Markus Huber - Interim Manager Finance

Q: Where is Markus based?

Markus is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Markus speak?

Markus speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), Italian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Markus have?

Markus has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Markus has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 20 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months . Note that Markus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Markus's latest experience?

Markus's most recent position is Interim Manager Finance at International corporate group .

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

In recent years, Markus has worked for International corporate group , Feinkost Käfer Group , Christian Dior (LVMH Group) , and Veridos by Giesecke + Devrient .

Q: Which industries is Markus most experienced in?

Markus is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Beauty and Cosmetics . Markus also has some experience in Food and Beverage , Healthcare , and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas is Markus most experienced in?

Markus is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Accounting , and Audit . Markus also has some experience in Operations , Strategy and Planning , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Markus worked in recently?

Markus has recently worked in industries like Fashion and Apparel , Information Technology (IT) , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Markus worked in recently?

Markus has recently worked in business areas like Finance and Accounting .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Feb 2025 - Present

1 year 1 month

Munich, Germany

Interim Manager Finance

International corporate group

May 2024 - Dec 2024

8 months

Munich, Germany

Interim Manager Finance

Feinkost Käfer Group

Jan 2023 - Apr 2024

1 year 4 months

Munich, Germany

Interim Manager Finance

Christian Dior (LVMH Group)

Sep 2021 - Dec 2022

1 year 4 months

Munich, Germany

Interim Manager Finance

Veridos by Giesecke + Devrient

Functional and disciplinary responsibility for the financial controlling of the Veridos Group (IFRS)
Ensuring smooth operation of the controlling processes in the Veridos Group (revenue approx. USD 0.3 billion)
Reporting to the Global VP Finance & Controlling
Member of the management team with responsibility for 3 employees
Preparation and coordination of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
Coordination of the revenue recognition process including PoC under IFRS 15
Cost center planning, rolling forecast and 2022 budget in the new reporting tool (Tagetik)
Rolling liquidity analysis and cash flow management with a proprietary tool
Onboarding of the newly hired manager

Aug 2020 - Jan 2021

6 months

Munich, Germany

Interim Manager Finance

Caverion Group

Functional and disciplinary responsibility for the general ledger team of the German entities (HGB and IFRS)
Reporting to the Head of Finance & Accounting
Member of the finance management team with responsibility for 6 employees
Organization, control and further development of processes in finance and accounting
Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
Coordination of tax, fixed asset accounting and liquidity planning
Leadership and coordination of the HGB audit
Onboarding of the newly hired manager

Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

7 months

Munich, Germany

Interim Manager Finance

Linde PLC (The Linde Group)

Lead responsibility for Group Reporting & Consolidation (US GAAP and IFRS)
Reporting to the Head of Group Reporting & Consolidation
Interim Manager in Group Reporting & Consolidation with shared accounting responsibility
Preparation and coordination of monthly, quarterly and annual Group Reporting & Consolidation closings
Intercompany reconciliations, assets held for sale, and lease adjustment entries
Commenting on balance sheet items at cluster and group level
Execution and documentation of SOX processes
Contribution to merger and push-down activities (Praxair – Linde)

Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

7 months

Munich, Germany

Interim Manager Finance

Feinkost Käfer-Gruppe

Managed finance and accounting for 16 companies (HGB)
Reported to the Executive Board of Käfer AG
Member of the management team with responsibility for 16 staff
Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
Organized and improved finance and accounting processes
Led the HGB financial audit including the consolidated financial statements
Cash reporting with key indicators for corporate management
Coordinated market cash operations and cashless payment systems
Carried out special projects for the Käfer Wiesn-Schänke (Oktoberfest)
Extensive documentation of workflows
Onboarded new managers

Feb 2018 - Nov 2018

10 months

Unterschleißheim, Germany

Interim Manager Finance

Baxter International

Lead responsibility for finance and accounting (HGB, US GAAP, UGB)
Reported to the Accounting Manager
Member of the finance management team
Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
Coordinated intercompany chargebacks via web tool
Analyzed key indicators and calculated/posted provisions
Transferred GL activities of Baxter Oncology to the shared service center
Executed local SOX processes (critical spreadsheet testing)
Prepared and published HGB/UGB financial statements in the Federal Gazette
Liaison for external audits in Germany and Austria
Extensive documentation of workflows

Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

8 months

Munich, Germany

Interim Manager Finance

Binderer Weinkonzern

Managed finance and accounting for the parent company and 7 subsidiaries (HGB)
Reported to the commercial management
Member of the management team with responsibility for 4 staff
Organized and improved finance and accounting processes
Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
Led the 2016 HGB financial audit for the operating parent company
Prepared the 2016 consolidated financial statements (Germany/Hungary)
Onboarded new managers

