Norbert G. - Independent EPM Consultant (Freelance)

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Baden-Baden, Germany

Experience

May 2020 - Present

5 years 5 months

Independent EPM Consultant (Freelance)

Grimm Consulting

Led full-cycle EPM implementations with Jedox for clients in various industries from requirements gathering to go-live and post-support
Editor of Research Notes at BARC-Institute

May 2019 - Apr 2020

1 year

Berlin, Germany

Associate Partner

bdg|better decisions group GmbH AG

Shaped go-to-market strategies and supported sales with expert-level presales input and tailored EPM solution concepts
Led the design, implementation, and management of CPM and corporate reporting projects, ensuring delivery on time and within scope

Jan 2010 - Apr 2019

9 years 4 months

Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

VP Global Customer Success

Jedox AG

Led the successful implementation of 2,000+ Jedox projects across industries and regions
Managed a global team of 50 consultants and delivery managers
Oversaw consulting revenue and drove company growth by building scalable delivery structures and ensuring consistent project success

Nov 2007 - Jan 2010

2 years 3 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Independent EPM Consultant

Grimm Consulting

Led full-cycle EPM implementations (MIS Alea, Board, Jedox) for clients in various industries from requirements gathering to go-live and post-support
External consultant of Ebner Stolz Management Consultants, Dymatrix GmbH and Jedox AG

Mar 2005 - Oct 2007

2 years 8 months

Neckarsulm, Germany

Head of International Reporting

Kaufland Stiftung

Held full responsibility for group-wide reporting at Kaufland International
Managed and coordinated controlling departments across multiple countries as head of department

Jan 2002 - Feb 2005

3 years 2 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Senior Consultant

Dr. Ebner Dr. Stolz Management Consulting

Drove acquisition and presales activities for projects in controlling and financial reporting
Designed and implemented reporting and planning solutions for clients in various industries

May 2000 - Oct 2001

1 year 6 months

Hanover, Germany

Head of Competence Center Hyperion

MOD Consulting Ltd.

Responsible for acquisition and business development

Jan 1999 - Apr 2000

1 year 4 months

Hanau, Germany

Commercial Manager of an entity of Douglas Group

Douglas Group

Managed controlling & reporting, IT and accounting department

Apr 1988 - Dec 1998

10 years 9 months

Neckarsulm, Germany

Head of Controlling Department

Lidl & Schwarz Foundation

Held full responsibility for financial planning and reporting at group level (Kaufland Foundation)
Led group controlling operations with a team of 11 employees
Designed and implemented a corporate reporting and planning system covering concept, project management, and go-live

Summary

Senior Expert in Corporate Performance Management (30+ years) with hands-on experience in Jedox and a proven track record in implementing CPM solutions across. Strong focus on bridging technical BI/CPM tools and business strategy

Broad industry focus (retail, manufacturing, automotive, banking, insurance, plant construction, E-money institutions, energy supplier, non-profit organisations)

Visiting lecturer at Heilbronn University (10+ years), bridging academic and practical expertise in cost accounting and financial controlling