Kersten Jaschinski - IT controlling, interim manager

Q: Where is Kersten based?

Kersten is based in Oberursel (Taunus), Germany .

Q: What languages does Kersten speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Kersten have?

Kersten has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Kersten has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 12 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years . Note that Kersten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Kersten's latest experience?

Kersten's most recent position is IT controlling, interim manager at Fresenius/Kabi .

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

In recent years, Kersten has worked for Fresenius/Kabi , Lufthansa/LSG , and Bayer Animal Health AG .

Q: Which industries is Kersten most experienced in?

Kersten is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Pharmaceutical , and Information Technology (IT) . Kersten also has some experience in Professional Services , Manufacturing , and Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas is Kersten most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Kersten worked in recently?

Kersten has recently worked in industries like Pharmaceutical and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas has Kersten worked in recently?

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

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Oberursel (Taunus), Germany

Experience

Mar 2024 - May 2025

1 year 3 months

Germany

IT controlling, interim manager

Fresenius/Kabi

Implementation of a “New Financial and Legal Models” as well as an IT Operating Model (ITOM)
Structural improvement of collaboration between IT organizations
Increasing transparency of IT costs
Introduction of a global IT budget process
Implementation of a billing process (SAP SD) for IT services, coordinating the teams
Responsible IT headquarters controller
Supporting a new CIO during the first months

Jul 2023 - Mar 2024

9 months

Germany

Carve-out LSG IT project manager, interim manager

Lufthansa/LSG

Carve-out management (standalone approach); sale of the LSG group to the strategic investor Aurelius on 01.11.2023
Change management and IT readiness
Design phase for new IT infrastructure
Leading the various teams, approx. 30 new applications

Jun 2020 - Jul 2023

3 years 2 months

Germany

Global IT business partner for SAP FI/CO/HR/BW, interim manager

Bayer Animal Health AG

Carve-out management (standalone approach); takeover of BAH by Elanco (US group)
Post-merger management
Transformation management in the S4 project (go-live 2023-04-01)
Management of the outsourcing partner Tata Consulting, approx. 200 applications

Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

4 months

SAP Treasury project

TUI AG

Migration of the UK standalone solution
Go-live and hypercare support for the UK treasury accounting team

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

1 year

Project-based work in finance/ERP environment

Supporting M&A activities for a family-owned transport/logistics company
Developing a controlling concept on behalf of a consultancy

Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

5 months

Head of IT Central Application, Interim Manager

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG

Operative vacancy of the department head, about 50 employees, SAP modules FI/CO/BW/HR
Development of strategic IT roadmap (digitalization and implementation of SAP S/4 Hana)
Selection process for a subscription billing tool (Zuora)

Dec 2016 - Aug 2018

1 year 9 months

Head of ERP IT, Interim Manager

Lufthansa Global Business Service Center

Program manager, implementation of strategic IT roadmap for procurement
Operational vacancy of the department head, about 60 employees
Management of 100 applications, including SAP FI/CO/BW/MM/SD/SRM, SynerTrade, Qlik

Oct 2014 - Jun 2016

1 year 9 months

Germany

Accounts Receivable Manager, Project Manager, Interim Manager

Robert Half International

Transformation, change management, business process optimization
Introduction of PeopleSoft, about 20 employees
Redesign of contribution margin accounting, coordination UK/US
Introduction of agile project management; winner of the CoE Europe award "Best Project"

Jul 2013 - Sep 2014

1 year 3 months

Project-based assignment in the finance/ERP environment, Interim Manager

Jan 2012 - Jun 2013

1 year 6 months

CFO/CIO Managing Director

Amor Gruppe

Aug 2010 - Jun 2013

2 years 11 months

Germany

CSCO/CIO Executive Management Logistics, IT and Customer Operations

Amor Group

Supply Chain Management, Business Re-Engineering
Building the Amor Business Intelligence tool
Responsibility for 150 employees

