Thorsten O.
Programme/Project/IT Controller (ICT-Controller)
Experience
Jun 2019 - Present
6 years 3 monthsProgramme/Project/IT Controller (ICT-Controller)
Eidgenössisches Departement für Verteidigung, Bevölkerungsschutz und Sport
- Project Management Office
- Analysis and development of a master plan
- Unified project planning (generic work breakdown structure following HERMES)
- Earned Value Management and milestone trend analysis
- Finance management at portfolio, program, and project levels
- Resource management and single point of contact for resource procurement (human resources, operating expenses, investments)
- Introduction of a program management tool for unified program and project control
- Consolidation of project budgets, actual costs, forecasts, and variance analyses
- Transition from total cost view to commitment credit view (federal administration)
- Calculation of available reserves, forecasts, and scenarios
- Creation of reports, plans, and ad hoc analyses (monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual reports)
- Support for project managers in planning, earned value management, and milestone trend analysis
- Participation in change management for cost-relevant changes
- Continuous validation of actual costs and obligations
- Cross-project resource planning (HRP)
- Support in the introduction of the JIRA Tempo module
Tools & Methods: Hermes 5.1/Agile Hermes, Sciforma 7, JIRA, Confluence, Tempo, Signavio, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Office Professional, Excel VBA.
Mar 2018 - Mar 2019
1 year 1 monthProject Manager “Controlling Forecast with SAP BW”
Deutscher Milchkontor GmbH
- Led a business and IT development team of 25 people, including business and technical project leads
- Established a project organization following IPMA/HERMES with agile components
- Process management for project processes and interface processes with the line organization
- Conducted workshops, business analyses, and detailed functional specifications
- Developed the technical design and business tests
- Handed over developments to operations
- Created a work breakdown structure, resource, time, and cost plans
- Conducted risk management, quality management, and conflict management
- Participated in program leadership meetings, requirement decision boards, and regular status meetings
Tools & Methods: SAP ECC FI, CO, BW on S/4HANA, NetWeaver; JIRA; Confluence; Signavio; Microsoft Office Professional; Microsoft SharePoint; Microsoft Project; IPMA/HERMES; SCRUM.
Jan 2015 - Mar 2018
3 years 3 monthsProgramme/Project/IT Controller (ICT-Controller)
Eidgenössische Steuerverwaltung
- Project Management Office and process management
- Analysis of existing processes within the organization
- Preparation and review of project documents (initialization, mandates, phase reports, change requests, closing reports)
- Support of project managers and review of resource requests
- Program controlling using earned value methods
- Consolidation of project budgets and variance analysis
- Creation of forecasts, scenarios, and annual plans
- Rolling calculation of credit transfers and monthly reports
- Resource management and capacity planning
Tools & Methods: Hermes 5.1/Agile Hermes, SAP ECC CO and NetWeaver, Sciforma 6.0b, Sciforma 7, JIRA, Confluence, Signavio, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Office Professional.
May 2014 - Dec 2014
8 monthsTurnaround/Restructuring Consultant
- Performed turnaround and restructuring work in a team of six consultants
- Analyzed balance sheets and income statements for manufacturing
- Documented existing contracts and tax structures
- Assessed insolvency status and crisis stage
- Contributed to the development of a turnaround plan
- Defined measures for cost reduction, revenue increase, and liquidity preservation
- Created capacity plans for production and sales
- Ensured accounting continuity and rolling insolvency status checks
- Adjusted the ERP system from a finance & controlling perspective
- Implemented new processes in line with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
Tools & Methods: Agile project management, SAP ECC FI, CO with interfaces to SD, MM, PP, HR; JIRA; Microsoft SharePoint; Microsoft Office Professional.
Nov 2013 - Mar 2014
5 monthsBusiness Consultant for Analysis, Planning, and Restructuring
Stehr Baumaschinen GmbH
- Analyzed cost structures from 2011 to 2013
- Identified cost-saving potentials and optimization opportunities
- Advised on restructuring measures
- Prepared the 2014 plan
Tools: DATEV, Exactplanner, Excel.
