Simon Sprock

CFO services & strategic finance expert | Boosts business growth & financial excellence| Strategy consultant

Simon Sprock
Berlin, Germany

Experience

Apr 2018 - Present
7 years
Berlin, Germany

Co-Founder and CEO

Sabana Studio & Ventures GmbH

  • Interim CFO for ambitious clients
  • Handson CFO Services, including development, automation, and optimization of Financial Tools as well as processes, implementation of IFRS, and Financial Consolidation.
  • Advising Management in Business Expansion and Strategy.
  • Clients such as HYGH, Choco, SmartPractice, Vagabund, RailWatch, Majestic Records, Impact Plus Ventures, Advocado, Quandoo or FinCompare
Sep 2017 - Nov 2018
1 year 3 months
Berlin, Germany

Head of Accounting and Controlling

Quandoo GmbH

  • Leading the international Team of Accounting and Controlling
  • Month-, Quarter, and Year Closing, including group consolidation as of HGB and IFRS, Reporting to the Investor
  • Development and Optimization of highly automated Controlling-Tools
  • Activation of self-produced intangible Assets
  • Development of Budgeting and Forecasting Tools / Budgeting and Forecasting
Mar 2015 - Aug 2017
2 years 6 months
Berlin, Germany

Global Head of Finance & Business Controlling

Vaniday Global Services GmbH

  • Hired and disciplinary led a qualified central Finance Team, build a global Network of Service Partners and employees in Accounting
  • Build and develop a global business plan that is easily transferrable and executed
  • Identify and evaluate monthly international budgets and their achievement
  • Accounting, overseeing financial quarter closing, financial audits, and group consolidation for the whole group of companies in multiple countries (IAS-based)
  • Development and Implementation of global standards in compliance
  • Incorporation and liquidation of international operational and holding companies
Feb 2015 - Mar 2015
2 months
Berlin, Germany

Global Head of Finance & Business Intelligence

Brilliant 2056. GmbH

"Everchefs", Food Sharing. Adjusted after deeper market analyses have shown a dubious economic success. Part of the Rocket Internet SE concern

Dec 2012 - Jan 2015
2 years 2 months
Berlin, Germany

Senior International Investment Controller

Rocket Internet SE

  • Led colleagues within the team professionally
  • Supervised the coalescing of incorporations and legal market requirements across more than 50 countries
  • Created project holding structures that included management participation, minimizing of liabilities and investors interests
  • Prepared due diligence processes that are present to new investors
  • Integrated global banking software to streamline operations across 500 accounts
  • Established a new database system to boost the efficiency of investment-controlling
  • Educated new colleagues and assistants on best practices and regulatory compliance
Sep 2012 - Nov 2012
3 months
Berlin, Germany

Unit Controller

Media Consultant Advertising GmbH & Maximum Media GmbH

Aug 2010 - Aug 2012
2 years 1 month
Darmstadt, Germany

Global Strategy Controller

T-Systems International GmbH

Sep 2009 - Feb 2010
6 months
Berlin, Germany

Assistant of the Managing Director

Steffel Unternehmengruppe Dienstl. GmbH &Co.

Apr 2009 - Sep 2009
6 months
Berlin, Germany

Freelance Student Assistant, Career Service Dept.

University of Applied Sciences Berlin

Oct 2008 - Mar 2009
6 months
Berlin, Germany

Freelance Student Assistant, Business Software

University of Applied Sciences Berlin

Jul 2007 - Sep 2011
4 years 3 months

Personal Business Founder & Managing Director

Iwahn GbR

Jun 2006 - Jun 2006
1 month

Financial Bookkeeper

Remmers Baustofftechnik GmbH

Aug 2004 - May 2006
1 year 10 months

Industrial Clerk Trainee

Remmers Baustofftechnik GmbH

Summary

Hands-on Business Advisor in Finance & Strategy I drive business success through motivation, inspiration, and the continuous development of colleagues and processes. With extensive experience leading international teams - whether central or decentralized - I adopt a solution-oriented approach to overcoming challenges and seizing new opportunities. Strategic Leadership & Financial Expertise: As Co-Founder and CEO of Sabana Studio & Ventures GmbH, I provide hands-on CFO services, including restructuring financial departments, implementing IFRS/HGB standards, and consolidating international entities. I have a proven track record as an interim CFO and business advisor in business expansion, strategy, and operational excellence. Process & Quality Optimization: I specialize in automating processes and optimizing quality, ensuring that both finance and operational systems run efficiently. My technical expertise extends to developing online shops and mastering software tools that streamline business functions. Technical & Analytical Proficiency: With deep proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Power Query, PowerPoint) and hands-on experience with Business Central, DATEV, Tse:nit, and Lexware, I transform complex data into actionable insights. I excel in creating and optimizing budgeting, forecasting, and reporting tools, and I have also gained experience using the SAP Learning Hub. Global & Multilingual Capabilities: I bring a global perspective to financial management and team leadership, supported by my fluency in German and English and good Spanish knowledge. Whether managing financial consolidations, implementing new reporting systems, or driving process improvements, my commitment is to empower businesses with the clarity, strategy, and innovation required for sustainable growth.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Advanced

Education

Sep 2010 - Aug 2012

School of International Business and Entrepreneurship - Steinbeis University

Master of Science · International Management (Project-Competence-Study) · Berlin, Germany

Oct 2006 - Aug 2010

University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Engineering · Business Administration and Civil Engineering · Berlin, Germany

Aug 2000 - Jun 2004

Wirtschaftsgymnasium

University-entrance diploma (Abitur) · Friesoythe, Germany