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Serkant Türemiş
Interim Manager Finance
Experience
Jan 2025 - Present
1 year 1 monthWillich, Germany
Interim Manager Finance
CBS GmbH
- Managed the finance department (team of 4) and deputized for the Finance Manager during a 6-week absence.
- Reported directly to the CFO, management board, and insolvency administrator.
- Acted as the primary contact for the insolvency administrator and auditors during the insolvency proceedings.
- Supervised the ERP system upgrade (SAGE 100), including testing, deviation analysis, and implementation of adjustments.
- Provided advisory support for budget planning, liquidity forecasts, and financial analyses.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and liaised with tax advisors and auditors.
- Supported the implementation of management directives and contributed to special projects in finance and controlling.
Sep 2024 - Present
1 year 5 monthsHamburg, Germany
Founder & Managing Director
Friday Night Entertainment UG
- Founded and strategically developed the company in the live entertainment sector, expanding into new business areas, procuring international content, and building strategic partnerships.
- Planned and executed events, managed artist bookings, and oversaw all production processes.
- Acquired and negotiated sponsorship and artist contracts, fostering long-term collaborations and business relationships.
- Managed budget planning and financial controlling, while developing and implementing market entry strategies.
Mar 2024 - Sep 2024
7 monthsGermany
Project Management & Consulting
Eisbär Entertainment GmbH
- Developing management strategies for the successful execution of tours, including operational implementation, coordination of all involved parties, and presenting existing concepts with detailed planning of operational execution.
- Preparing financial reports, analyzing project costs, and optimizing budgets and business plans to derive efficient, cost-saving solutions and evaluate project profitability.
- Supporting the development of analytical tools to improve controlling functions, optimizing reporting and planning processes, and ensuring smooth collaboration between specialist departments.
Jul 2023 - Present
2 years 7 monthsLondon, United Kingdom
Co-Founder Germany
RockCorps Ltd.
- Leading RockCorps' expansion into Germany, building strategic partnerships, enhancing brand visibility, and showcasing corporate social responsibility initiatives.
- Securing event sponsorships, connecting with diverse audiences to drive community change through innovative platforms, and fostering personal interactions with companies for mutual benefit and impact.
- Building brand awareness in a competitive market and overcoming challenges in establishing a new brand.
May 2023 - Present
2 years 9 monthsStuttgart, Germany
Chief Marketing Officer
Orchester der Kulturen gGmbH
- Sponsor acquisition and general networking, creating relationships with industry professionals and influencers, promoting music through social media and online platforms, and developing content for marketing purposes.
- Arranging live performances, networking with other music industry professionals, negotiating contracts with labels, venues, and other parties.
Nov 2022 - May 2024
1 year 7 monthsCologne, Germany
Project Management, Controlling & Consulting
Explorado Group
- Developing business cases and budgets for projects and assessing feasibility and profitability.
- Negotiating deals with suppliers and landlords and obtaining permits and licenses from authorities and venues.
- Tracking project costs, creating financial reports and providing cost-effective solutions to improve efficiency.
- Analyzing and identifying financial risks to make recommendations.
Sep 2022 - Dec 2022
4 monthsHamburg, Germany
Financial Controlling & Consulting
Global Tech I Offshore Wind GmbH
- Consultation within the framework of the quarterly reviews and preparation of the business plan.
- Consolidation of current and planned costs from individual departments into a cost plan for the next 1–4 years.
- Professional consultation and collaboration with cost center managers, including process optimization and support for ad-hoc inquiries during due diligence activities.
Sep 2022 - Dec 2022
4 monthsHamburg, Germany
Creating, Producing & Consulting
Mignon GmbH & Co. KG
- Executive Producer and Co-Artistic Director of the “Winterspektakel” show, overseeing concept development, creative direction, and production planning.
- Prepared a feasibility analysis for a new family Christmas show in Hamburg for the 2021/2022 season, evaluating production costs, expected attendance, ticket prices, and profitability considering the aftermath of the pandemic.
