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Sigrid (Dr.) Gschmack
Business Unit R&D Controlling Consultant
Experience
Apr 2021 - Jul 2022
1 year 4 monthsBusiness Unit R&D Controlling Consultant
Knorr-Bremse AG
- Conduct as-is process analysis
- Provide industry benchmark
- Optimize planning and reporting procedures (e.g. with application of VBA macros)
- Revise R&D hourly rate calculation
- Provide operational support in monthly closing
- Perform year end audit and annual budget
Dec 2020 - Present
5 years 3 monthsFreelance Management Consultant FP&A
Self-Employed
- Analyze as-is processes in R&D Controlling to determine improvements and manage their execution
- Align global R&D Controlling and Accounting procedures
Jul 2019 - Jun 2020
1 yearProject Member to Represent Controlling Interests
Wirecard AG
- Agree on a suitable way of tracking development work with the IT team (granularity, frequency, IT tool)
- Align concept with Accounting
Jun 2019 - Nov 2020
1 year 6 monthsSenior Management Accountant for R&D & IT
Wirecard AG
- Manage divisional reporting and planning processes for IT development
- Introduce a business case process to evaluate new product ideas
Oct 2015 - Jun 2018
2 years 9 monthsProject Lead to Establish a New Cost Category
BMW AG
- Introduce target setting, planning and reporting methods for a new SDC category
- Track project milestones and consolidate stakeholder issues
- Prepare top management presentations on project status
- Interact with IT department to implement process changes
Jul 2015 - Jan 2019
3 years 7 monthsManagement Accountant for Supplier Development Costs (SDC)
BMW AG
- Project lead to separate SDC from manufacturing costs including adjustments of target setting and planning processes
Jan 2015 - Jun 2015
6 monthsConsultant for New Steering Logic
Production firm
- Conduct workshops to derive business needs
- Detect gaps of responsibility
- Discuss pros and cons of different steering models
May 2014 - Nov 2014
7 monthsConsultant for Organizational Structure in Controlling
Food retail
- Identify improvement potential in the Controlling structure
- Propose a new set-up for supporting clear roles, responsibilities and the degree of centralization
Oct 2009 - Jun 2015
5 years 9 monthsAssociate/Assistant Manager in Finance Strategy & Controlling
KPMG AG WPG
- Manage various finance projects such as setting up a global shared service structure
- Support the carve out of two business units
- Analyze a financial steering logic
- Establish an integrated planning approach
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Professional Services (11 years), Automotive (5 years), Manufacturing (1.5 years), Banking and Finance (1.5 years), Food and Beverage (0.5 years), and Retail (0.5 years).
Professional Services
Automotive
Manufacturing
Banking and Finance
Food and Beverage
Retail
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 (16 years), Project Management (15.5 years), Accounting (10 years), Strategy (5.5 years), Business Intelligence (2.5 years), and Information Technology (1 year).
Finance
Project Management
Accounting
Strategy
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
Summary
Results-oriented finance expert with an analytical mindset and a forward-looking attitude. Passionate about driving change and managing projects in a collaborative manner.
Structured and reliable way of working combined with a strong IT affinity.
Skills
- Controlling/management Accounting (7 Years)
- Project Management (5 Years)
- Management Consulting (4 Years)
- Automotive Industry (4 Years)
- Scientific Economic Research (2 Years)
- Ms Office
- Ms Access & Ms Excel Vba
- Sap Erp & Hana Fi/co
- Sap Bw Afo
- Tableau & Ms Power Bi
- Atlassian (Confluence, Jira, Trello)
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedSpanish
ElementaryEducation
Oct 2011 - Dec 2015
WHU
Doctoral program at the Institute for Management and Controlling, The Influence of Top Management and Middle Management on · Management and Controlling · Germany
Oct 2005 - Jul 2009
THI Ingolstadt
Diploma in Business Administration (FH), Controlling & Accounting · Business Administration · Ingolstadt, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Change Manager
NLP Practitioner
SAP Certified Application Associate S/4HANA & ERP 6.0 For CO
Scrum Master
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Where is Sigrid based?
Sigrid is based in Munich, Germany.
What languages does Sigrid speak?
Sigrid speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).
How many years of experience does Sigrid have?
Sigrid has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Sigrid has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months. Note that Sigrid may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Sigrid be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Sigrid would be well-suited for roles such as: Business Unit R&D Controlling Consultant, Freelance Management Consultant FP&A, Project Member to Represent Controlling Interests.
What is Sigrid's latest experience?
Sigrid's most recent position is Business Unit R&D Controlling Consultant at Knorr-Bremse AG.
What companies has Sigrid worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Sigrid has worked for Knorr-Bremse AG and Self-Employed.
Which industries is Sigrid most experienced in?
Sigrid is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Automotive, and Manufacturing. Sigrid also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Food and Beverage, and Retail.
Which business areas is Sigrid most experienced in?
Sigrid is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Project Management, and Accounting. Sigrid also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Business Intelligence, and Information Technology (IT).
Which industries has Sigrid worked in recently?
Sigrid has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Automotive, and Manufacturing.
Which business areas has Sigrid worked in recently?
Sigrid has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Project Management.
What is Sigrid's education?
Sigrid holds a Doctorate in Management and Controlling from WHU and a Bachelor in Business Administration from THI Ingolstadt.
Does Sigrid have any certificates?
Sigrid has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Change Manager, NLP Practitioner, and SAP Certified Application Associate S/4HANA & ERP 6.0 For CO.
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