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Maximilian Tritschler

Controlling Consultant

Maximilian Tritschler
Stödtlen, Germany

Experience

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024
3 months

Controlling Consultant

The better green GmbH

  • Development of a planning workbook for P&L and balance sheet items

  • Introduction of planning workshops with management, procurement, and plant construction managers

  • Mapping the original plan into an SKR04 structure

  • Analysis and optimization of the payment run process, implementation of CANDIS.IO and Datev

  • Determination of capital requirements for all entities until 2025

  • Implementation of planning structures

  • Setup of a basic actual vs. target reporting, resulting in higher cost transparency

Feb 2023 - Nov 2023
10 months
Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Interim Head of Controlling

Windstar Medical GmbH

  • Analysis and allocation of controlling tasks (sales controlling, purchasing controlling, balance sheet analysis, financial controlling, logistics controlling, supply chain controlling)

  • Introduction of regular jour fixes with the team, individual members and internal clients

  • Implementation of business partnering in investment controlling and active staff development

  • Process analysis of month-end close, year-end close, rolling forecast, annual budget

  • Handling and revision of special accounting topics (impairment testing, transfer pricing, group allocation, closing preparations according to HGB)

  • Significant acceleration of the month-end close process from 25 to 7 days and forecasting

  • Timely and detailed completion of the budget for all equity investments

  • Introduction of a monthly rolling forecast process in Lucanet including full consolidation

  • Adoption of Power BI for contribution margin analysis, dashboards and self-service reporting

  • Comprehensive analysis of the earnings, financial and asset situation for the onboarding of the new CFO

Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
3 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

M&A Associate

Loy & Co. Corporate Finance GmbH

  • Coordination of communication during due diligence with M&A advisors, lawyers, auditors and the potential investor

  • Collection and preparation of Q&A questions, preliminary review of answers (financial, technical, environmental, legal, tax due diligence)

  • Timely execution of all high-priority Q&A sessions

  • Successfully completed transaction

Apr 2022 - Jun 2022
3 months
Ingolstadt, Germany

Big Data Analyst & PMO

MediaSaturn Holding GmbH

  • Gathering and structuring all chapters and subprojects

  • Introduction of regular project jour fixes

  • Content support for the chapter lead of the commercial model

  • Timely preparation and execution of SteerCo meetings (MSH board)

  • Development of a data model to compare SAP (financial accounting) and GICOM (supplier condition billing)

  • Identification of mapping issues between the systems

  • Identification of different approaches by country entity

  • Initiating harmonization of all condition types across the group

Dec 2021 - Nov 2022
1 year
Cologne, Germany

Project Management Officer (Startup)

Glasfaser Direkt GmbH

  • Development of the product profit and loss statement and pricing model with the board

  • Financial modeling: capex valuation of individual project clusters (investment controlling)

  • Structuring all ongoing projects in the CFO area, introduction of project controlling

  • Taking over project management, introduction of regular project jour fixes

  • Bottom-up business and pricing model, ranking of the best capex projects (investment KPI)

  • Clear assignment of project tasks to team members, speeding up project progress

  • Implementation of SAGE 100 accounting

  • Introduction of SAGE HR Suite (personnel management)

  • Insourcing of financial accounting from the tax advisor (accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, asset accounting)

  • Setting up a due diligence document database (data room)

  • Termination of EifelNet DSL network contracts

  • Implementation of occupational health and safety

  • Execution of a data protection audit

Jul 2020 - Jun 2021
1 year
Amtzell, Germany

Managing Director (group tax entity)

Aroma Snacks GmbH

  • Financial modeling: analysis and evaluation of the Bioland strategy

  • Creating a 3-year plan (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and determining financing needs

  • Optimizing liquidity management, especially planning and approval of payment runs

  • Setting new unit prices per pack based on full cost (own brand, private label)

  • Developing a new sales presentation: positioning, USP, marketing, target consumer

  • Strengthening contact with key suppliers (potatoes, oil, spices)

  • Analyzing all suppliers and contracts (especially marketing, logistics, raw materials)

  • Launching the Lisas brand in retail chains and organic specialty trade with a price increase

