Marina Heckel - Interim Finance Manager

Q: Where is Marina based?

Marina is based in Neuffen, Germany .

Q: What languages does Marina speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Marina have?

Marina has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Marina has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months . Note that Marina may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Marina's latest experience?

Marina's most recent position is Interim Finance Manager at Self-employed .

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

In recent years, Marina has worked for Self-employed , P3 group GmbH , and P3 automotive GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Marina most experienced in?

Marina is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Automotive , and Healthcare . Marina also has some experience in Pharmaceutical and Education .

Q: Which business areas is Marina most experienced in?

Marina is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Accounting , and Project Management . Marina also has some experience in Audit , Information Technology (IT) , and Research and Development (R&D) .

Q: Which industries has Marina worked in recently?

Marina has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Marina worked in recently?

Marina has recently worked in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Audit .

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Neuffen, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 2 months

Interim Finance Manager

Self-employed

Financial and process consulting for companies in the DACH region
Investment controlling and business unit controlling
Digitization of financial processes and reports
Development and implementation of controlling and reporting structures
Business planning, forecasting, scenario analyses
M&A projects and post-merger integration of new companies
Financial consolidation

Jan 2022 - Dec 2025

4 years

Stuttgart, Germany

Head of Controlling

P3 group GmbH

Full responsibility for investment controlling of the holding's international subsidiaries, including performance analysis and reporting
Commercial management of 4zero-solutions GmbH with responsibility for financial planning, liquidity, and profit management
Authorized signatory of P3 Czech Republic s.r.o.; operational management and financial compliance in an international environment
Leading financial due diligences and post-merger integrations to successfully incorporate new investments
Coordination of the consolidated financial statements according to HGB and close cooperation with auditors and tax advisors
Responsibility for legal and contract matters in the finance area in collaboration with internal and external partners
Leading central insurance management, including risk analysis and optimization of insurance policies
Transfer pricing documentation: implementation, compliance monitoring, and updates

Jan 2019 - Dec 2022

4 years

Stuttgart, Germany

Finance & Receivables Management

P3 automotive GmbH

Setting up new reporting structures and developing a company-wide KPI system to improve project control and profitability
Leading the ERP system implementation (ScopeVisio) from process analysis to successful implementation in finance
Preparing financial analyses and management reports as a basis for decision-making by the management board
Project controlling including profitability planning, cost-benefit analyses, and actual vs. target variances
Optimizing receivables management and dunning processes to improve liquidity and cash flow management

Jan 2019 - Dec 2022

4 years

Stuttgart, Germany

Finance & Controlling

P3 group GmbH

Controlling and management reporting of the group, including planning, forecasting, and variance analysis
Further development of reporting and control processes to increase transparency and decision-making confidence at management level
Consolidated financial statements according to HGB, including coordination with international subsidiaries
Project controlling: budget planning, actual vs. target comparisons, and margin monitoring at project level
Optimizing receivables management and dunning processes to improve liquidity management and reduce outstanding receivables
Central insurance management for the group

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

3 years

Stuttgart, Germany

Project Management Finance & Controlling

recucare GmbH (McKesson Europe AG)

Responsible for divisional and performance controlling of several recucare Group subsidiaries, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Managing and coordinating projects in finance, controlling, and process optimization with a focus on efficiency and transparency
Preparing business cases and cost-benefit analyses to evaluate new locations and investment decisions
Designing and preparing management reports and decision-making templates for the management board
Optimizing receivables management and establishing a structured dunning process to ensure liquidity
Purchasing controlling and cost analysis to support strategic procurement decisions

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

1 year

Stuttgart, Germany

Working Student in Controlling

recucare GmbH (McKesson Europe AG)

Assisted in accounts receivable and debt management in SAP, including coordination with McKesson Europe AG's central accounting
Designed and implemented measures to optimize processes in accounts receivable management
Supported purchasing controlling (month-end closing, supplier management, tenders)
Created analyses and reports in SAP, QlikView, and Excel to support management decision-making

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

1 year

Stuttgart, Germany

Warranty Costs Controlling Intern

Daimler AG

Assisted in cost and warranty controlling with a focus on forecasting and ongoing cost monitoring
Created controlling reports and analyses to manage warranty and goodwill expenses
Supported budget and operational planning in close coordination with the controlling team
Developed automation tools in MS Access, IBM Cognos, and Excel to improve reporting process efficiency
Prepared management presentations and maintained a central rate database for data transparency

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

1 year

Stuttgart, Germany

Working Student in IT Controlling

Daimler AG

Supported IT controlling in the preparation of analyses and reports for operational planning
Consolidated and analyzed data in Excel to optimize project and application databases
Conducted research and business analyses on tax and logistics issues (e.g., withholding tax, allocation keys)
Participated in process and data maintenance as part of operational controlling
Created and translated management presentations and documentation (German/English)

Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

3 years

Stuttgart, Germany

Research Assistant

University of Hohenheim

Assisted in organizing international conferences and symposia
Created and translated scientific publications (German/English)
Maintained and developed the website in Typo3 and managed the associated database (MS Access)
Conducted data research and prepared legal and academic content (publications, legal texts)

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 (7 years), Automotive (6 years), Healthcare (3 years), Pharmaceutical (3 years), and Education (3 years).

