Olaf M.
Head of Finance
Experience
Jun 2025 - Present
5 monthsHybrid
Head of Finance
Euromobil GmbH
- Covered the Head of Finance role until a new appointment
- SAP R/3
- Hybrid
- 10% English
Jan 2025 - Mar 2025
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TimberTec GmbH
- Implemented cost center budgets, switched the ERP system to GUS-OS, set up treasury, year-end closing under HGB
- Led and stabilized the team (6 staff)
- GUS-OS / LucaNet
- Hybrid
- 40% English
May 2024 - Dec 2024
8 monthsFinance Controlling
Iptor Germany GmbH
- Managed budgets and forecasts, led a transfer pricing project to integrate into the group, introduced IFRS via a shared service center after acquisition, legal entity reduction project, reduced outstanding receivables by 78%
- Led and stabilized the team (6 staff)
- Diamant / DC1
- Hybrid
- 60% English
Apr 2024 - Apr 2024
1 monthFinance
Indivumed Services GmbH
- Integrated into group structure – year-end closing under HGB & IFRS including contact with auditors
- Head of Finance department
- Treasury management, budget setup, and planning
- Supported SAP client setup and customization
- Team: 2 staff
- SAP
- Primarily on-site
- 90% English
Feb 2023 - Mar 2024
1 year 2 monthsFinance
Indivumed GmbH
- Carve-out / ERP change due to company sale
- Project work – complete setup of accounting in Germany, full accounting, financial planning, year-end closing under HGB & IFRS
- Consolidation for Italy, Spain, and Japan
- SAP
- Primarily on-site
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
1 year 1 monthRemote
Finance
Metro-Markets GmbH
- General ledger, implementing and expanding month-end closings under HGB + IFRS
- Training new employees
- SAP
- Remote
- 95% English
Mar 2021 - Jan 2022
11 monthsFinance
Sportfive Germany GmbH
- Projects in accounts receivable and accounts payable, account reconciliation, consolidation of various acquired companies, preparation of annual financial statements under HGB
- SAP / LucaNet
- Remote
Feb 2021 - Sep 2021
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Fabulously Old Things
- Full bookkeeping for a retail store
- Excel
- 95% English
Feb 2021 - Aug 2021
7 monthsRemote
Accounts payable
Enercon GmbH
- SAP via Citrix
- Completely remote
Oct 2020 - Feb 2021
5 monthsRemote
Finance
Sportfive Germany GmbH
- Intercompany account reconciliation and clearing
- SAP / LucaNet
- On-site + remote
Jan 2012 - Nov 2019
7 years 11 monthsHamburg, Germany
Manager Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) | Head of Product Central Europe
Novasol A/S
- Budgets and forecasts
- Project contracts
- HR administration, payroll, recruitment, support during audits
- Recruiting holiday property owners by leading local specialist teams in seven countries
- Administrative office tasks
- Company acquisitions, integrations, setups, restructurings, and liquidations
- Budget responsibility of €5 million
- Functional and disciplinary leadership of 50 employees, including 9 managers
- Development and implementation of a results-oriented, product-specific monitoring and evaluation tool
- Redesign of project contracts with a focus on VAT aspects
- Digitalization of HR administration
- Expansion of procurement project priorities – tripled revenue
Apr 2002 - Dec 2011
9 years 9 monthsHamburg, Germany
Head of Accounting
Novasol A/S
- Responsible for overseeing all accounting tasks, ensuring smooth operations across all German entities
- Preparation of annual financial statements according to HGB and IFRS
- Support during operational and tax audits
- Planning and controlling, including budget preparation, forecasting, and cash flow planning
- Implementation of restructuring related to VAT requirements
- HR administration, payroll, recruitment, and support during audits
- Functional leadership of 9 employees, including 2 managers
- Execution of monthly account reconciliations
- Responsible for implementing compliance guidelines (SOX)
- Introduction of a forecasting system to ensure regular cost control across all departments in Germany
Jul 2001 - Jan 2002
7 monthsHamburg, Germany
Group Controlling Manager
Berendsohn AG
Jan 2000 - Jul 2001
1 year 7 monthsHamburg, Germany
Controller
Solution42 AG | Portal Software GmbH
Sep 1997 - Jan 2000
2 years 5 monthsHamburg, Germany
Accounting Team Lead
Car Professional Management GmbH
- Fully transferred accounting operations from Munich to Hamburg
- Independently integrated into the new owner’s ERP system
- Functional and disciplinary leadership of two employees
Jan 1993 - Sep 1997
4 years 9 monthsHamburg, Germany
Accounts Receivable & Financial Accountant
Walter Bau-AG
Sep 1991 - Jan 1993
1 year 5 monthsHamburg, Germany
Commercial Manager of the BS Construction Equipment Service Facility
Walter Bau-AG
May 1991 - Sep 1991
5 monthsHamburg, Germany
Accounts Payable Accountant
Walter Bau-AG
Jun 1989 - Jan 1990
8 monthsHamburg, Germany
Construction Business Administrator for Joint Ventures
Walter Bau-AG
Summary
As an interim manager in finance and controlling with decades of technical and leadership experience, I take on leadership roles and projects or work hands-on. I bring structure and clarity to all finance areas – reliable and pragmatic to noticeably ease the load for my clients.
Whether a short-term vacancy, a complex system change, or challenging projects – I work in a team-oriented, need-based way to ensure that finance, as the backbone of your company, provides reliable figures and supports sound decisions.
- Functional Focus**
- Accounting
- Controlling
- Projects
- HR Management
- FP&A
- Product Development
- Commercial Management
- Securing Financial Resources
- M&A
- Operational & Tax Audits
- Cash Flow Management, Treasury, and Cash Planning
- Budget Control & Forecast Creation
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Oct 1991 - Nov 1996
AKAD Bildungsgesellschaft
Dipl.-Betriebswirt (FH), Personnel and Organizational Management · Business Administration
Aug 1986 - Jun 1989
Walter Bau-AG
Industrial Clerk (IHK) · Industrial Business · Hamburg, Germany
Höhere Handelsschule
Subject-specific university entrance qualification · Hamburg, Germany
Certifications & licenses
SAP User Certification in Financial Accounting
Internal Auditor ISO Certification
BaaN
Trainer Certificate according to § 5 AEVO
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