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Thomas Funke

Founder and Managing Director

Thomas Funke
Zug, Switzerland

Experience

Jan 2023 - Present
3 years 2 months
Zug, Switzerland

Founder and Managing Director

The Associated Engineers Group GmbH

Jan 2020 - Present
6 years 2 months
Zug, Switzerland

Founder and Managing Director

Funke Advisory GmbH

Jan 2019 - Dec 2022
4 years
Wiesbaden, Germany

Head of Strategic Controlling

MEWA Textil-Service SE

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
1 year
Stuttgart, Germany

Senior Consultant, Business Recovery Services

PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH WPG

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018
2 years
Leingarten, Germany

Managing Director and Plant Manager

Niclaus Electronic GmbH

Jan 2012 - Dec 2015
4 years
Stuttgart, Germany

Senior, Audit (Statutory Audit)

Deloitte GmbH WPG

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services (12 years) and Manufacturing (2 years).

Professional Services
Manufacturing

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 (6 years), Operations (5 years), Finance (5 years), Audit (4 years), and Production (2 years).

Strategy
Operations
Finance
Audit
Production

Summary

Thomas Funke has more than 13 years of professional and consulting experience at Big4 firms, German family businesses, and in his own practice. With his team of three experienced finance experts, he supports CFOs and finance departments in optimizing processes in accounting, controlling & reporting, in strategic and operational planning and valuation issues, as well as in M&A transactions. Through his close network with experts from all relevant areas of finance, he offers a holistic consulting approach.

Skills

  • Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting (Financial Controlling)

  • Cost And Performance Accounting (Management Accounting)

  • Contribution Margin Accounting (Financial Analysis & Optimization)

  • Annual And Consolidated Financial Statements (Financial Accounting)

  • Monthly Reporting (Reporting)

  • Financial Modeling In Ms Excel (Financial Modeling)

  • Cash Flow Planning (13-week Planning)

  • Capital Budgeting / Investment Calculations

  • Liaising With Auditors And External Consultants

  • Implementation Of Planning, Consolidation, And Reporting Tools

  • Working Capital Management & Improvement

  • Business Valuation According To Idw S 1

  • Restructuring Reports According To Idw S 6

  • Strategy Operationalization And Strategic Controlling

  • (Multi-)project Management

  • Machinery And Plant Engineering

  • Industrial Services

  • Manufacturing

  • Textile Industry

  • It Services / Software Development

  • Consulting

  • Trade

  • Private Equity / Venture Capital

  • Fmcg

  • Family Offices

  • Microsoft Office (Esp. Excel, Powerpoint, Word)

  • Jedox

  • Sap Fi/co

  • Onestream

  • Lucanet

  • Power Bi

Languages

German
Native
Italian
Elementary

Education

Oct 2016 - Jun 2018

SDA Bocconi School of Management

Master of Business Administration, Triple Crown MBA · MBA program · Milan, Italy

Oct 2016 - Jun 2018

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

Master of Business Administration, Triple Crown MBA · MBA program · Frankfurt, Germany

Oct 2009 - Jun 2012

Hochschule Fresenius

Bachelor of Laws · Business Law program · Cologne, Germany

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Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Zug, Switzerland.

What languages does Thomas speak?

Thomas speaks the following languages: German (Native), Italian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Thomas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Thomas would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder and Managing Director, Head of Strategic Controlling, Senior Consultant, Business Recovery Services.

What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Founder and Managing Director at The Associated Engineers Group GmbH.

What companies has Thomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thomas has worked for The Associated Engineers Group GmbH, Funke Advisory GmbH, and MEWA Textil-Service SE.

Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Professional Services and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Operations, and Finance. Thomas also has some experience in Audit and Production/Manufacturing.

Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Finance, and Operations.

What is Thomas's education?

Thomas holds a Master in MBA program from SDA Bocconi School of Management, a Master in MBA program from Frankfurt School of Finance & Management and a Bachelor in Business Law program from Hochschule Fresenius.

What is the availability of Thomas?

Thomas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Thomas?

Thomas's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.

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