  • Reactivating central billing contracts (EZHG), getting new listings at REWE and EDEKA

  • Signing new private label deals for Lidl and Kaufland in key account management

  • Ending unprofitable customer and supplier relationships (especially Lufthansa, advertising agency)

  • Improving coordination between sales and production (S&OP, production controlling)

  • Restructuring teams and reporting lines, introducing key account management for each business unit

  • Retaining key employees and ensuring liquidity without new loans

  • Avoiding an unfair dismissal lawsuit

Jul 2020 - Dec 2020
6 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Post-Merger Liquidation Specialist

Tyrrells Snacks Intl. GmbH

  • Listing and ending all external business relations

  • Managing the archive digitization project

  • Opening a branch in Düsseldorf and relocating the site

  • Taking over financial reporting and accounting

  • Preparing the liquidation; start of the blocking year from 2021

Nov 2019 - Jun 2020
8 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

M&A Project Manager

Intersnack Group GmbH & Co. KG

  • Selecting and briefing M&A advisors for deal preparation

  • Business partnering with M&A advisors: creating a factbook/prospectus and project reporting

  • Developing a strategic plan and management concept for Aroma Snacks

  • Populating the data room, running Q&A sessions and investor meetings

  • Preparing for signing: attachments to the purchase agreement, business transfer under §613a BGB, capital increases and repayment of loans to deliver cash & debt free

  • Completing the transaction within the timeframe

  • Achieving an enterprise value within the target range

Apr 2019 - Nov 2019
8 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Divisional CFO / Finance Director

Tyrrells Snacks Intl. GmbH

  • Creating a business plan (balance sheet, P&L, cash flow) for 2019 and 2020

  • Full price calculation from production to shelf for key account management

  • Monthly reporting and consolidation for group accounting

  • Assessing the business model as not sustainable and introducing a central control mechanism (clearing house) for export activities

  • Vertically integrating exports to France through a local management unit

  • Preparing for the merger and liquidation: converting a GmbH & Co. KG into a GmbH, handling accounting and treasury, and repaying loans across multiple entities and countries

Jul 2018 - Mar 2019
9 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Manager IT Controlling

ITERGO GmbH

  • Analyzing and documenting the current planning process

  • Merging and analyzing plan data with PowerQuery and SharePoint

  • Preparing the plan individually and consolidated for the CIO of the ERGO Group

  • Building dashboards and reporting routines with Cognos TM1

  • Conducting planning workshops with the CIOs

  • Developing and implementing optimization potentials (alignment, formats, KPIs)

  • Improving infrastructure and planning tools (SharePoint, PowerQuery)

  • High degree of automation in the analysis and consolidation of individual data

Dec 2017 - Jun 2018
7 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Senior Controller

Hospitality Digital GmbH

  • Preparing budgets and forecasts for all ongoing software development projects

  • Designing KPI sets for long-term business planning

  • Analyzing accounting processes, especially accounts payable

  • Building business cases and customer cost models for various software products based on activity-based costing

  • Coordinating accounting for software development according to IAS 38 standard

  • Improving alignment with Metro AG’s corporate accounting department

Feb 2017 - Dec 2017
11 months
Cologne, Germany

Strategy & Transformation Consultant

Pfeiffer & Langen GmbH & Co. KG

  • Leading the setup and rollout of the multi-project management tool (CPM) in coordination with Lintra GmbH

  • Performing post-calculations and reviewing the numbers with the departments

  • Conducting training sessions on project management and CPM in German sugar plants

  • Correcting financial effects in subprojects by redefining KPIs and OKRs

  • Enhancing the CPM tool configuration in collaboration with the departments

  • Implementing the CPM tool across all sites and training all relevant users

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 Food and Beverage (3 years), Healthcare (1 year), Telecommunication (1 year), Insurance (0.5 years), Information Technology (0.5 years), and Tourism (0.5 years).

Food and Beverage
Healthcare
Telecommunication
Insurance
Information Technology
Tourism

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 (5.5 years), Accounting (3.5 years), Business Intelligence (3 years), Project Management (3 years), Supply Chain Management (1.5 years), and Investments and M&A (1 year).

