Sami Riahi - Interim Chief Financial Officer

Q: Where is Sami based?

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

Q: What languages does Sami speak?

Sami speaks the following languages: German (Native), Arabic (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Elementary), Dutch (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Sami have?

Sami has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Sami has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months . Note that Sami may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Sami's latest experience?

Sami's most recent position is Interim Chief Financial Officer at Riahi Advisory .

Q: What companies has Sami worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sami has worked for Riahi Advisory , Tomorrow Foundation gGmbH; Tomorrow Invest Management UG; Tomorrow Invest UG & Co. KG , Tomorrow GmbH , and auxmoney GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Sami most experienced in?

Sami is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Professional Services , and Insurance . Sami also has some experience in Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Sami most experienced in?

Sami is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Project Management , Investments, and M&A & Venture Capital . Sami also has some experience in Accounting , Operations , and Legal and Compliance .

Q: Which industries has Sami worked in recently?

Sami has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Sami worked in recently?

Sami has recently worked in business areas like Finance , Accounting , and Project Management .

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Düsseldorf, Germany

Experience

Jul 2022 - Present

3 years 8 months

Interim Chief Financial Officer

Riahi Advisory

Sparring partner to C-Level
Assistance with fundraising activities (equity, debt, mezzanine)
Oversee all financial activities, incl. stakeholder management
Introduction of new and optimisation of existing processes

Mar 2022 - Sep 2023

1 year 7 months

Chief Financial Officer

Tomorrow Foundation gGmbH; Tomorrow Invest Management UG; Tomorrow Invest UG & Co. KG

Assistance with set-up of the three entities
Oversee all financial activities, incl. cash management and compilation of annual financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders
Draft, review and negotiation of contracts

Dec 2021 - Sep 2023

1 year 10 months

Head of Finance (Group Finance)

Tomorrow GmbH

Lead for Accounting, Financial Controlling, FP&A and Taxation
Project lead for company-wide finance projects (e.g. Due Diligences, introduction of cost centers and set-up of in-house accounting)
Assistance with the execution of equity, debt and mezzanine financing
Compilation of monthly and annual financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders (e.g. investors, auditors and BaFin)
Ownership of complex financial models such as Tomorrow’s business plan, liquidity forecast, business cases as well as equity and debt transactions
Misc. tasks: introduction of budgeting process, set-up of cost centers, etc.

Sep 2019 - Nov 2021

2 years 3 months

Co-Lead Finance (Group Finance)

auxmoney GmbH

Head of Financial Controlling and Loan Processing
Project lead for company-wide finance and digitalisation projects
Assistance with set up of an international holding structure and an Irish SPV (incl. P&L forecast, accounting set-up and I/C service agreements)
Financial planning and analysis for German and Irish entities
Compilation of financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders
Assistance with the execution of €150m equity and €350m debt financing
Ownership of auxmoney’s business plan and liquidity forecast

Apr 2017 - Jul 2018

1 year 4 months

Senior Business Controller (Group Controlling)

Accuride Wheels GmbH

Business advisor for various subsidiaries’ management
Execution of financial forecasts (P&L, BS and CF)
Analysis of working capital and corresponding optimisation measures
Execution of financial and due diligence analyses
Planning and coordination of restructuring initiatives (e.g. cost structures)

Sep 2016 - Jan 2017

5 months

Senior Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor (M&A Advisory)

Apeiron Corporate Finance GmbH

Coordination of company and industry analyses
Identification of acquisition targets and execution of company valuations
Key contact person for strategic and financial buyers

Sep 2013 - Aug 2016

3 years

Management Consultant

Accenture GmbH

Lead for sub-projects, incl. leadership of Analysts and Interns
Implementation of quantitative and qualitative project controlling measures, particularly tracking of budgets, costs as well as project progress at a leading German insurance company
Definition of multiple processes and requirements at a major German retail bank for the implementation of the online payment method “paydirect”
Process analyses and derivation of corresponding optimisation potential for a major European stock exchange
Realisation of various strategic carve-out measures, incl. planning and monitoring of the global client migration at a global Swiss universal bank

Apr 2013 - Aug 2013

5 months

Investment Analyst

GEBAB Treuhandgesellschaft mbH

Creation of cash flow and asset valuation models as well as investment and scenario analyses for container ship portfolios
Market and company research and related investment analyses
Support with the creation of debt and equity term sheets

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 Banking and Finance (8 years), Professional Services (4 years), Insurance (3 years), and Automotive (1.5 years).

Banking and Finance

Professional Services

Insurance

Automotive

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 (11 years), Project Management (7 years), Investments and M&A (4.5 years), Accounting (4 years), Operations (3 years), and Legal (1.5 years).

Finance

Project Management

Investments and M&A

Accounting

Operations

Legal

Summary

I am a Finance Executive with a demonstrated international history of working in Financial Management, Fundraising and Management Consulting across various industries.

My skill set is particularly strong in the following areas: Managerial Finance, Fundraising, Operational Excellence, Leadership and Communication.

Languages

German

Native

Arabic

Advanced

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Dutch

Elementary

Education

Sep 2011 - Dec 2011

Oxford Brookes University

Semester abroad · Oxford, United Kingdom

Sep 2010 - Aug 2012

International School of Management

Master of Science · Finance · New York, United States

Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

University of Wisconsin

Academic year abroad · United States

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Sustainable Finance Certification

Rotterdam School Of Management

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

Six Sigma College Düsseldorf

Profile

Created

August 2023

Last Update

June 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Sami based?

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

What languages does Sami speak?

Sami speaks the following languages: German (Native), Arabic (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Elementary), Dutch (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Sami have?

Sami has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Sami has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Sami may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sami be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sami would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Chief Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Head of Finance (Group Finance).

What is Sami's latest experience?

Sami's most recent position is Interim Chief Financial Officer at Riahi Advisory.

What companies has Sami worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sami has worked for Riahi Advisory, Tomorrow Foundation gGmbH; Tomorrow Invest Management UG; Tomorrow Invest UG & Co. KG, Tomorrow GmbH, and auxmoney GmbH.

Which industries is Sami most experienced in?

Sami is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Professional Services, and Insurance. Sami also has some experience in Automotive.

Which business areas is Sami most experienced in?

Sami is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Project Management, Investments, and M&A & Venture Capital. Sami also has some experience in Accounting, Operations, and Legal and Compliance.

Which industries has Sami worked in recently?

Sami has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Sami worked in recently?

Sami has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Project Management.

What is Sami's education?

Sami holds a Master in Finance from International School of Management and a Bachelor in International Business and Management Studies from Fontys International Business School.

Does Sami have any certificates?

Sami has 2 certificates. These include: Sustainable Finance Certification and Six Sigma Black Belt Certification.

What is the availability of Sami?

Sami is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Sami?

Sami's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.