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Sven Neumann

Business Executive for Strategy & Operations | International Interim Executive: CFO / COO / CEO or Head of PMO / PMI

Sven Neumann
Dortmund, Germany

Experience

Nov 2023 - Jul 2024
9 months

Acquisition Program Manager

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  • 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 years

Finance & KYC Team Leader

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  • 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 years

Finance & 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 month

Founder

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 year

CFO Interim Manager

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  • 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 years

Mobility 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 years
Menden, 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 years
Menden, 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 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
  • 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 years
Menden, 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 years
Menden, 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 years
Dortmund, 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 years
Bismark, 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
Native
English
Advanced

Education

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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