Thomas Weber - Interim CFO

Q: Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Thomas speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 39 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 4 months . Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Interim CFO at Swiss E-Mobility Group Interim-CFO (Schweiz) AG .

Q: What companies has Thomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thomas has worked for Swiss E-Mobility Group Interim-CFO (Schweiz) AG , Self-Employed , and BMW Bank GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Automotive , and Professional Services . Thomas also has some experience in Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Accounting , and Research and Development (R&D) . Thomas also has some experience in Sustainability Management , Audit , and Strategy and Planning .

Q: Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance , Professional Services , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Finance , Research and Development (R&D) , and Sustainability Management .

Recommended expert

Munich, Germany

Experience

Feb 2024 - Jul 2024

6 months

Interim CFO

Swiss E-Mobility Group Interim-CFO (Schweiz) AG

Interim CFO for Swiss E-Mobility Group AG and GO Cooperation AG
Oversight of subsidiaries in Germany and Austria

Jul 2021 - Present

4 years 9 months

Management Consultant

Self-Employed

Consulting in financial services
Consulting on European sustainability reporting (CSRD/ESRS)
Author of various specialist articles

Feb 2011 - Jun 2021

10 years 5 months

Managing Director Risk Management

BMW Bank GmbH

Responsible for designing risk management systems and ensuring compliance with German and European regulations for all types of risk in all markets of BMW Bank (balance sheet volume: approx. €29 billion)
Ensuring risk requirements for IRBA institutions
Market follow-up managing director in accordance with BaFin's minimum requirements for risk management (MaRisk)

Oct 2009 - Mar 2018

8 years 6 months

Head of Risk Management and Controlling, Financial Services Segment

BMW Group

Responsible for global design of risk management systems and enforcement of internal guidelines for identifying, measuring, controlling, and reporting all material risk types in the BMW Financial Services segment (portfolio: €120 billion)
Developing a global risk strategy aligned with the business strategy
Establishing management, control, and monitoring processes
Point of contact for external auditors, rating agencies, internal audit, and other stakeholders
Participation in relevant committees of BMW Group and advising the executive board

Mar 2008 - Sep 2009

1 year 7 months

Member of the Executive Board / Head of Motorcycle Segment Finance (CFO)

BMW Group

Responsible for accounting, controlling/planning (product, cost, plant, sales, purchasing controlling), IT, legal, HR, strategic business field planning, and product strategy for the BMW and Husqvarna brands (revenue: €1.3 billion)
Co-responsible for the strategic and product-related development of the motorcycle segment
Advising the executive board and board committees of BMW Group

Nov 2006 - Feb 2008

1 year 4 months

Head of Controlling for the MINI product line

BMW Group

Functional and disciplinary responsibility for all relevant controlling processes related to product development, pre-series and series production, and lifecycle measures across all products in the MINI product line (Revenue: €5 billion)
Co-responsible for the strategic and product-related development of the MINI brand
Representing the finance division of BMW AG within the product line organization
Advising the full board and board committees of the BMW Group

May 2002 - Oct 2006

4 years 6 months

Managing Director of Finance

BMW Bank GmbH

Responsible for accounting, reporting and regulatory reporting, controlling/planning, risk management, payments, organization, receivables management, legal and auditing (Total assets: €5.5 billion)
Developing company policies and managing liquidity to cut costs and overcome crises
Building and sustainably securing profitable business areas
Functional responsibility for BMW Leasing GmbH and Alphabet Fleet Management GmbH
Back-office managing director as defined by MaRisk

Jun 1999 - Apr 2002

2 years 11 months

Member of the Board / Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

BMW Sverige AB

Responsible for accounting, treasury, controlling/planning, purchasing, legal, IT and HR in Sweden
Business management of the Stockholm and Gothenburg branches and the regional parts distribution center in Malmö
Co-responsible for the strategic development of the Swedish sales company
Responsible for the sale of Swedish assets after the sale of the Rover/Land Rover brands

Mar 1987 - May 1999

12 years 3 months

Various senior positions (including Commercial Manager)

BMW Group

Various senior roles in corporate departments of BMW Bank GmbH and as Commercial Manager at a BMW sales branch

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Banking and Finance (33 years), Automotive (27 years), Professional Services (4.5 years), and Energy (0.5 years).

Banking and Finance

Automotive

Professional Services

Energy

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 Finance (39 years), Accounting (21.5 years), Research and Development (4.5 years), Sustainability Management (4.5 years), Strategy (4.5 years), and Audit (4.5 years).

Finance

Accounting

Research and Development

Sustainability Management

Strategy

Audit

Summary

Internationally experienced CFO and managing director of a leading global financial services provider in the automotive sector with strong expertise in banking, financial services, and the automotive industry

Financial expert specializing in risk management/controlling and compliance, as well as crisis management and transformation

Strategic sparring partner for board members, department heads, and managing directors with experience on various internal boards

Expertise in European sustainability reporting

Skills

Finance / Pmi
Risk Management & Compliance
Strategic Skills
Transformation Skills
Crisis And Liquidity Skills

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Swedish

Advanced

Education

Oct 1980 - Jun 1986

University of Munich

Diploma in Business Administration, focus: auditing and fiduciary services, empirical business research, private law · Business Administration · Munich, Germany

Oct 1978 - Jun 1980

Commerzbank Stuttgart

Training as a bank clerk · Bank Clerk · Stuttgart, Germany

Profile

Created

November 2022

Last Update

April 2025

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Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Thomas speak?

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

How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 39 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 4 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 CFO, Management Consultant, Managing Director Risk Management.

What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Interim CFO at Swiss E-Mobility Group Interim-CFO (Schweiz) AG.

What companies has Thomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thomas has worked for Swiss E-Mobility Group Interim-CFO (Schweiz) AG, Self-Employed, and BMW Bank GmbH.

Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Automotive, and Professional Services. Thomas also has some experience in Energy.

Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Research and Development (R&D). Thomas also has some experience in Sustainability Management, Audit, and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Professional Services, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Research and Development (R&D), and Sustainability Management.

What is Thomas's education?

Thomas holds a Master in Business Administration from University of Munich.

What is the availability of Thomas?

Thomas is immediately available part-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.