Professional Services

Automotive

Healthcare

Pharmaceutical

Education

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 (12 years), Accounting (9 years), Project Management (7 years), Audit (4 years), Information Technology (3 years), and Research and Development (3 years).

Finance

Accounting

Project Management

Audit

Information Technology

Research and Development

Summary

Interim Manager in Finance & Controlling with over 10 years of experience in international corporate groups and mid-sized structures.

Specialized in investment controlling, financial management, M&A-related projects, as well as building and optimizing controlling and reporting structures.

Many years of leadership experience as Head of Controlling with full responsibility for financial planning, liquidity management, profit accountability, and consolidated financial statements according to HGB.

Operationally strong, analytically precise, and execution-oriented – from strategic planning to smooth implementation in day-to-day business.

Skills

Software Skills

Datev – Very Good
Scopevisio – Very Good
Microsoft Excel – Very Good
Power Bi – Good
Ibm Cognos – Good
Vba / Macros / Power Automate – Good
Canva – Good
Miro – Good
Tableau – Basic
Microsoft Dynamics 365 – Basic

Competencies

Finance & Controlling

Controlling & Reporting | Group And Investment Controlling | Business Planning & Forecasting
Financial Modeling | Budgeting | Cash Flow And Profitability Analyses
M&a Support | Due Diligence | Post-merger Integration
Financial Process And Cost Optimization | Working Capital Management

Digital & Tools

Power Bi | Ms Excel (Power Query, Pivot) | Ibm Cognos | Datev | Scopevisio | Tableau
Erp & Reporting System Implementations | Data Analysis | Process Automation (Vba, Power Automate)

Digital & Tools

Project And Change Management | Team Leadership & Coaching
Management And Investor Level Communication
Interface Management Between Finance, It And Operational Departments
Strategic Consulting | Hands-on Implementation Skills | Stakeholder Alignment

Languages

German

Native

Russian

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Intermediate

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 2020 - Jun 2025

Universität des Saarlandes

Business law, contract law; commercial and corporate law; M&A law; labor law · Business Law · Saarbrücken, Germany

Oct 2012 - Jun 2016

Universität des Saarlandes

Economics, accounting and controlling; international business; corporate finance · Economics · Saarbrücken, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Artificial Intelligence

LinkedIn Learning

Key Topics in Corporate Auditing

Inhouse Legal Expert

AI and the Evolution of the Workplace

BeckAkademie

Power BI Analysis and Dashboards

P3 group GmbH

Tax Hot Topic Specials: Global Under-Taxation

Rödl & Partner GmbH

Transfer Pricing Around the World

Rödl & Partner GmbH

Certified Compliance Officer / Compliance Manager

Haufe Akademie

Group Accounting According to HGB

Haufe Akademie

PowerPoint Advanced

P3 group GmbH

Business Case Evaluation and Scenarios

P3 automotive GmbH

Project Management Certificate

McKesson Europe AG

Essentials for Business Practice

BeckAkademie

Practical Case Discussion

Rödl & Partner GmbH

Overview of Pillar 2 for German Companies

Rödl & Partner GmbH

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Marina based?

Marina is based in Neuffen, Germany.

What languages does Marina speak?

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

How many years of experience does Marina have?

Marina has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Marina has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Marina may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Marina be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Marina would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Finance Manager, Head of Controlling, Finance & Receivables Management.

What is Marina's latest experience?

Marina's most recent position is Interim Finance Manager at Self-employed.

What companies has Marina worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Marina has worked for Self-employed, P3 group GmbH, and P3 automotive GmbH.

Which industries is Marina most experienced in?

Marina is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Automotive, and Healthcare. Marina also has some experience in Pharmaceutical and Education.

Which business areas is Marina most experienced in?

Marina is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Project Management. Marina also has some experience in Audit, Information Technology (IT), and Research and Development (R&D).

Which industries has Marina worked in recently?

Marina has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Automotive.

Which business areas has Marina worked in recently?

Marina has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Audit.

What is Marina's education?

Marina holds a Master in Business Law from Universität des Saarlandes and a Bachelor in Economics from Universität des Saarlandes.

Does Marina have any certificates?

Marina has 15 certificates. Among them, these include: Artificial Intelligence, Key Topics in Corporate Auditing, and Inhouse Legal Expert.

What is the availability of Marina?

Marina will be available full-time from February 2026.

What is the rate of Marina?

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