May 2022 - Present
3 years 9 monthsBerlin, Germany
Financial Controlling & Consulting
Innn.it e.V.
- Preparation of monthly reports (budget/actual comparison and control of accounting).
- Preparation of the annual report, annual budget planning and ad-hoc analyzes.
- General advice on process optimization regarding finance and controlling.
Jan 2022 - Jul 2022
7 monthsCologne, Germany
Financial Controlling
Groove Attack GmbH
- Supported SAGE 100 implementation by aligning software with business needs and commercial departments, ensuring communication with business units and documenting processes, functional testing, deviation analysis, and adjustments.
- Prepared monthly reports with analysis and commentary, identifying deviations and developing solutions.
- Planned budgets and forecasts, conducted ad-hoc analyses on business development, and performed cost and profitability calculations.
- Assisted in developing analytical tools for controlling, optimizing reporting and planning processes with department interfaces, and supporting special projects.
Dec 2021 - Dec 2021
1 monthWetzlar, Germany
Financial Controlling & Consulting
die.interaktiven GmbH & Co. KG
- Reprocessing legacy positions of the financial statements.
- Automation of finance processes and day-to-day business.
Aug 2020 - Apr 2021
9 monthsBerlin, Germany
Financial Controlling
Ticketmaster Germany GmbH
- Advice on optimizing financial reporting guidelines and processes for the management and the holding company.
- Provided operational support to the CFO in the preparation of the annual budget and forecast.
- Reconciliation and workup of a large client's advance payment process.
Jun 2020 - Feb 2021
9 monthsNauen, Germany
Operations Management
Oji Europe GmbH
- Brought together contacts from network to establish new beneficial business relationships.
- Researched certification and approval of new machines and electrical devices in hygiene technology.
- Prepared and implemented a trade fair appearance, including cost planning and evaluation of the event.
Jul 2019 - May 2020
11 monthsHamburg, Germany
Artist Director and Executive Producer
Mignon GmbH & Co. KG
- Developed project ideas and reviewed feasibility (artistically and economically).
- Participated in artistic creation and was responsible for selection, conception, realization and monitoring of new projects, including authors, directors, artists, and production staff.
- Negotiated with business and cooperation partners.
- Co-Founder of the “Winterspektakel” event concept.
Oct 2017 - Jun 2019
1 year 9 monthsMunich, Germany
Commercial Director, Authorized Signatory
APASSIONATA World GmbH
- Responsible for all commercial and financial affairs for the tour business in Berlin (CAVALLUNA) and the en-suite theater and theme park in Munich (EQUILA).
- Implemented professionalization, standardization, and consolidation of the entire financial sector per new investor requirements.
- Rebuilt and restructured the finance department, introduced new accounting software, and linked a Munich subsidiary into parent company systems with contract management.
- Functional and disciplinary lead of 4 departments (Accounting, Controlling, IT, and Office management).
Nov 2016 - Sep 2017
11 monthsHamburg, Germany
Senior Manager Finance and Business Affairs, Authorized Signatory
HOI Productions Germany GmbH (Holiday on Ice)
- Managed human resources, legal, IT, and all commercial matters locally.
- Controlled business management for the German legs of “Holiday on Ice” productions: cost and revenue analysis, budget planning, forecasting, cash flow planning, tour planning, contract management, data warehousing, pricing, and yield management.
- Involved in a two-year carve-out process after sale, and led the migration of accounting and commercial records from DCW to MS Dynamics, including data cleansing, validation, and mapping.
Nov 2005 - Oct 2016
11 yearsHamburg, Germany
Financial Controller, Authorized Signatory
Stage Entertainment Touring Productions Germany GmbH
- Responsible for German tour productions (“Holiday on Ice”, “Best of Musical”, “Ice Age Live!”, “Voca People”, “Peter Pan on Ice”, “Hans Klok – Faster than Magic”) in all commercial matters and advised on international tour projects (“Holiday on Ice” in France, “Bugs Bunny on Ice” in Turkey).
- Advised management on all financial and economic affairs and provided IFRS reporting support to international divisions.