Feb 2016 - Nov 2016

10 months

Planegg, Germany

Interim Manager Finance

Gilead Sciences

Managed finance and accounting in Germany (HGB and US GAAP)
Reported to the CFO Germany
Member of the management team with responsibility for 1 staff member
Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
Analyzed key indicators and booked provisions
Reviewed and calculated revenue and accruals
Organized and controlled financial processes in line with the financial policy
Oversaw customer service functions and approved credit limits
Extensive documentation of all workflows
Onboarded new managers

Jan 2015 - Aug 2015

8 months

Munich, Germany

Interim Manager Finance

Binderer Weinkonzern

Managed finance and accounting for the parent company and 7 subsidiaries (HGB)
Reported to the commercial management board
Member of the management team with personnel responsibility for 4 employees
Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
Led the 2014 HGB audit and restructured the inventory process
Prepared the 2014 consolidated financial statements (Germany/Hungary)
Onboarded new managers

Mar 2014 - Nov 2014

9 months

Munich, Germany

Interim Manager Finance

Nokia Solution and Networks

Led the HGB audit project for all German Nokia entities (revenue approx. USD 650M)
Reported to the CFO Germany
Technical lead of an HGB audit team with up to twelve workgroups
Planned and coordinated the 2013 HGB audit for five companies
Coordinated PwC audit activities and resolved audit queries
Documented four company spin-offs (transfer volume approx. USD 110M)
Completed and certified the audit on time for the July 2014 supervisory board meeting

May 2013 - Jan 2014

9 months

Munich, Germany

Interim Manager Finance

AON Hewitt

Responsible for the FP&A team Germany (US GAAP)
Reported to the Head of FP&A Germany
Member of the finance management team with responsibility for 2 employees
Co-responsible for revenue and cost forecasts
Co-responsible for the 2014 budgeting process for approx. 350 employees
Developed a master file for salary and cost planning
Optimized processes to improve working capital
Overall responsibility for internal audit in the order-to-cash area
Coordinated and managed the tax audit in Munich
Onboarded new managers

Apr 2012 - Mar 2013

1 year

Munich, Germany

Interim Manager Finance

Puren Pharma (formerly Actavis/Allergan)

Senior controller in generic pharmaceuticals (IFRS/US GAAP)
Reported to the Head of Finance & Accounting
Established and managed daily revenue reports including provisions
Developed the 2013 budget process
Restructured the master database at the SKU level
Reconciled and adjusted prices in SAP/MDM/inventory
Projects to improve data transparency in SAP/MDM/Infor

Aug 2010 - Feb 2012

1 year 7 months

Munich, Germany

Interim Manager Finance

AON Hewitt Merger

Head of Finance DA for consulting and occupational pensions (HGB/US GAAP)
Reported to the CFO Central Europe
Member of the executive board with personnel responsibility for 4 employees and 2 external accountants
Controlling and accounting responsibility for Germany/Austria
Monthly close under Local GAAP/US GAAP
Managed forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis
Set up and managed international cash pooling
Responsible for audits and SOX compliance
Coordinated finance department restructuring and shared service center transfer
Advised international project managers on the merger

Jul 2009 - Jul 2010

1 year 1 month

Munich, Germany

Senior Manager FP&A

Convatec

Finance Manager DACH (HGB/US GAAP)
Reporting to VP DACH/Finance Director
Member of the management team with responsibility for 4 employees
Implementation and use of the Corporate Planner planning tool
Monthly closing and performance analysis
Rolling planning, budgets, and strategic long-term plans
Leading the forecast and planning processes
Consolidation under US GAAP
Supporting SAP implementation
Developing compliance policies

Sep 2007 - Feb 2009

1 year 6 months

Munich, Germany

Finance Manager

ARCA Real Estate/Investment Group

Controlling and accounting for projects in Germany and Romania (HGB/Local GAAP/IFRS)
Reporting to the General Manager Europe
Member of the executive team with responsibility for 2 employees
Establishing international accounting and controlling structures
Cash flow processes and liquidity calculations
Monthly closings and consolidation for all of Europe
Comparison analyses and presentations to the Board of Directors
Rolling forecasts and planning procedures
Optimizing local tax and IFRS

