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Sven Neumann
Business Executive for Strategy & Operations | International Interim Executive: CFO / COO / CEO or Head of PMO / PMI
Experience
Nov 2023 - Jul 2024
9 monthsAcquisition Program Manager
impacts4u
- Strategic planning and management of a transition
- Monitoring the end-to-end execution of the acquisition program
- Stakeholder communication for all acquisition-related communications
- Risk management: identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies
- Reporting and analysis during and after the acquisition
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
2 yearsFinance & KYC Team Leader
impacts4u
- Leading a team of up to twelve members
- Setting quality standards and overseeing their implementation and knowledge transfers
- Reviewing company shareholdings / related companies according to EU definitions
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
2 yearsFinance & KYC Consultant
impacts4u
- Conducting targeted fraud suspicion and fraud risk checks as well as due diligences
- Performing compliance reviews for applicant companies
- Doing in-depth assessments of the economic viability of applicant companies
Jan 2020 - Present
6 years 1 monthFounder
competence2u.de
Scope of services: education programs for (re)entering the job market; orientation, career and start-up coaching; and training to strengthen digital skills
- Developing the business model, new company setup, and certification
Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
1 yearCFO Interim Manager
impacts4u
- Conducting analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and implementing cost reduction measures
- Implementing measures to secure liquidity and optimize cash flow
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018
2 yearsMobility Project Manager
Liquid-Gas Internationale Ingenieurgesellschaft
- Creating a future and target scenario for alternative propulsion technologies and market potentials of liquefied natural gas (LNG/CNG) – liquidity and profitability planning
- Developing an LNG implementation concept for the logistics industry, especially for heavy truck transport
Jan 2013 - Dec 2015
3 yearsMenden, Germany
Commercial Managing Director
OBO Bettermann GmbH & Co. KG
- Successful implementation of global growth strategies
- Expansion of the majority stake in a joint venture in India
- Leading site developments in Turkey and India
- Structuring and staffing of an international procurement organization
- Analyzing, planning, and implementing the organizational structure, processes, and leadership
- Managing and introducing ERP systems in South Africa, India, and Russia
Achievements & Milestones:
- Ensured a delivery capability rate of 95% for A and B items
- Reduced procurement costs by €5 million
- Reduced tied-up capital to a 1-month coverage in Germany and 1.5 months abroad
- Improved group earnings by a high single-digit percentage
Jan 2010 - Dec 2012
3 yearsMenden, Germany
Commercial Director
OBO Bettermann GmbH & Co. KG
- Project management and realization of an M&A project in Spain and integration into the group
- Leading site developments in Slovakia, Romania, Serbia, and the Netherlands
- Reorganizing the organizational structure and processes for HR, administration, legal, and IT
- Planning and introducing a corporate health management system
- Establishing talent management and employer branding
- Analyzing and standardizing the central SAGE ERP operating system, implementing systems
Achievements & Milestones:
- Improved EBIT through consistent cost management
- Increased IT effectiveness and efficiency and reduced personnel costs
- Reduced the company-wide absenteeism rate
Jan 2007 - Dec 2010
4 yearsMenden, Germany
Head of Export Sales & Equity Management
OBO Bettermann GmbH & Co. KG
- Opening new markets in Eastern Europe – Albania, Bulgaria, Uzbekistan
- Expanding sales subsidiaries in Northern and Western Europe
- Project management of M&A projects in China, India, and Germany including post-merger integration
Achievements & Milestones:
- Increased sales by 25% from €160 million to €200 million (50% of the group's revenue)
- Achieved annual double-digit percentage growth in earnings
Jan 2001 - Dec 2007
7 yearsMenden, Germany
Equity Controller / Manager
OBO Bettermann GmbH & Co. KG
- Setting up reporting for sales, logistics, cost, and performance controlling
- Project manager for the establishment of 20 international sales subsidiaries
Jan 1997 - Dec 2000
4 yearsMenden, Germany
Financial Controller
OBO Bettermann GmbH & Co. KG
- Execution of financial and investment planning, consolidations, and audits
- Development of financial and equity controlling
Jan 1996 - Dec 1997
2 yearsDortmund, Germany
Controller for International Investment Controlling
KHS GmbH
- Preparation of profitability and investment calculations including cash flow statements
- Handling annual financial statements (HGB and US GAAP) and further development of monthly reporting
Jan 1995 - Dec 1996
2 yearsBismark, Germany
Controller
Salzgitter Mannesmann Precision GmbH
Summary
As a hands-on business graduate and certified supervisory board member, I have over 25 years of management and leadership experience, including roles as commercial managing director, SME consultant, and head of finance/controlling. My passion is to develop employees, processes, and organizations and make companies digitally and strategically ready for the future.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Oct 1988 - Jun 1994
Technical University of Dortmund
Diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration · Dortmund, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Qualified Supervisory Board Member
Deutsche Börse AG
Certified Supervisory Board Member
Fürstenberg BOARD Services, School of Governance, Risk & Compliance, Steinbeis University Berlin
Accredited Business Consultant
BAFA
Human Resources Manager
Compact Program in Personnel Management
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