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René (Pascal) Servos

Finance / Controlling / Regulatory Management

René Servos
Velbert, Germany

Experience

Mar 2024 - Present
1 year 11 months
Germany

Self-employed Interim Manager and Project Consultant

Energy supply company

  • Analysis of the existing water price calculation for formal errors and factual argument gaps in relation to the legal regulatory framework (e.g. AVBWasserV, KAG RP, statutes, NEV according to BGH) and water industry best practices
  • Ensured the operational controlling of the water division
  • Regulatory optimization of the existing pricing strategy
  • Objective assessment of ongoing legal cases in the water sector
  • Technical support for all stakeholders of the water division
  • Implementation and roll-out of a new water price calculation tool
  • Knowledge transfer to the controlling department and professional onboarding of new staff
  • Bridged vacancies by performing the water price calculation
  • Review of the pricing strategy from a regulatory perspective
  • Established a PMO and took on PMO responsibilities
  • Professional consulting in preparing the annual financial statements
  • Subject-matter sparring for the board, legal, and finance/controlling in the water sector
  • Optimization, adaptation, and redesign of business processes in finance/controlling
  • Regulatory adjustments to existing controlling
  • Advising the holding's board and collaborating with subsidiaries and affiliates
  • Support with impairments together with auditors
  • Opportunity-risk analyses for ongoing legal cases and negotiations
  • Drafting price adjustment clauses and involvement in mediations
  • Reporting to the Head of Legal, Head of Corporate Development, as well as the CEO and CSO
Oct 2023 - Jan 2025
1 year 4 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Senior Consultant Interim Management

Boyden International GmbH

  • Conducted sales activities in interim management
  • Supported in filling interim projects at C/C-1 level
  • Identified suitable interim managers, conducted initial interviews, and presented them to clients
Jan 2022 - Jan 2024
2 years 1 month
Helmstedt, Germany

Corporate Valuation & Unbundling Advisor

Avacon Netz GmbH

  • Unbundling and regulation including cost flows and analysis; preparing activity reports pursuant to § 6b EnWG, regulatory optimization
  • Filling out data collection forms for cost audits of the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) under § 28 ARegV for VP and supporting NB, as well as drafting parts of the reports
  • Concession, investment, and corporate valuations/M&A (DCF & multiple methods)
  • Preparation of contribution margin analyses within the group, especially for the water division, followed by water price calculations
  • Non-regulated: calculation of street lighting offers, heating & e-mobility
  • Profitability calculations and special business management topics
  • Valuation of M&A targets, due diligence, and various buy-side topics
  • Accompanied the purchase process of new affiliates from a controlling perspective
  • Developed and drafted cooperation models
  • Further development and automation of controlling models and business analyses, KPI-driven reporting
  • Internal and external stakeholder management
  • Reporting to the group on selected projects
Oct 2020 - Dec 2021
1 year 3 months
Helmstedt, Germany

Trainee Finance/Controlling - Business Administration/Valuation

Avacon Netz GmbH

  • Investment and concession valuations (DCF), analysis, and subsequent consulting to management
  • Preparation of contribution margin calculations for a group subsidiary and subsequent reporting to management, as well as further strategic consulting

Assignment in Network Economics (Regulatory Management):

  • Core team member for preparing and submitting documents for the Federal Network Agency's (BNetzA) gas cost audit approval process under § 28 ARegV

Assignment in Municipal Management (Strategic Bid Management):

  • Supported software development in an agile team and roll-out preparation
  • Assisted in the development of a concession bid
Feb 2018 - Present
8 years

Self-employed

Self-employed in HR consulting

  • Provided sales support services for temporary and permanent staffing at first and second management levels
  • Client support: managing partner in interim management
Dec 2017 - Sep 2020
2 years 10 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Junior Sales Manager for C-Level Interim Management; Personal Assistant to Partner Dirk Niederberghaus

taskforce-Management on Demand GmbH

  • Assisting executive management and business development
  • Designing, executing, and reporting multichannel sales campaigns
  • Building and expanding a network of decision-makers for executive management
  • Communicating with client contacts and assisting in clarifying project inquiries
  • Matching potential managers at first and second management levels
Apr 2017 - Feb 2019
1 year 11 months
Velbert, Germany