Jan 2009 - Jul 2010

1 year 7 months

Germany

Partner

t.e.a.m. Management Consulting AG

Program manager: business re-engineering and SAP migration for various subsidiaries of a large airline group
Project lead: migration of customer profit accounting for an international travel company using SAP BW
Project lead: implementation of securities management for a non-profit organization using SAP Treasury

Jul 2005 - Dec 2008

3 years 6 months

Germany

Head of Department Financial Accounting and Controlling

Deutsche Börse AG

Financial accounting, consolidation, controlling, billing
IPO of Deutsche Börse AG
Responsibility for 30 employees

Jul 2001 - Jun 2005

4 years

Germany

Team Lead Operational Controlling

Deutsche Börse AG

Implementation of IFRS, value-based management
Startup of Eurex
Rollout of SAP HR/MM/SRM/SD

Jul 1995 - Dec 2008

13 years 6 months

Germany

Director Financial Accounting and Controlling

Deutsche Börse AG

Financial accounting and consolidation (IFRS) for 30 international companies, including 5 financial service providers
Central controlling; central project coordination; member of the group-wide investment committee
Reporting to BaFin, Bundesbank, CSSF and FSA; central accounts receivable management
M&A (ISE, carve-out of power exchange)
Setup of international shared service organization
Various carve-in/out projects, restructuring the organization from 53 to 33 companies
Program manager for post-merger integration of Clearstream (Lux) and Entory groups; €80m synergy
Support for the finance and audit committee of the supervisory board
Responsibility for 100 employees (locations FFM/Lux)

May 1992 - Jun 1995

3 years 2 months

Switzerland

Consultant

Plaut International

Analytical cost planning, efficiency programs, overall business management concepts
SAP implementations

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 Banking and Finance (13.5 years), Pharmaceutical (4.5 years), Information Technology (4.5 years), Professional Services (4 years), Manufacturing (3 years), and Aerospace and Defense (3 years).

Banking and Finance

Pharmaceutical

Information Technology

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Aerospace and Defense

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 (23 years), Information Technology (22.5 years), Project Management (22 years), Accounting (16.5 years), Business Intelligence (7.5 years), and Strategy (5 years).

Finance

Information Technology

Project Management

Accounting

Business Intelligence

Strategy

Skills

Sap R/3
Sap Bw
Sap-crm
Sap-sac
Peoplesoft
Zuora
Nakisa
Ms Office Including Vba
Ms Server 2008 R2
Various Project Tools

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1989 - Jun 1991

TFH Berlin

Diploma in Industrial Engineering · Berlin, Germany

Oct 1984 - Jun 1989

FH Hamburg

Diploma in Process Engineering · Hamburg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Prince 2

Profile

Created

May 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Kersten based?

Kersten is based in Oberursel (Taunus), Germany.

What languages does Kersten speak?

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

How many years of experience does Kersten have?

Kersten has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Kersten has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years. Note that Kersten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Kersten be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Kersten would be well-suited for roles such as: IT controlling, interim manager, Carve-out LSG IT project manager, interim manager, Global IT business partner for SAP FI/CO/HR/BW, interim manager.

What is Kersten's latest experience?

Kersten's most recent position is IT controlling, interim manager at Fresenius/Kabi.

What companies has Kersten worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kersten has worked for Fresenius/Kabi, Lufthansa/LSG, and Bayer Animal Health AG.

Which industries is Kersten most experienced in?

Kersten is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Pharmaceutical, and Information Technology (IT). Kersten also has some experience in Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas is Kersten most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Kersten worked in recently?

Kersten has recently worked in industries like Pharmaceutical and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas has Kersten worked in recently?

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

What is Kersten's education?

Kersten holds a Bachelor from TFH Berlin and a Bachelor from FH Hamburg.

Does Kersten have any certificates?

Kersten has 1 certificate: Prince 2.

What is the availability of Kersten?

Kersten is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Kersten?

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