Steffen Eschinger - Domain Lead FI, CO, HR, Investor Relations

Q: Where is Steffen based?

Steffen is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Steffen speak?

Steffen speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Steffen have?

Steffen has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Steffen has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 16 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months . Note that Steffen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Steffen's latest experience?

Steffen's most recent position is Domain Lead FI, CO, HR, Investor Relations at Douglas Group .

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

In recent years, Steffen has worked for Douglas Group , Otto Group , Vitasyn Medical GmbH , Olympus SE , and Daimler Struck Systems .

Q: Which industries is Steffen most experienced in?

Steffen is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Manufacturing . Steffen also has some experience in Healthcare , Automotive , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Steffen most experienced in?

Steffen is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Information Technology (IT) , and Business Intelligence . Steffen also has some experience in Product Development , Marketing , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Steffen worked in recently?

Steffen has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas has Steffen worked in recently?

Steffen has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Business Intelligence , and Product Development .

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Experience

Oct 2024 - Present

1 year 5 months

Domain Lead FI, CO, HR, Investor Relations

Douglas Group

Process Owner SAP ERP 8 FI, CO & Investor Relations
Process Owner SAP Success Factors
Responsible for 4 teams, 39 FTE
Full responsibility for end-to-end processes in SAP for Finance, Controlling, HR, Investor Relations
Interface to certified public accountants for Finance IT (KPMG)
ITIL-4 implementation for service request change request and project management with Service Now (Project Manager)

Jul 2024 - Sep 2024

3 months

Product Lead FI, CO, SAP MDG, Business Analytics

Otto Group

Product Lead Finance & Analytics
Process Owner SAP S4 Hana FI, CO
Responsible for 6 teams, 33 FTE
Full responsibility for end-to-end processes in SAP for Finance, Controlling, Business Analytics
Definition of roles & skills, interface to customers, interface to X-level resources in SAP Service Center Spain
ITIL-4 implementation for change request and project management with Service Now

Jan 2024 - Jun 2024

6 months

General Manager / Interim Manager

Vitasyn Medical GmbH

Head of Finance, Controlling, HR, Sales, Quality, Customer Service
Full regulatory responsibility Pharmaceutical Nutrition including HACCP liability
Functional authority for 12 FTE
Full responsibility for the company and the ERP system
Development of dietary food products with Project Plan

Jul 2023 - Dec 2023

6 months

Interim Manager

Olympus SE

Section Manager Master Data Governance EMEA
Process Owner Material Master for approx. 100,000 medical products item master according to MDR, ISO 13485, QMS system with Service Now
Functional authority for 15 FTE in 3 teams across 2 countries
Full responsibility for end-to-end material master process in EMEA

Apr 2023 - Jun 2023

3 months

Interim Manager

Daimler Struck Systems

Functional Project Manager Master Data Governance Finance & Controlling (SAP MDG)
Functional authority for 5 internal FTE and 3 customer resources

Oct 2022 - Feb 2023

5 months

Interim Manager

Smartcanula LLC

Head of Finance & Controlling
Chairman of the board, CEO
Head of Quality – ISO 13485:2016, QMS
Head of Regulatory – MDR
Development of an AI-based clinical research software
Development of a post market surveillance software
Full responsibility for all corporate processes and master data of sales products, suppliers & production material
Development of medical products with Project Place

Jul 2022 - Mar 2023

9 months

Interim Manager

Getinge Deutschland GmbH

Head of Project Management Medical Installations & Infrastructure Projects (30 m revenue)
Process Owner Medical Installations according to MDR, ISO 13485, QMS system in 6 countries
Functional authority for 20 FTE across 2 countries
Full responsibility for end-to-end supplier management of approx. 100 suppliers including master data, delivery of product & service quality, cost calculation, end-to-end contract management (procurement & sales, terms & conditions)

Nov 2021 - Jun 2022

8 months

Interim Manager

Karl Storz

Responsible for MDR submission program
Master data management of 300 medical products in SAP (FI, CO, PS, SD, MM, QM, BW)
Requirements definition for ABAP reports
ABAP coding check and analysis of wrong coding
Test procedures for master data clearance

Jan 2019 - Aug 2021

2 years 8 months

Interim Manager

Xenios AG

Project lead master data management for all SAP modules
Building a cross-functional master data team
Lead software architect for ECMO software including granted patent
Master data management of 8,000 medical products in SAP (FI, CO, PS, SD, MM, QM, BW)
Interface management to Fresenius Netcare IT & MDG team at Fresenius Medical Care
Head of product centre Heart Therapies
Owner of therapy life cycle process iCor
Resource owner product innovation iCor program
Coordinator iCor sales and marketing projects
Implementation of Scrum into the iCor program
Development of medical products with Project Place and Planview

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

1 year

Interim Manager

Xenios AG

Head of project management for R&D and organization, responsible for introduction of project management processes in R&D, functional authority for all project managers (>150 FTE)
Project manager master data management SD / FMC go-live of all Xenios products in SAP sales
Data owner R&D life cycle management technical files and SAP PP / MM / QM
Implementation of project management tools Planview and Projectplace
Process owner of SOP project management and overall resource management

Feb 2014 - Dec 2017

3 years 11 months

Interim Manager

HCS Group / Halterman

External IT partner for SAP FI, CO, MM
SAP BW architect
ABAP developer
SAP module consultant FI, CO, MM
Operational master data manager

