Sven Neumann
The Business Economist 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 messaging
- Risk management: identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies
- Reporting and analysis during and after the acquisition
Jan 2021 - Dec 2023
2 yearsFinance & KYC Team Leader
impacts4u
- Leading a team of up to twelve members
- Defining quality standards and overseeing knowledge transfer
- Reviewing corporate participations/affiliates according to the EU definition
Jan 2020 - Dec 2022
2 yearsFinance & KYC Consultant
impacts4u
- Conducting ad hoc fraud suspicion/risk checks and due diligence
- Compliance audits of applicant companies
- In-depth review of the financial viability of applicant companies
Jan 2020 - Present
5 years 7 monthsFounder
competence2u.de
Service range: training measures for (re)entry into the job market; orientation, career, and start-up coaching; and training to strengthen digital skills
- Developing the business model, founding, and certification
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
1 yearCFO Interim Manager
impacts4u
- Analysis to identify savings potentials and implementing cost reduction measures
- Implementing measures to secure liquidity and optimize cash flow
Jan 2016 - Dec 2019
2 yearsMobility Project Manager
Liquid-Gas Internationale Ingenieurgesellschaft
- Creating future and target scenarios for alternative drive 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 traffic
Jan 2013 - Dec 2015
3 years Menden, Germany
Commercial Managing Director
OBO Bettermann GmbH & Co. KG
- Successfully implementing global growth strategies
- Expanding the majority stake in a joint venture in India
- Leading site developments in Turkey and India
- Building a structural and staffing international procurement organization
- Analyzing, planning, and implementing organizational structures and processes
- Managing and rolling out ERP systems in South Africa, India, and Russia
Achievements & Milestones:
- Ensured a 95% delivery capability rate for A and B items
- Reduced procurement costs by €5 million
- Lowered working capital to a one-month coverage in Germany and 1.5 months abroad
- Improved group results by a high single-digit percentage
Jan 2009 - Dec 2013
3 years Menden, Germany
Head of Finance
OBO Bettermann GmbH & Co. KG
- Leading and executing an M&A project in Spain and integrating it into the group
- Heading site developments in Slovakia, Romania, Serbia, and the Netherlands
- Reorganizing the organizational structure for HR, administration, legal, and IT
- Planning and introducing a corporate health management program
- Establishing talent management and employer branding
- Analyzing and standardizing the central SAGE ERP operating system, implementing new systems
Achievements & Milestones:
- Improved EBIT through consistent cost management
- Increased IT effectiveness and efficiency and reduced personnel costs
- Reduced company-wide absenteeism rate
Jan 2007 - Dec 2010
4 years Menden, 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
- Leading M&A projects in China, India, and Germany, including post-merger integration
Achievements & Milestones:
- Increased revenue by 25% from €160 million to €200 million (50% of group revenue)
- Achieved double-digit percentage annual profit growth
Jan 2001 - Dec 2008
7 years Menden, Germany
Equity Controller/Manager
OBO Bettermann GmbH & Co. KG
- Developing reporting for sales, logistics, cost, and performance controlling
- Project manager for founding 20 international sales subsidiaries
Jan 1997 - Dec 2000
4 years Menden, Germany
Financial Controller
OBO Bettermann GmbH & Co. KG
- Conducting financial and investment planning, consolidations, and audits
- Developing finance and equity controlling
Jan 1996 - Dec 1998
2 years Dortmund, Germany
Controller for International Equity Controlling
KHS GmbH
- Preparing profitability and investment calculations including cash flow analyses
- Handling annual financial statements (HGB and US GAAP) and enhancing monthly reporting
Jan 1994 - Dec 1997
2 years Bismark, Germany
Controller
Salzgitter Mannesmann Precision GmbH
Summary
“As an implementation-driven graduate business economist and certified supervisory board member, I have over 25 years of management and leadership experience, including as commercial managing director, SME consultant, and head of finance/controlling. My passion is developing people, processes, and organizations and making companies digitally and strategically fit for the future.”
Languages
German
Native
English
Advanced
Education
Oct 1988 - Jun 1994
Technical University of Dortmund
Diplom-Kaufmann (equivalent to Master of 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 Study Program in Personnel Management
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