Finance
Accounting
Business Intelligence
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
Investments and M&A

Summary

18 years of passion for strategy, finance, sustainability & modern leadership

Maximilian Tritschler, born on October 13, 1982, is an internationally experienced senior-level interim manager with transaction experience and a systemic coach. With his curious and appreciative approach, he motivates and challenges people. His business and entrepreneurial expertise, along with excellent communication skills, give him a voice at every level. His strong data skills, creativity, strategic thinking and modern management methods make him an ideal C-level manager and sparring partner in trading, manufacturing and service companies, especially for complex challenges.

Skills

  • Business Analysis, Business Model Analysis, Investment Appraisal (Dcf, Irr)

  • Portfolio Management And Investment Controlling In A Private Equity Environment

  • Consolidation, Financial And Esg Reporting (E.g. With Lucanet, Power Bi)

  • Sustainability Management (Esg Targets, Materiality Analysis, Kpis And Reporting)

  • Establishing Structures And Processes In The Cfo Area, E.g. As Head Of Controlling

  • Implementation Of Erp And Bi Systems (E.g. Bc365, Sage100, Power Bi)

  • Project Management/pmo In Finance, It, Hr

  • Liquidity Planning And Management, Cash Flow Management

  • Erp & Bi

  • Analytics

  • Pmo

  • Crm

  • Ai Tools

  • Sage, Sap, Oracle, Hyperion, Cognos Tm1, Sql, Lucanet, Datev

  • Excel, Powerquery / Powerpivot, Power Bi, Tableau, Sql, Google Sheets

  • Ms Project, Sharepoint Cpm, Microsoft Planner, Wrike, Monday.com, Onenote

  • Hubspot, Salesforce

  • Canva, Chatgpt, Microsoft Copilot

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Intermediate

Education

Oct 2011 - Sep 2013

DHBW Stuttgart

Master of Arts, Value-Oriented Management & Controlling · Value-Oriented Management & Controlling · Stuttgart, Germany

Oct 2003 - Sep 2006

DHBW Stuttgart

Diploma in Business Administration, specialization in Trade · Trade · Stuttgart, Germany

Certifications & licenses

ESG Implementation Master Class

IfUS Institute, Heidelberg

PRINCE2 Project Management Foundation

Serview

SCRUM for Agile Project Management

Maxpert

Systemic Coach & Change Manager

INeKO, University of Cologne

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Where is Maximilian based?

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

What languages does Maximilian speak?

Maximilian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Maximilian have?

Maximilian has at least 6 years of experience. During this time, Maximilian has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 6 months. Note that Maximilian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Maximilian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Maximilian would be well-suited for roles such as: Controlling Consultant, Interim Head of Controlling, M&A Associate.

What is Maximilian's latest experience?

Maximilian's most recent position is Controlling Consultant at The better green GmbH.

What companies has Maximilian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Maximilian has worked for The better green GmbH, Windstar Medical GmbH, Loy & Co. Corporate Finance GmbH, MediaSaturn Holding GmbH, and Glasfaser Direkt GmbH.

Which industries is Maximilian most experienced in?

Maximilian is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Telecommunication, and Healthcare. Maximilian also has some experience in Insurance, Information Technology (IT), and Tourism and Hospitality.

Which business areas is Maximilian most experienced in?

Maximilian is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Business Intelligence. Maximilian also has some experience in Project Management, Supply Chain Management, and Sales.

Which industries has Maximilian worked in recently?

Maximilian has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication, Food and Beverage, and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Maximilian worked in recently?

Maximilian has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Supply Chain Management.

What is Maximilian's education?

Maximilian holds a Master in Value-Oriented Management & Controlling from DHBW Stuttgart and a Bachelor in Trade from DHBW Stuttgart.

Does Maximilian have any certificates?

Maximilian has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: ESG Implementation Master Class, PRINCE2 Project Management Foundation, and SCRUM for Agile Project Management.

What is the availability of Maximilian?

Maximilian will be available full-time from March 2026.

What is the rate of Maximilian?

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