security audits
Project planning and business plan preparation nationally and internationally
Development of controlling and reporting systems
Purchasing controlling and complaint management
Sales controlling by product and country
Production planning and controlling
Risk scenario analysis and mitigation
Management of financial assets and credit agreements
Implementation of ERP system and cost accounting process optimization
Construction cost controlling for new administrative and production site (2–4 Mio. €)
Business plan for yacht marina project in Central Europe (5–10 Mio. €)
M&A due diligence and strategic portfolio analysis
Financial Accountant & Financial Controller
Förtsch, Thie & Heinke Corp. Tax Lawyer & Business Consulting
- Independent preparation of monthly, quarterly, half-year and annual financial statements under HGB including intercompany allocations
- Creation of startup concepts with economic, tax and social security consulting
- Pre- and post-calculations of contribution margins for contract profitability
- Implementation and development of order management system in STOTAX
- Development of cost accounting for site cost center measurement
- Creation of data interfaces between client systems and tax advisor software
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Professional Services (11.5 years), Information Technology (10.5 years), Manufacturing (8.5 years), Food and Beverage (5.5 years), Retail (3 years), and Media and Entertainment (3 years).
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Finance (19.5 years), Information Technology (16 years), Accounting (16 years), Project Management (11.5 years), Business Intelligence (8 years), and Operations (4 years).
Skills
Trustworthy
Tolerant Of Mistakes
Appreciative
Empathetic
Communication: Open, Honest And Direct
I Speak The Language Of Accounting And Work Hands-on
I Speak The Language Of Controlling And Advise Strategically
I Speak The Language Of It And Understand The Customer
Requirement And Analysis Workshops For Finance
Deep-dive Workshops
Process Evaluation To Identify Optimization Potential In Finance & Controlling And Related Supply Chain Processes
Data Migration
Basic Setups With Rapid Start
Posting Matrices
Continia Opplus
Interface Connections For Payment Imports (Banks, Payment Providers, Web Services)
Creation Of Csv Ports
Snc Sievers Datev
Continia Document Capture
Report Creation
Testing
Azure Devops
Hands-on In Corporate Finance
Financial Accounting Hgb & Ifrs
Fixed Asset Accounting
Deep Knowledge Of Corporate And Tax Law
Global Vat Supply Chains
Intercompany
Cost Accounting
Equity Investments
M&a (Mergers & Acquisitions)
Consolidation
Management Reporting
Intercompany
Cash Flow And Liquidity Planning
Break-even
Roi
Make Or Buy
Budgeting
Business Plan
Forecast
Relevant Kpis In Finance, It, Project, Production, Sales
Automotive
Corporate Tax Law & Business Consulting
R&d (Chemicals & Nutrition)
Green Energy
It Consulting
Mail Order
Retail & E-commerce
Software Development
Wholesale
Manufacturing Industries
Process Consulting In Finance & Accounting (Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Commercial And Tax Law)
Process Management Through (Process) Modeling In Finance & Accounting
Assessment Of International Supply Chains And Vat Chains In Cross-border Trade
Development And Creation Of Process Matrices From The Perspective Of Goods And Document Flows
Adjustment And Optimization Of Processes From A Permanent Establishment And Vat Perspective
Development And Creation Of Vat Reporting And Settlement Matrices With A Focus On Permanent Establishments
Process Consulting In Controlling & Reporting
Assessment And Implementation Of Accounting Issues (Hgb/ifrs)
Handling Of Special Finance Topics
Detection Of Erp System Errors Or Improper Use By Staff
Analysis, Correction, Back Calculation, Correspondence With Tax Advisors And Auditors
Creation Of Project Plans And Timelines
Project Management Including Project Controlling
Creation Of Work Packages (E.g. By Setup Categories At Table Level)
Transition To Effort Estimation Through Function Scoping
Creation Of Project Plans From Platform Deployment To Go-live Support
Project Controlling Through Mapping To Planning And Progress
Strategy And Business Development
Cash Management
Cash Pooling
Languages
Education
RKW - Competence Center for German Economy
Controller (RKW) · Management accounting · Eschborn, Germany
Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK)
Apprenticeship as office clerk · Office clerk · Germany
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology / University of Karlsruhe
Apprenticeship as industrial mechanic · Industrial mechanic, equipment and precision engineering · Karlsruhe, Germany
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