Oct 2013 - Mar 2014
6 monthsInterim Chief Financial Officer (SAP Implementation / Controlling & Finance Realignment)
Reuter Technologie GmbH
- Supported a SAP Business One implementation
- Documented the current situation and captured requirements
- Coordinated closely with executive management and the SAP project coordinator
- Documented processes using ADONIS
- Realigned the controlling function
- Reviewed and documented value flows in the ERP system
- Created the 2013 forecast and 2014 plan
- Assisted in bank negotiations and annual financial statements preparation
Tools & Methods: Scrum, SAP Business One, Excel, ADONIS, Microsoft SharePoint.
Jun 2013 - Sep 2013
4 monthsStart-Up Consultant
Thorsten Offermann Schweiz GmbH
- Developed the business plan
- Built IT infrastructure and ERP systems (SAP Business One)
- Coordinated location setup and liaised with lawyers, notaries, and banks
Tools & Methods: SAP Business One, Exactplanner, Excel, JIRA.
May 2013 - Aug 2013
4 monthsMerger & Acquisition Consultant
Swiss Management Solutions AG
- Created the data room
- Ensured financial operations continuity
- Prepared interim financial statements under CH-GAAP
- Documented special effects
- Created forecasts and purchase price allocations
Tools & Methods: Scrum, SAP Business One, Excel, JIRA.
Mar 2013 - Mar 2014
1 year 1 monthStart-Up Consultant
Freefight Gear
- Developed the business plan
- Conducted ERP selection and implemented SAP Business One
- Implemented IT and inventory management systems and online portal interfaces
- Handled finance and legal issues in e-commerce
- Managed dealer contracts, product management, and marketing
Tools & Methods: SAP Business One, Magento, Exactplanner, Excel, JIRA.
Dec 2012 - Mar 2013
4 monthsProject Manager for SAP Business One Implementation
Swiss Management Solutions AG
- Implemented SAP Business One
- Customized FI, CO, SD, MM, and CRM modules
- Performed testing and go-live
- Adjusted internal organizational structures and processes
Tools & Methods: Scrum, SAP Business One, ADONIS, JIRA.
Jun 2012 - Dec 2012
7 monthsInterim Chief Financial Officer
21:Sportsgroup
- Restructured and optimized the finance department
- Improved liquidity planning and expanded reporting
- Introduced digital document workflows and an EDI data interface
- Managed administration, contract management, and process documentation
- Handled recruitment and payroll
- Implemented Jedox ETL and materials management systems
Tools & Methods: Syska, proMo, Jedox, ADONIS, Excel.
Summary
Based on my consulting focus in Finance & Controlling, I work as a Senior Expert in business and IT projects and serve as an interim manager within the line organization of your company. I see myself as someone who implements business strategies and always work hands-on while keeping the big picture in mind.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Oct 1999 - Jun 2000
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Business Administrator · Germany
Oct 1996 - Jun 1997
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Certified Accountant · Germany
Oct 1988 - Jun 1991
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Industrial Clerk · Germany
Certifications & licenses
Mediator for Business and the Workplace
Mediator for Business and the Workplace
Certified Mediator
Mediator
Accelerator Negotiator
Associate Coach
International Organization for Business Coaching
Master Negotiator
Associate Coach
DBVC e.V.
Certification in Organization Development & Change Management
Certified Systemic Business Coach
SAP S/4HANA S4F17
SAP S/4HANA S4F15
SAP S/4HANA S4F13
SAP S/4HANA S4F12
SAP S/4HANA S4F10
SAP S/4HANA S4F00
ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
Re-certified Project Manager IPMA Level D
Certified Project Manager IPMA Level D
Re-certified Business Process Professional (CBPP®)
Certified Business Process Professional (CBPP®)
Re-certified HERMES 5 Advanced Consultant
Re-certified HERMES 5 Advanced Consultant
Certified HERMES 5 Advanced Consultant
Certified GPM Specialist
Certified GPM Foundation
Jedox Web Professional
Jedox ETL Professional
Jedox Specialist
Certified ADONIS Process Modeler Expert
Certified ADONIS Process Modeler
Certified Restructuring and Turnaround Advisor
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