Karin Wallner - Head of Controlling

Q: Where is Karin based?

Karin is based in Vienna, Austria .

Q: What languages does Karin speak?

Karin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Russian (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Karin have?

Karin has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Karin has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 12 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months . Note that Karin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Karin's latest experience?

Karin's most recent position is Head of Controlling at Frey-Wille GmbH & Co KG .

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

In recent years, Karin has worked for Sole Proprietor .

Q: Which industries is Karin most experienced in?

Karin is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Manufacturing , and Sport and Recreation . Karin also has some experience in Food and Beverage , Retail , and Fashion and Apparel .

Q: Which business areas is Karin most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Karin worked in recently?

Karin has recently worked in industries like Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Karin worked in recently?

Karin has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence , Finance , and Information Technology (IT) .

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Vienna, Austria

Experience

Feb 2016 - Apr 2016

3 months

Vienna, Austria

Head of Controlling

Frey-Wille GmbH & Co KG

Leading the controlling department (1 employee)
Financial advice to the owner
Support in mergers & acquisitions and due diligence
Support with liquidity planning
Support with monthly and annual financial statements (UGB)
Preparation of business plans and strategic planning
Annual planning, budget preparation, and forecasts
Strategic sales and production control
Creation of a new Excel reporting package (UGB/IFRS) with plausibility checks and automations
Creation of a new consolidation package in Excel
Development of a new inventory process

Mar 2015 - Jan 2016

11 months

Vienna, Austria

Senior/Functional Head of Controlling – Austria and Eastern Europe

New Frontier Solutions GmbH

Financial and business controlling at group level
Organizational leadership of the HQ finance team in Vienna
Management of group-wide reporting
Execution of internal projects
Responsibility for budget and forecast preparation of all Austrian holding companies
Participation in the audit of the Austrian holding companies
Improvement of the capacity planning process for large IT projects in Russia
Establishment of consistent project controlling in all countries
Creation of a new financial manual and contribution to the operations manual
Preparation and conducting management calls

Jul 2013 - Feb 2015

1 year 8 months

Vienna, Austria

Senior Controller

Ankerbrot AG

Financial and sales controlling for trade and branches (franchise and own branches)
Preparation of budgets, forecasts, and monthly financial statements
Process optimization in sales areas
Reporting and report optimization
Participation in the SAP implementation
Responsibility for the existing BI system and setup of a new system
Informal management of a junior controller
Establishment of efficient reporting
Creation of a new data warehouse in collaboration with IT companies
Introduction of action reporting
Implementation of a new reporting tool

Jun 2012 - Mar 2013

10 months

Vienna, Austria

Senior Corporate Controller

AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG

Financial controlling and reporting for the Fruit segment
Coordination of budgets and forecasts
Preparation of analyses and efficiency comparisons
Participation in monthly and quarterly financial statements according to IFRS
Contribution to the development of group controlling standards
Participation in IT projects

Feb 2012 - Present

14 years 2 months

Interim Manager

Sole Proprietor

Optimization of financial, organizational, and operational processes
Management support by taking on management tasks
Consulting and management of software implementations
Preparation, optimization, and automation of reports

Jan 2012 - Jan 2012

1 month

Controlling

Helogistics Asset Leasing Kft

Improvement of the operational control process with KPIs for a major inland shipping fleet
Implementation of management reporting on the inland shipping fleet and contribution margins of orders and trips

Nov 2011 - Jan 2012

3 months

Vienna, Austria

Commercial Excellence

Mondi AG

Dec 2010 - Oct 2011

11 months

Baden bei Wien, Austria

Controlling – Austria and Eastern Europe

ACO GmbH

Financial controlling for Austria and Eastern Europe
Sales controlling for Austria
Implementation of IT projects
Creation of a consolidation tool for the German parent company
Development of new reporting for sales and warehouse controlling in Austria
Participation in the introduction of cash pooling for Eastern Europe
Optimization of financial reporting and processes in Eastern Europe and Austria

Dec 2009 - Nov 2010

1 year

Vienna, Austria

Controlling and Sales Administration

Mayr-Melnhof Karton GmbH

Drastic working capital optimization in the warehouse area
Optimization and automation of reporting in collaboration with the BI department
Automation of commission, revenue deductions and agreement settlements
Harmonization and refinement of variable salary calculations