Service Staff

Langenhorster Stube

  • Performing service tasks as a side job
Jul 2010 - Jul 2010
1 month
Essen, Germany

Internship

BKK Bundesverband - Abteilung Gesundheit

  • Assisting with finalizing the department budget
Jul 2010 - Jul 2010
1 month
Mülheim, Germany

Holiday Job / Temp Assistant

Evangelical Hospital

Sep 2009 - Feb 2017
7 years 6 months
Velbert, Germany

Operational Assistant to the Managing Director

BA Getränke GmbH

  • Further developing existing sales operations for the market
  • Managing procurement and enhancing supplier management
  • Supporting internal and external accounting
  • Main responsibility for data processing in the back-office ERP system and for POS systems in three branches
  • Supporting personnel planning and recruitment

Summary

Agile, focused "self-starter" with a consistent solution orientation to create added value.

Those who have stopped improving have stopped being good!

Curiosity, analytics, goal orientation, strong communication, and intrinsic motivation are, in my opinion, powerful tools for continuous growth. As a relatively young yet highly experienced professional, it is always important for me to gain new experiences daily, constantly develop, and find the best solution for my client. Whether small or mid-cap, I do not shy away from conversations and discussions with the C-level to achieve the best for the company. My goal is to deliver added value with a track record "at the end of the day."

In my career, I have had the opportunity to get to know various industries. My practical experience is primarily focused on the energy sector, management and HR consulting, trade, and I have gained insights into the healthcare sector and gastronomy. I have had the chance to gain expertise both as a self-employed professional and as an employee in publicly traded corporations (NASDAQ/DAX), large enterprises, and SMEs. I am familiar with companies featuring municipal/public as well as private shareholders from hands-on operations.

As a certified regulatory manager specializing in energy, I also feel "prepared" for the requirements of other regulated industries (e.g., telecommunications). I do not shy away from new challenges. Even in unregulated businesses, I am convinced I can bring measurable added value as an external consultant. Let’s talk openly about your support needs, and I will honestly tell you what we can achieve and what is not realistic.

The professional focuses of my career are shaped by management consulting, C-level HR consulting, controlling, sales and marketing, business development, and executive assistance.

Skills

  • Business Analysis
  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&a)
  • Investment Evaluation

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Elementary

Education

Apr 2018 - Jun 2020

Ruhr University Bochum, Faculty of Economics

Master of Science in Management · Management · Bochum, Germany · Very good

Oct 2017 - Mar 2018

Fern University Hagen, Faculty of Economics

Economics · Hagen, Germany

Oct 2013 - Sep 2017

Ruhr University Bochum, Faculty of Economics

Bachelor of Science in Management and Economics · Management and Economics · Bochum, Germany

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Certifications & licenses

Certified Regulatory Manager

Philip Rosenthal

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Where is René based?

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

What languages does René speak?

René speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does René have?

René has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, René has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that René may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would René be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, René would be well-suited for roles such as: Self-employed Interim Manager and Project Consultant, Senior Consultant Interim Management, Corporate Valuation & Unbundling Advisor.

What is René's latest experience?

René's most recent position is Self-employed Interim Manager and Project Consultant at Energy supply company.

What companies has René worked for in recent years?

In recent years, René has worked for Energy supply company, Boyden International GmbH, Avacon Netz GmbH, and Self-employed in HR consulting.

Which industries is René most experienced in?

René is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Food and Beverage, and Retail. René also has some experience in Utility Services, Insurance, and Healthcare.

Which business areas is René most experienced in?

René is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Human Resources (HR), and Accounting. René also has some experience in Procurement and Purchasing, Finance, and Marketing.

Which industries has René worked in recently?

René has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Utility Services.

Which business areas has René worked in recently?

René has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Sales, and Finance.

What is René's education?

René holds a Master in Management from Ruhr University Bochum, Faculty of Economics and a Bachelor in Management and Economics from Ruhr University Bochum, Faculty of Economics.

Does René have any certificates?

René has 1 certificate: Certified Regulatory Manager.

What is the availability of René?

René will be available full-time from April 2026.

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