Sigrid Gschmack
Freelance Management Consultant FP&A
Experience
Dec 2020 - Present
4 years 3 months Munich, Germany
Freelance Management Consultant FP&A
www.sigridgschmack.de
- Review of fit between Steering Logic and Business Model incl. P&L responsibility and allocation logics
- Analyse planning scope and processes, integrated planning and connection between strategic and operational planning
- Create meaningful and holistic reports balancing consistency and flexibility
- Manage R&D projects incl. standardized business case, portfolio analysis, connection between project and budget planning, IAS38 and IFRS15 accounting requirements
- Set up and lead a Project Management Office accompanied by professional Change Management
- Interims Management
Jun 2019 - Nov 2020
1 year 6 months Aschheim, Germany
Management Accountant for Research & Development / IT
Wirecard
- Reported to CPO and VPs of the Research and Development area
- Managed divisional reporting and planning processes
- Developed and reviewed business cases for new products and customers
- Sub-project manager for systematic tracking of self-created development assets to address accounting requirements (especially IAS 38) and implemented process changes
Jul 2015 - Mar 2019
3 years 9 months Munich, Germany
Management Accountant for Supplier Development Costs (SDC)Project Lead
BMW Group
- Separated SDC from manufacturing costs for independent consideration in the development department.
- Introduced target and evaluation methods for SDC control of vehicle projects.
- Tracked project milestones and consolidated stakeholder issues.
- Prepared management presentations for decision-making.
- Interacted with IT department to implement process changes within IT landscape (SAP FI/CO & BW and procurement system).
Oct 2011 - Jun 2015
3 years 9 months Munich, Germany
Assistant Manager in Finance Strategy & Controlling
KPMG Deutschland
- Analysed controlling steering logic and realigned it to the business model, including revision of steering dimensions, target setting manner, and planning processes.
- Revised controlling organization and defined roles and responsibilities for effective corporate management.
- Establishment of management reporting and integrated corporate planning.
Oct 2011 - Sep 2013
2 years Vallendar, Germany
Research Assistant at the Institute for Management and Controlling
WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management
- Conception and content development of benchmark studies, e.g. on Controlling shared service centres and IT trends in Controlling
- Preparation, implementation and evaluation of empirical studies and expert interviews as well as presentation and publication of the results
Oct 2009 - Sep 2011
2 years Munich, Germany
Trainee in the areas of Auditing, Management Consulting (Finance) andInternational Corporate Tax
KPMG Deutschland
- Supported with annual audits
- PMO for carve-out of two business units at a mid-size automotive supplier
- Project management for the establishment of a global Finance Shared Service Centre
Summary
Results oriented finance expert with analytical mindset, forward looking attitude and over 12 years of broad work experience in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A). Trusted consultant and respected business partner with passion for driving change and managing projects in a collaborative manner. Proven track record in various industries. Able to effectively interact with all level of seniority in cross functional, intercultural teams within a dynamic environment. Structured and reliable way of working combined with a strong IT affinity.
Languages
German
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Elementary
Education
Oct 2011 - Jun 2015
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
Doctor Rerum Politicarum · Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Oct 2005 - Jun 2009
Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt
Diplom · Betriebswirtin (FH)
Oct 2007 - Jun 2008