Jan 2006 - Nov 2009

3 years 11 months

Vienna, Austria

Divisional Sales Administration

Mayr-Melnhof Karton GmbH

Sales controlling and support of sales offices worldwide
Responsibility for commission, revenue deductions and agreement settlements
Responsibility for system developments
Calculation of variable salaries
Creation of reports and analyses
Optimization of internal sales processes

Aug 2005 - Dec 2005

5 months

Perchtoldsdorf, Austria

Accountant

Reisenberger GmbH

Jul 2001 - Jul 2005

4 years 1 month

Graz, Austria

Accountant and Sports Facility Manager

SPORTUNION Steiermark

Managed the association's accounting
Settled subsidy funds
Allocated and billed halls
Maintained the association's database
Established internal communication within the association

Aug 1999 - Aug 1999

1 month

Graz, Austria

Back-office Credit and Leasing Operations

GE Capital Bank GmbH

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 (14.5 years), Manufacturing (6 years), Sport (4 years), Food and Beverage (2.5 years), and Retail (1.5 years).

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Sport

Food and Beverage

Retail

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 (20 years), Business Intelligence (19 years), Information Technology (14 years), Accounting (5.5 years), Sales (4 years), and Operations (4 years).

Finance

Business Intelligence

Information Technology

Accounting

Sales

Operations

Skills

Processes: Optimization Of Financial, Organizational, And Operational Processes
Management: Management Support By Taking On Management Tasks
It: Consulting And Managing Software Implementations
Reporting: Preparation, Optimization, And Automation Of Reports
Ms Office – Excellent Skills
Erp/mis Software: Tietoenator, Proalpha, Ms Navision, Sap, Infor, Tagetik, Lucanet – Good Knowledge
Bi Tools: Prevero/unit4, Xlcubed, Cubeware, Power Bi, Tableau – Very Good Knowledge
Hr Programs: Loga, Tiso Ware – Good User Skills
Others: Power Query, Power Pivot, Sql, Dax – Good User Skills

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Russian

Intermediate

Education

Sep 2009 - Sep 2012

University of Applied Sciences of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting and Taxation · Finance, Accounting and Taxation · Vienna, Austria

Sep 1996 - Jun 2001

Grazbachgasse Federal Commercial Academy

Diploma from the Federal Commercial Academy · Graz, Austria

Sep 1992 - Jul 1996

Pestalozzistraße Federal Secondary School

Graz, Austria

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Cryptocurrencies And Digital Assets

Corporate Finance Institute

Environmental, Social And Governance (ESG)

Corporate Finance Institute

Macabacus

Corporate Finance Institute

AI For Finance

Corporate Finance Institute

Business Intelligence Analyst

Corporate Finance Institute

Business Intelligence And Data Analyst (BIDA®)

Corporate Finance Institute

Data Analysis In Excel

Corporate Finance Institute

CTA (Certified Turnaround Analyst)

European Association Of Certified Turnaround Professionals

IMA Sustainability Business Practices Certificate

Institute Of Management Accountants, Inc.

Advanced Diploma In Accounting And Business

Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants

IMA Data Analytics & Visualization Fundamentals Certificate

Institute Of Management Accountants, Inc.

IFRS Certificate

Association Of International Certified Professional Accountants

CMA® (Certified Management Accountant)

Institute Of Management Accountants, Inc.

Russian certification exam – Level A2

Pushkin Institute Center in Vienna

Profile

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December 2025

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Where is Karin based?

Karin is based in Vienna, Austria.

What languages does Karin speak?

Karin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Russian (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Karin have?

Karin has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Karin has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Karin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Karin be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Karin would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Controlling, Senior/Functional Head of Controlling – Austria and Eastern Europe, Senior Controller.

What is Karin's latest experience?

Karin's most recent position is Head of Controlling at Frey-Wille GmbH & Co KG.

What companies has Karin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Karin has worked for Sole Proprietor.

Which industries is Karin most experienced in?

Karin is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Sport and Recreation. Karin also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Retail, and Fashion and Apparel.

Which business areas is Karin most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Karin worked in recently?

Karin has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas has Karin worked in recently?

Karin has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Finance, and Information Technology (IT).

What is Karin's education?

Karin holds a Bachelor in Finance, Accounting and Taxation from University of Applied Sciences of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce.

Does Karin have any certificates?

Karin has 14 certificates. Among them, these include: Cryptocurrencies And Digital Assets, Environmental, Social And Governance (ESG), and Macabacus.

What is the availability of Karin?

Karin is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Karin?

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