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Robert Schrank

Business Consultant

Robert Schrank
Munich, Germany

Experience

Apr 2024 - Present
1 year 11 months
Munich, Germany

Business Consultant

Beratung Robert Schrank

  • Business organization & process management
  • Finance, Accounting & Controlling
  • Team building, leadership & staff development
Jul 2021 - Mar 2024
2 years 9 months
Munich, Germany

Head of Department “Accounting, Bookkeeping & Annual Financial Statements”

Max-Planck-Gesellschaft

  • Annual financial statements of MPG e.V. (HGB)
  • Grant settlement and proof of use
  • Preparation of templates and presentation of the annual financial statements for committee meetings (Senate, Administrative Board, Audit Committee, General Assembly)
  • Ongoing development of external accounting and documentation of accounting policies
  • Monitoring and adjustment of cross-departmental accounting processes (SAP R3)
  • Contact person for auditors and audit committee
Jan 2003 - Jun 2021
18 years 6 months
Eching, Germany

Head of Finance & Controlling – Germany & Austria; Member of the Management Board

Medela Medizintechnik

  • Accounting & Controlling (01/2003 – 06/2021): Monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements (HGB, UGB & SWISS GAAP FER)
  • Accounting & Controlling: Budget & forecast (revenue and costs)
  • Accounting & Controlling: KPI management
  • Accounting & Controlling: Development and maintenance of Business Warehouse (QlikView)
  • Accounting & Controlling: Fleet management (50 vehicles)
  • Head of IT Department (01/2003 – 12/2019): Maintenance, support, documentation and optimization of existing infrastructure and processes (client & network)
  • Head of IT Department: Continuous needs analysis and strategic development of systems
  • Head of HR Department (01/2003 – 12/2015): Responsible for all HR processes including administration
  • Head of HR Department: Recruitment and offboarding
  • Head of HR Department: Payroll
  • Head of HR Department: Manuals and documentation
  • 2016: Integration of HR into the management level
  • 2020: Integration of local IT into the group's global IT
Apr 2001 - Nov 2002
1 year 8 months
Munich, Germany

Controller

DataDesign AG

  • Budget & forecast (revenue and costs)
  • Preparation of quarterly reports and the annual report (US GAAP)
  • Preparation of the monthly supervisory board report
  • Organization of all corporate and stock exchange legal matters
  • Organization of the back office for the annual general meeting
  • Insurance
Jan 1997 - Mar 2001
4 years 3 months
Munich, Germany

Head of Finance and Accounting

Ernst Reinhardt Verlag

  • Finance and accounting including monthly and annual financial statements (HGB)
  • Controlling
  • Annual fee billing
  • Procurement of services (insurance, IT services, leasing & rent)
  • Support to management on all commercial matters

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Healthcare (18.5 years), Media and Entertainment (4 years), Education (2.5 years), Professional Services (2 years), and Information Technology (1.5 years).

Healthcare
Media and Entertainment
Education
Professional Services
Information Technology

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 Accounting (29 years), Finance (29 years), Human Resources (20.5 years), Business Intelligence (18.5 years), Information Technology (18.5 years), and Procurement (4 years).

Accounting
Finance
Human Resources
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
Procurement

Skills

  • Financial Controlling (Budget, Forecast & Kpi Management & Analysis)

  • Strong In Financial Reporting (Hgb, Ugb, Swiss Gaap Fer)

  • Erp/crm Implementation & Maintenance

  • Team Leadership & Staff Development

  • Office And Project Management

  • Ms Office 365

  • Sap R3 – Fi/co

  • Sap Bw

  • Gus Os Erp & Fibu

  • Qlikview

  • Crystal Reports

  • Sap Crystal Report

Languages

German
Native
English
Intermediate

Education

Oct 1990 - Dec 1996

University of Augsburg

Diploma in Business Administration · Augsburg, Germany

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Where is Robert based?

Robert is based in Munich, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Robert speak?

Robert speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Robert have?

Robert has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Robert has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 9 months. Note that Robert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Robert be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Robert would be well-suited for roles such as: Business Consultant, Head of Department “Accounting, Bookkeeping & Annual Financial Statements”, Head of Finance & Controlling – Germany & Austria; Member of the Management Board.

What is Robert's latest experience?

Robert's most recent position is Business Consultant at Beratung Robert Schrank.

What companies has Robert worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Robert has worked for Beratung Robert Schrank, Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, and Medela Medizintechnik.

Which industries is Robert most experienced in?

Robert is most experienced in industries like Healthcare, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Education. Robert also has some experience in Professional Services and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Robert most experienced in?

Robert is most experienced in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Human Resources (HR). Robert also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Information Technology (IT), and Procurement and Purchasing.

Which industries has Robert worked in recently?

Robert has recently worked in industries like Healthcare, Education, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Robert worked in recently?

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

What is Robert's education?

Robert holds a Master from University of Augsburg.

What is the availability of Robert?

Robert is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Robert?

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