- Restructured reporting and cost accounting to meet parent company requirements.
- Prepared periodic financial statements, business case analyses, project controlling for new tour concepts, sales reporting, budgeting, forecasting, ad-hoc analyses, contract management, cash flow planning, royalty statements, and withholding tax processing.
Nov 2001 - Oct 2005
4 yearsHamburg, Germany
Financial Controller
Stage Entertainment GmbH
- Managed all commercial matters for en-suite musical productions: “Mamma Mia!” (Operettenhaus), “Dirty Dancing” (Neue Flora), and “Disney’s Der König der Löwen” (Theater im Hafen).
- Controlled project for the renovation of the Operettenhaus musical theatre and supervised production launches, budgeting, and cost reporting.
- Processed fees and licenses with international licensors and developed a budget control system.
Jul 2000 - Jul 2001
1 year 1 monthHamburg, Germany
Financial Controller
Cable & Wireless GmbH
- Managed project for the introduction of SAP R/3 (FICO) software.
- Reported to European headquarters in Paris according to UK-GAAP.
- Handled legal case management and deputy head of administration meetings.
- Conducted cash flow and budget planning, and cost and revenue analysis.
Aug 1997 - Jun 2000
2 years 11 monthsHamburg, Germany
Financial Accountant
Stella Musical Management GmbH / Miss Saigon Musical Produktions GmbH
- Determined overall company results and prepared periodic financial statements.
- Managed accounts receivable and accounts payable accounting.
Feb 1995 - Jul 1997
2 years 6 monthsKirchheim unter Teck, Germany
Financial Accountant
Kolb & Schüle AG
- Managed accounts receivable accounting and execution of direct debiting.
- Prepared sales and new order statistics.
Jan 1992 - Jul 1992
7 monthsStuttgart, Germany
Administrator
Daimler-Benz AG
- Coordinated company mail and information processing systems.
Aug 1991 - Dec 1991
5 monthsStuttgart, Germany
Administrator
ATT-Touristik GmbH
- Handled ticketing and distribution.
Summary
I help companies create meaningful reports and build qualified budgets to enable confident planning, cost reduction, and profit growth. With over 30 years of professional experience, I began my career in 1992 after completing a dual education in economics. After five years as an accountant, I transitioned into a controller role in the financial sector. Growing up in the live entertainment industry, my dedication and ambition led me to become an authorized signatory and commercial director, overseeing several departments. My strong commercial understanding and pragmatic approach have been instrumental in my career progression and success in various roles. The severe economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis in 2020 led me to explore new opportunities. Drawing on my extensive experience, I established my own business as an interim manager and consultant. I am a quick learner who thrives on new challenges and enjoys working on exciting projects to support and advise clients. My strengths include strong interpersonal and communication skills, a hands-on approach, and a high level of agility.
Skills
- Ms Office 365 (Excellent In Excel)
- Ms Dynamics Nav (Basic)
- Sage 100 (Basic)
- Sap R/3 (Basic)
- Dcw – Erp System (Strong)
- Power Bi (Basic)
- Oracle Hyperion (Basic)
- Google Workspace (Strong)
- Apple Macos (Strong)
- Ms Teams (Strong)
- Slack (Strong)
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedTurkish
IntermediateEducation
Aug 1992 - Jan 1995
Carl Faber & M. Becker GmbH & Co. KG (Kolb & Schüle AG)
Apprenticeship as an Industrial Clerk · Industrial Clerk · Weilheim an der Teck, Germany
Oct 1990 - Jun 1991
Jakob-Friedrich-Schöllkopf-Schule
Advanced economics college, state-certified economics assistant · Economics · Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany
Oct 1989 - Jun 1990
Jakob-Friedrich-Schöllkopf-Schule
Commercial High School · Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany
...and 2 more
Certifications & licenses
State Certified Business Economist
AWS-Staatliche Abendwirtschaftsschule
Certified Industrial Clerk
Carl Faber & M. Becker GmbH & Co. KG
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