Aug 2003 - Aug 2007

4 years 1 month

Munich, Germany

Controller/Analyst Europe

Axcelis Technologies

Responsible for FP&A and accounting for Germany, Italy, France, the UK, the Netherlands, and Israel (Local GAAP/US GAAP)
Reporting to VP Europe/Finance Director
Member of the finance management team with 2 employees and 5 external accountants
Monthly closings and consolidation of subsidiaries
Forecasting and planning processes across Europe
Variance analyses and presentations to the Board of Directors
Coordinating internal and external audits (US GAAP/Local GAAP)
Coordination of tax and commission plans

Jan 2001 - Jul 2003

2 years 7 months

Munich, Germany

Financial Analyst

Jafra Cosmetics

Controlling and accounting for holdings in five European countries (HGB/Local GAAP/US GAAP)
Reporting to President Europe and Finance Controller Europe/Controller USA
Responsible for 3 external accountants
Developing controlling tools for the Shared Management Service Center
Monthly closings and consolidation
Forecasting and planning processes
Price and inventory management
Internal and external audit responsibility

Jan 1988 - Jul 1997

9 years 7 months

Munich, Germany

General Manager/Finance Manager

Huber GmbH

Feb 1987 - Dec 1987

11 months

Germany

Accountant, Financial Management

Gebr. Berthold 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 Manufacturing (5 years), Professional Services (3 years), Food and Beverage (2.5 years), Cosmetics (2.5 years), Healthcare (2 years), and Fashion (1.5 years).

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Food and Beverage

Cosmetics

Healthcare

Fashion

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 (31.5 years), Accounting (18 years), Audit (10 years), Operations (9.5 years), Strategy (9.5 years), and Project Management (0.5 years).

Finance

Accounting

Audit

Operations

Strategy

Project Management

Summary

More than 24 years of professional experience (HGB/ IFRS/ US GAAP) building, coordinating and leading controlling, accounting and equity structures for international publicly listed corporations and mid-sized companies in Germany/Europe
Experience in controlling, accounting and consolidation in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands and Romania
Over 19 years of staff responsibility (1 to 16 direct reports)
Industry experience in occupational pension schemes, consulting, facility management, semiconductors, identity solutions, industrial gases and process plants, investment, real estate, cosmetics, food, mechanical engineering, network technology, pharmaceuticals, building services engineering and project management, telecommunications and insurance brokers
Spin-off experience (Bristol Myers - Convatec)
Merger and integration experience (Aon Corporation with Hewitt Associates)
Experience in developing internal control systems and key processes including documentation and SOPs (shared service center, SOX and internal ISO auditor)

Skills

Good Knowledge Of Standard Pc Software
Experienced Excel User
Ms Office
Lotus Notes
Sap (Fi/co/bcs)
Oracle
J. D Edwards
Microsoft Dynamics-navision
Tagetik
Glovia
S-base
Infor Movex M3
Impromptu
Hyperion
Cognos
Corporate Planner

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Italian

Elementary

Education

Oct 1999 - Dec 2000

Munich University of Applied Sciences

Computer Science · Munich, Germany

Sep 1997 - Jul 1999

Munich Business Academy

State-certified business economist, specializing in Finance/Marketing · Business Administration · Munich, Germany

General University of Applied Sciences Entrance Qualification

Certifications & licenses

SAP Consultant Training (FI/CO) - Level 1

WBS AG, SAP Education Partner

Certificate in International Accounting - CINA for US GAAP/IFRS

Academy of International Accounting

Profile

Created

August 2025

Last Update

September 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Markus based?

Markus is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Markus speak?

Markus speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), Italian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Markus have?

Markus has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Markus has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 20 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Markus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Markus be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Markus would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager Finance, Senior Manager FP&A, Finance Manager.

What is Markus's latest experience?

Markus's most recent position is Interim Manager Finance at International corporate group.

What companies has Markus worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Markus has worked for International corporate group, Feinkost Käfer Group, Christian Dior (LVMH Group), and Veridos by Giesecke + Devrient.

Which industries is Markus most experienced in?

Markus is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Beauty and Cosmetics. Markus also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Healthcare, and Real Estate.

Which business areas is Markus most experienced in?

Markus is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Audit. Markus also has some experience in Operations, Strategy and Planning, and Project Management.

Which industries has Markus worked in recently?

Markus has recently worked in industries like Fashion and Apparel, Information Technology (IT), and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Markus worked in recently?

Markus has recently worked in business areas like Finance and Accounting.

What is Markus's education?

Markus holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from Munich Business Academy.

Does Markus have any certificates?

Markus has 2 certificates. These include: SAP Consultant Training (FI/CO) - Level 1 and Certificate in International Accounting - CINA for US GAAP/IFRS.

What is the availability of Markus?

Markus is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Markus?

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