Interim Support

Topic Portfolio

• Leadership And Management Of Finance Departments, Including Troubleshooting
• Operational Leadership Of Finance, Accounting, And Controlling Teams Focusing On Compliance, Regulation, And Adherence To Regulations Such As Ifrs Or Hgb
• Implementation Of Robust Internal Controls To Minimize Risk
• Use Of Erp Systems For Increased Efficiency
• Troubleshooting: Systematic Approach Using Root Cause Analysis, Prioritization Based On Impact, And Follow-up Through Audits
• Annual Financial Statements, Consolidation, Group Accounts, Controlling, Reporting, Group Reporting
• Preparation Of Accurate Annual Financial Statements In Accordance With Accounting Standards
• Performing Consolidations By Eliminating Intercompany Transactions And Adjusting Minority Interests
• Monitoring Budgets, Variances, And Kpis Using Dashboards
• Deployment Of Automated Tools To Produce Timely And Transparent Reports For Stakeholders And Ensure Audit Readiness
• Process Optimization And Restructuring
• Analyzing Existing Processes To Identify Bottlenecks And Redundancies
• Redesigning Processes Through Automation To Reduce Lead Times And Costs
• Conducting Impact Analyses, Clearly Communicating Changes, And Providing Training To Minimize Disruptions And Support Strategic Objectives
• Project And Program Management
• Leading Projects, Including Defining Scope, Schedules, And Resources
• Tracking Progress With Gantt Charts Or Tools Like Ms Project
• Ensuring Alignment Of Multiple Projects, Managing Dependencies And Risks Through Steering Committee Meetings To Guarantee On-time And On-budget Delivery
• Evaluation And Optimization Of Project Portfolios
• Assessing Project Portfolios Using Criteria Such As Npv, Roi, And Strategic Fit With Evaluation Models Or Portfolio Management Software
• Prioritizing Initiatives By Weighing Risk-reward Profiles And Resource Allocation
• Optimizing Through Regular Reviews, Reallocating Funds From Underperforming Projects, And Scenario Planning To Maximize Overall Value

Success Stories

• Implementation Of An Sec-compliant Fast-close Process: Successfully Led The Implementation Of An Sec Fast-close Process Within Four Months After A Failed Sap R/3 Rollout
• Pmi First Consolidation For A Global Company: Led The Initial Financial Consolidation For A Global Company Operating In 14 Countries, Nine Currencies, And Different Accounting Standards Following The Merger Of Two International Consulting Firms
• Reorganization Of The Finance Department: As A Line Manager, Successfully Reorganized The Finance Function, Achieving A 50% Cost Reduction Through Optimizing Structure, Processes, And Resource Allocation, Resulting In Improved Efficiency And Performance
• Establishing A Spin-off Consulting Firm: Led Operational Setup, Strategic Growth Initiatives, And Market Positioning To Achieve Rapid Profitability And Long-term Sustainability
• Company-wide Efficiency Program: Led A Comprehensive Initiative To Boost Efficiency Across The Organization, Achieving Margin-effective Improvements Of 10–25% Through Targeted Process Optimizations

Core Competencies

• Extensive Management And In-house Consulting Experience: Over 20 Years Working With Executives And C-level, Providing Strategic Insights And Leadership
• Long-standing Leadership Experience: Successfully Led Teams Of Up To 150 Employees, Promoting A High-performance Culture And Achieving Company Objectives
• Expert Knowledge In All Finance And Accounting Topics: Annual Financial Statements, Group Accounts, Consolidation, Controlling, Reporting, Cash Management, Accounting, Tax Compliance, Erp Systems
• Broad General Management Knowledge: Deep Understanding Of Strategic And Operational Leadership Across Various Business Functions
• Comprehensive Expertise In Program And Project Management: Focusing On Quality, Schedules, And Budget Adherence; Led C-level Projects With Several Hundred Participants
• Project Portfolio Management: Repeatedly Evaluated And Optimized Project Portfolios In Areas Such As It, Finance, And Business Processes To Enhance Efficiency And Alignment With Strategic Goals
• Analytical And Results-driven Approach: Strong Analytical Skills Combined With Assertiveness, A Hands-on Mentality, And A Focus On Measurable Outcomes
• Industry Expertise: Professional Services, Retail, Start-ups, Scale-ups
• Organizational Development And Process Design: Extensive Expertise Gained In Various Leadership Roles And Consulting Assignments, Specializing In Optimizing Business Processes