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Thomas Raetscher

Interim Manager

Thomas Raetscher
Pastetten, Germany

Experience

Nov 2021 - Mar 2022
5 months

Interim Manager

Lilium

Feb 2021 - Dec 2021
11 months

Interim Manager

Panasonic Automotive Systems Europe GmbH

Oct 2020 - Mar 2021
6 months
Munich, Germany

Interim Manager

Zentralstelle für private Überspielungsrechte ZPÜ

Nov 2019 - Sep 2020
11 months

Program Manager

1&1 Telecommunication SE

May 2019 - Jul 2019
3 months
Munich, Germany

Interim Manager

Allianz Technology

Mar 2017 - Apr 2019
2 years 2 months

Interim Manager

GEMA

Nov 2015 - Aug 2017
1 year 10 months
Unterföhring, Germany

Director Credit Services

Sky Deutschland GmbH

Nov 2013 - Nov 2015
2 years 1 month
Unterföhring, Germany

Head of Credit Services

Sky Deutschland GmbH

Apr 2011 - Mar 2013
2 years

Associate Director Credit & Collection Germany

AirPlus

  • Responsible for leading the team and ensuring smooth handling of collections activities in the German market for the products Company Account, RoadAccount, Corporate Cards and Billinx.

  • Monitoring the payment behavior of corporate clients, granting credit lines based on needs and creditworthiness, and taking appropriate measures to minimize credit default risk are part of the daily tasks.

  • Coordinating the team's tasks and responsibilities and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Continuously plan and implement process optimizations in close cooperation with the relevant product and sales teams, ensure smooth implementation, and set up appropriate KPIs.

  • Identify sources of errors and initiate measures to eliminate them.

  • Responsible for overseeing projects and supporting employees in handling complex matters.

  • Generate meaningful statistics and analyses and use them as a management tool.

  • Responsible for adhering to the cost budget based on the annual plan.

  • Motivate, inform and instruct employees and organize the team's workflows.

Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
1 year 1 month

Controlling & Finance Manager

ReD Fuel Cards (Europe) GmbH

  • Reporting to CFO
  • KPI implementation
  • Board Reporting
  • Lead Credit Management
  • Lead Accounting
  • Lead Accounts Receivables
Nov 2005 - Nov 2007
2 years 1 month

Credit & Collection Manager

Spansion

  • Reporting to WW Credit Controller
  • Credit Centre of Excellence in Munich to handle european credit collection
  • Credit insurance programme maintenance
  • Credit evaluations, approvals & reviews for customers, reporting
  • Accounts Receivables Analysis
  • Bad Debt Provision
  • DSO and Cash Collection, Debt collection and recovery actions
  • SOX
Feb 2003 - Oct 2005
2 years 9 months

Credit & Collection Manager

AMD Advanced Micro Devices

  • Reporting to WW Credit Controller
  • Credit Centre of Excellence in Munich to handle european credit collection
  • Credit insurance programme maintenance
  • Credit evaluations, approvals & reviews for customers, reporting
  • Accounts Receivables Analysis
  • Bad Debt Provision
  • DSO and Cash Collection, Debt collection and recovery actions
  • SOX
Jan 2003 - Present
23 years 2 months

CEO and Executive Interim Manager

Raetscher Consulting

Summary

Experienced interim manager with a proven track record in the management consulting industry. Qualified in debt management, business planning, SAP, risk management, business process improvement, sparring and analytics. Strong professional with a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt degree and certified change manager.

Skills

  • Certified Change Manager
  • Credit Management
  • Project Management

Languages

German
Advanced
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2020 - Jun 2020

EBS Business School

Interim Executive Manager · Germany

Oct 1999 - Jun 2001

Sabel Akademie

Diploma in Business Administration · Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Certified Change Manager

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Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Pastetten, Germany.

What languages does Thomas speak?

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

How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 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: Interim Manager, Program Manager, Director Credit Services.

What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Interim Manager at Lilium.

What companies has Thomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thomas has worked for Lilium, Panasonic Automotive Systems Europe GmbH, Zentralstelle für private Überspielungsrechte ZPÜ, and Raetscher Consulting.

Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Manufacturing. Thomas also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Information Technology (IT), and Automotive.

Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Strategy and Planning, and Finance. Thomas also has some experience in Accounting, Project Management, and Customer Service.

Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Automotive, and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

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

What is Thomas's education?

Thomas attended EBS Business School.

Does Thomas have any certificates?

Thomas has 3 certificates. These include: Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and Certified Change Manager.

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