Marco Trautmann - Chief Financial Officer & ExCo Member

Q: Where is Marco based?

Marco is based in Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Marco speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Marco have?

Marco has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Marco has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months . Note that Marco may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Marco's latest experience?

Marco's most recent position is Chief Financial Officer & ExCo Member at Senacor Technologies AG .

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

In recent years, Marco has worked for Senacor Technologies AG , EMMA Sleep GmbH , and SOLVIANS IT-Solutions GmbH (now WSD Ltd.) .

Q: Which industries is Marco most experienced in?

Marco is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Banking and Finance , and Insurance . Marco also has some experience in Telecommunication , Professional Services , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Marco most experienced in?

Marco is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Information Technology (IT) , and Customer Service . Marco also has some experience in Legal and Compliance , Strategy and Planning , and Accounting .

Q: Which industries has Marco worked in recently?

Marco has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Marco worked in recently?

Marco has recently worked in business areas like Finance , Accounting , and Customer Service .

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Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany

Experience

Sep 2024 - Present

1 year 6 months

Eschborn, Germany

Chief Financial Officer & ExCo Member

Senacor Technologies AG

Led assessment and preparation for finance and business management transformation including rollout of SAP S/4 HANA Cloud, Public Edition.
Enhanced financial and project reporting by streamlining tools and introducing a management dashboard.
Introduced opportunity management reporting as part of business operations activities.
Prepared annual financial statements under the German Commercial Code (HGB).
Directed annual budget development and ExCo alignment.

Nov 2023 - May 2024

7 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Director of Finance Operations (interim)

EMMA Sleep GmbH

Managed day-to-day operations of the global finance department (120 FTE) of Emma Group (€1bn revenue, 1,250 FTE) and reorganized the team for future growth.
Launched a Lean project to standardize and optimize core finance processes.
Stabilized ERP (MS Dynamics) rollout project by improving governance, collaboration, and communication between departments.
Steered a company-wide cost reduction program.
Rolled out financial planning processes and tools.

Jul 2019 - Jul 2023

4 years 1 month

Frankfurt, Germany

Group COO & Member of the Board of Directors

SOLVIANS IT-Solutions GmbH (now WSD Ltd.)

Managed corporate services (finance, workplace IT, human resources, legal/compliance, customer support, and data maintenance).
Served as Interim Country Manager Germany (May–July 2023) leading the integration of Solvians into WSD Group on behalf of private equity investor Bowmark Capital Partners.
Transformed multiple business units to prepare for future growth by standardizing processes, introducing ITIL for customer support, establishing employer branding, and unifying the offering portfolio.
Internalized the accounting function and implemented SAP Business ByDesign for all group companies, as well as prepared and audited individual and consolidated financial statements (HGB).
Revamped workplace IT by migrating to cloud services and rolling out Atlassian Jira to support an agile way of working across all functions.
Established an ISO27001-certified information security management system and business continuity management.

Nov 2015 - Mar 2019

3 years 5 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Co-Founder, COO & Member of the Board of Directors

savedroid AG

Built and managed the commercial functions of savedroid AG including subsidiaries in the Netherlands and Liechtenstein as COO (customer support, finance, legal, partners).
Raised over €3 million from business angels and institutional investors, executed a successful ICO with over €40 million in revenue, and built a team of 25 FTEs.
Managed vendors including partner banks and other strategic business partners.

Jan 2013 - Oct 2015

2 years 10 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Engagement Manager, Business Technology Office (BTO)

McKinsey & Company

Delivered over €2 billion in IT transformation for a global insurance group, including centralization of data centers, network consolidation, and client virtualization.
Managed value assurance activities for a global ERP rollout at risk for a telecom supplier.
Led development of a digital business model for a leading South African insurance group.
Led a globally distributed team to design new digital business models for a global insurance group.
Developed a new innovation strategy with the CIO for the board of an international stock exchange.

Aug 2005 - Aug 2007

2 years 1 month

Kronberg, Germany

Manager, IT Strategy (SITE)

Accenture GmbH

Led IT strategy and cost reduction projects mainly for financial service clients.
Supported IT transformation and PMI programs and business case building, implemented new IT service pricing and cost allocation mechanisms.

Hackenheim, Germany

Founder & Managing Director

Coting IT Consulting GbR

Developed and maintained IT solutions tailored for real estate valuations for chartered surveyors engaged in due diligence projects associated with non-performing loan portfolio transactions.

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 Information Technology (9 years), Banking and Finance (8 years), Insurance (3 years), Telecommunication (3 years), Professional Services (1.5 years), and Manufacturing (0.5 years).

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Insurance

Telecommunication

Professional Services

Manufacturing

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), Information Technology (9 years), Customer Service (7.5 years), Legal (7.5 years), Strategy (5 years), and Accounting (4 years).

Finance

Information Technology

Customer Service

Legal

Strategy

Accounting

Summary

Seasoned corporate executive and digital expert with over 19 years of experience helping companies fulfill their missions and drive growth. Passionate leader focused on corporate services such as finance, IT, customer service, and HR. Skilled in transforming and digitalizing business functions in management and consulting roles with a hands-on mentality and entrepreneurial mindset.

Skills

Executive Leadership In Operations & Finance
Digital Transformation
Management Of Corporate Service Departments
Program & Project Management
Team Building And Leading Of International Teams
Profit & Loss Management
Process Improvement
Entrepreneurship
Atlassian Jira
Sap S/4 Hana
Business Bydesign
Software/saas/cloud
Finance/banking
Retail
Insurance

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

EBS University

Diploma in Business Administration (MBA-equivalent) · Business Administration · Oestrich-Winkel, Germany

Katz Graduate School of Business

Master of Science · Management Information Systems · Pittsburgh, United States · Dean's List

Certifications & licenses

Business Continuity Manager (BCM) based on ISO22301, ISO27031, BSI

ISO27001 Information Security Officer

PMP - Project Management Professional

The Executive Program for Prospective CFOs

University of Chicago Booth School of Business (Executive Education)

Yoga Alliance Certified (200hr) - Yoga Teacher

Profile

Created

March 2024

Last Update

March 2025

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Where is Marco based?

Marco is based in Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Marco speak?

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

How many years of experience does Marco have?

Marco has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Marco has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Marco may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Marco be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Marco would be well-suited for roles such as: Chief Financial Officer & ExCo Member, Director of Finance Operations (interim), Group COO & Member of the Board of Directors.

What is Marco's latest experience?

Marco's most recent position is Chief Financial Officer & ExCo Member at Senacor Technologies AG.

What companies has Marco worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Marco has worked for Senacor Technologies AG, EMMA Sleep GmbH, and SOLVIANS IT-Solutions GmbH (now WSD Ltd.).

Which industries is Marco most experienced in?

Marco is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Banking and Finance, and Insurance. Marco also has some experience in Telecommunication, Professional Services, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Marco most experienced in?

Marco is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Information Technology (IT), and Customer Service. Marco also has some experience in Legal and Compliance, Strategy and Planning, and Accounting.

Which industries has Marco worked in recently?

Marco has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Marco worked in recently?

Marco has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Customer Service.

What is Marco's education?

Marco holds a Master in Business Administration from EBS University and a Master in Management Information Systems from Katz Graduate School of Business.

Does Marco have any certificates?

Marco has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Business Continuity Manager (BCM) based on ISO22301, ISO27031, BSI, ISO27001 Information Security Officer, and PMP - Project Management Professional.

What is the availability of Marco?

Marco is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Marco?

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