Apr 2006 - Present

19 years 11 months

General Manager/CEO

Eschinger Consulting GmbH

Responsible for P&L
Disciplinary authority for up to 15 FTE
Responsible for the overall business success of diverse customer projects
Identifying strategic business opportunities for clients and the company as solutions for complex technical requirements or strategic market opportunities
Providing market data and reimbursement consulting
Medical product engineering
Development of go-to-market strategies
Analysis of business performance, development of business strategies and KPI systems giving direction to management on how to lead business units to success
Technical innovations in multidimensional database and development of graphical user interfaces for management information systems with SAP, MS-Navision, IBM, Oracle, Microsoft SQL/BI, master data management projects
Master Data Management projects for Schweizer Verteidigungsministerium, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft und Raumfahrt, SMS Group, MAN Group, MAN B&W Diesel, Stadtwerke Mannheim, Schott Glas

Mar 2004 - Mar 2006

2 years 1 month

Interim Manager

SMS Plastics Technology Group

Head of category management & project manager due diligence supply chain
Master data management & procurement database, functional authority for 15 FTE across 12 companies and €25 m spend
Due diligence for supply chain of all 12 companies in preparation for selling the group

Jan 2002 - Feb 2004

2 years 2 months

Interim Manager

MAN Holding and MAN Group International

Project Manager for e-commerce and supply chain controlling
Strategy development for MAN Group-wide e-commerce
Technical and operational leadership of data integration of all spend data for MAN companies in one data warehouse
Introduction of category management in the MAN Group
Technical development of a management information system and change management to implement operational controls & procedures
Responsible for Master Data Management concept MM MAN Group
Data consolidation of 12 local ERP systems with procurement data, data cleansing and Master Data Governance processes

Jan 1999 - Dec 2001

3 years

Head of Planning and Controlling

MAN Roland Druckmaschinen

Responsible for spend and material planning & controlling for 4 plants
Disciplinary authority for 3 FTE and €40 m spend as controller
Accountable for development of e-commerce strategy for the MAN Group
Team leader of cross-functional strategy development team
Responsible for Master Data Management SAP MM in 4 plants

Jan 1997 - Dec 1999

3 years

Head of Category Management for IT & Facility Management

Schott Glas and Carl Zeiss

Functional authority for 20 FTE across 35 companies and €70 m spend
Master data management of 35 locations and 5 ERP systems
Responsible for data consolidation of FI & MM data

Jan 1995 - Dec 1999

5 years

Head of Technical Purchasing

Schott Glas

Disciplinary authority for 12 FTE and €20 m spend
Master Data Manager Procurement

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 Information Technology (20 years), Professional Services (20 years), Manufacturing (12.5 years), Healthcare (4.5 years), Automotive (2.5 years), and Retail (1.5 years).

Information Technology

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Healthcare

Automotive

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 Strategy (23 years), Information Technology (22 years), Business Intelligence (20 years), Product Development (20 years), Marketing (20 years), and Project Management (9 years).

Strategy

Information Technology

Business Intelligence

Product Development

Marketing

Project Management

Skills

General Management With Focus On Finance & Quality Management
Project Management And Program Management
Master Data Management
Sap Module Consulting Fi / Co / Mm / Sd
Sap Bi / Ibm Cognos & Tm1
Software Engineering

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1998 - Jun 2000

University of Bradford

Master of Business Administration, Strategic Management & Finance · Business Administration · Bradford, United Kingdom

Oct 1994 - Jun 1999

Mainz University of Applied Sciences

Business Economist, Enterprise Management & Business Computer Science · Business Economics · Mainz, Germany

Oct 1992 - Jun 1994

IHK Mainz

Industrial Manager · Industrial Management · Mainz, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Internal Auditor

DIN EN ISO 9001:2015

Certified Quality Management Representative (QMR)

DIN EN ISO 9001:2015

Medical device consultant (certified consultant for medical devices based on German law)

Getinge Deutschland GmbH

Medical device consultant (certified consultant for medical devices based on German law)

Xenios AG

Scrum Master with Jeff Sutherland

Profile

Created

January 2025

Last Update

July 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Steffen based?

Steffen is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Steffen speak?

Steffen speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Steffen have?

Steffen has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Steffen has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 16 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Steffen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Steffen be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Steffen would be well-suited for roles such as: Domain Lead FI, CO, HR, Investor Relations, Product Lead FI, CO, SAP MDG, Business Analytics, General Manager / Interim Manager.

What is Steffen's latest experience?

Steffen's most recent position is Domain Lead FI, CO, HR, Investor Relations at Douglas Group.

What companies has Steffen worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Steffen has worked for Douglas Group, Otto Group, Vitasyn Medical GmbH, Olympus SE, and Daimler Struck Systems.

Which industries is Steffen most experienced in?

Steffen is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Manufacturing. Steffen also has some experience in Healthcare, Automotive, and Retail.

Which business areas is Steffen most experienced in?

Steffen is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Information Technology (IT), and Business Intelligence. Steffen also has some experience in Product Development, Marketing, and Project Management.

Which industries has Steffen worked in recently?

Steffen has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Steffen worked in recently?

Steffen has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Business Intelligence, and Product Development.

What is Steffen's education?

Steffen holds a Master in Business Administration from University of Bradford.

Does Steffen have any certificates?

Steffen has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Quality Management Representative (QMR), and Medical device consultant (certified consultant for medical devices based on German law).

What is the availability of Steffen?

Steffen is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Steffen?

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