Kristjan Reinsch - Senior Group Financial Controller

Q: Where is Kristjan based?

Kristjan is based in Obertraun, Austria .

Q: What languages does Kristjan speak?

Kristjan speaks the following languages: German (Native), Greek (Advanced), English (Advanced), Chinese (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Kristjan have?

Kristjan has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Kristjan has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month . Note that Kristjan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Kristjan's latest experience?

Kristjan's most recent position is Senior Group Financial Controller at Etribes Group GmbH .

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

In recent years, Kristjan has worked for Etribes Group GmbH and Monster Energy Beverage Corporation Ltd. .

Q: Which industries is Kristjan most experienced in?

Kristjan is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Food and Beverage , and Retail . Kristjan also has some experience in Fashion and Apparel and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Kristjan most experienced in?

Kristjan is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Accounting , and Business Intelligence . Kristjan also has some experience in Product Development , Supply Chain Management , and Research and Development (R&D) .

Q: Which industries has Kristjan worked in recently?

Kristjan has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas has Kristjan worked in recently?

Kristjan has recently worked in business areas like Finance , Accounting , and Product Development .

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Obertraun, Austria

Experience

May 2022 - Present

3 years 10 months

Senior Group Financial Controller

Etribes Group GmbH

Leading role within the controlling team in creating and integrating budgeting and reporting processes to support the company's growth strategy
Responsible for introducing a group-level budgeting process (covering 4 subsidiaries) and preparing the budget in coordination with the subsidiaries, based on key financial and operational KPIs
Lead role in the month-end closing process at both subsidiary and group levels, working closely with each subsidiary's CFO and tax advisors (account review, consolidation reconciliation)
Monthly consolidation of the subsidiaries and intercompany reconciliation
Developing and improving reporting standards for internal and external stakeholders (investors/lenders)
Onboarding the controlling function of acquired companies after the merger to align and implement processes
Implementing the financial planning software Lucanet
Stakeholders in the company: management board, lenders, department heads

Jul 2020 - Apr 2022

1 year 10 months

London, United Kingdom

Business Development Coordinator CEE

Monster Energy Beverage Corporation Ltd.

Staff function for the CEE region in commercial, operational, and financial aspects
First point of contact for the region regarding new product launches and supply chain issues
Central function between the regional directors and group management, ensuring growth of the product portfolio and supporting the execution of strategic customer projects
Defining and implementing best practices with distribution partners and customers in line with the company's strategic growth goals
Preparing rolling sales forecasts and financial simulations to set targets, perform actual vs. planned analyses, and provide decision support for local management
Creating a new reporting dashboard for the entire CEE region
Stakeholders: Commercial Manager East EMEA, EMEA Supply Chain, EMEA Innovation Team, EMEA Finance, local directors, local management of Coca Cola HBC

Mar 2018 - Jun 2020

2 years 4 months

Athens, Greece

Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst

Dixons Carphone Southeast Europe AEBE

Preparing the annual budget and intra-year forecasts (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement)
Closely collaborating with internal accounting for the month-end closing (e.g., account review)
Group-level reporting (SAP/Oracle Hyperion) and monthly commentary on business results
Creating internal reports (e.g., cost center reporting, sales reporting including margin analysis, customer credit reporting, preparing P&L for all locations)
Weekly cash flow planning (direct method)
Preparing and evaluating business cases and investments (especially profitability analysis for new retail locations, DCF method/payback period)
Assisting in the implementation of the SAP Controlling module and developing and implementing new processes in SAP ERP (e.g., IFRS 16)
Stakeholders: local management, Group Finance (GB), internal accounting

May 2017 - Feb 2018

10 months

Athens, Greece

Management Consultant - Strategy & Operations

Deloitte Business Solutions SA

Supporting the sale of a Greek food retailer (sell-side), responsible for building the financial model and future business plan for company valuation (DCF)
Strategic pricing for a Greek energy supplier
Responsible for the economic impact assessment of a Greek NGO (input-output model)

May 2014 - Mar 2016

1 year 11 months

Vienna, Austria

Controller

Calzedonia Group

Preparing weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports
Managing franchise partners and booking sales invoices
Assisting in the preparation of the annual financial statements

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 (4 years), Food and Beverage (2.5 years), Retail (2.5 years), Fashion (2 years), and Energy (1 year).

Professional Services

Food and Beverage

Retail

Fashion

Energy

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 (10.5 years), Accounting (8 years), Business Intelligence (3 years), Product Development (2 years), Supply Chain Management (2 years), and Research and Development (1 year).

Finance

Accounting

Business Intelligence

Product Development

Supply Chain Management

Research and Development

Summary

Experienced Financial Controller and finance all-rounder with an international background and experience in leading cross-functional teams and projects in a dynamic corporate environment. In past roles, I collaborated with different stakeholders across all hierarchy levels and, with a solution-oriented mindset and clear, concise communication, I successfully delivered accurate work results. With my experience in various company sizes and industries, I am used to quickly getting up to speed in a new role and existing structures to contribute productively.

Skills

Integrated Financial Planning
Month-end Closing & Reporting
Consolidation
Accounting
Excel/gsheet
Datev/sap
Lucanet
Targit (Bi Tool)
International Experience
Leadership Experience In An Interdisciplinary Environment
Precise Communication

Languages

German

Native

Greek

Advanced

English

Advanced

Chinese

Elementary

Education

Sep 2016 - Jul 2017

Athens University of Economics & Business

Master of Business Administration, International · Business Administration · Athens, Greece · 8.5/10

Oct 2009 - Oct 2013

University of Kiel

Bachelor of Science · Business Administration · Kiel, Germany

Profile

Created

November 2023

Last Update

November 2024

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Where is Kristjan based?

Kristjan is based in Obertraun, Austria.

What languages does Kristjan speak?

Kristjan speaks the following languages: German (Native), Greek (Advanced), English (Advanced), Chinese (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Kristjan have?

Kristjan has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Kristjan has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Kristjan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Kristjan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Kristjan would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Group Financial Controller, Business Development Coordinator CEE, Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst.

What is Kristjan's latest experience?

Kristjan's most recent position is Senior Group Financial Controller at Etribes Group GmbH.

What companies has Kristjan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kristjan has worked for Etribes Group GmbH and Monster Energy Beverage Corporation Ltd..

Which industries is Kristjan most experienced in?

Kristjan is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Food and Beverage, and Retail. Kristjan also has some experience in Fashion and Apparel and Energy.

Which business areas is Kristjan most experienced in?

Kristjan is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Business Intelligence. Kristjan also has some experience in Product Development, Supply Chain Management, and Research and Development (R&D).

Which industries has Kristjan worked in recently?

Kristjan has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas has Kristjan worked in recently?

Kristjan has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Product Development.

What is Kristjan's education?

Kristjan holds a Master in Business Administration from Athens University of Economics & Business and a Bachelor in Business Administration from University of Kiel.

What is the availability of Kristjan?

Kristjan is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Kristjan?

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