Designed and implemented automated financial and ERP systems, reducing manual processes by 50% and contributing to 400% revenue growth over two years
Led all finance operations, including financial reporting under HGB and IFRS for a multi-entity structure, budgeting, controlling, financial modeling, cash flow forecasting, and other finance-related tasks
Spearheaded integrity and compliance initiatives, implementing Volkswagen Group's compliance management system to ensure adherence, mitigate risks, and streamline processes
Aug 2021 - Present
4 years
Munich, Germany
Founder and Managing Director (Freiberufler)
Finanselor
Develop and execute tailored operational financial and strategic consulting solutions to meet unique business needs
Enhance financial performance with budgeting, financial modeling, cash flow management, and customized solutions
Mar 2021 - Jul 2021
5 months
Munich, Germany
Finance & Controlling Director
Hotelbird GmbH
Initiated, led, and managed projects and pricing strategies which enhanced business models and increased revenues
Prepared monthly financial statements in accordance with HGB
Managed the operational controlling function including budget planning, forecasting and corporate planning
Aug 2020 - Feb 2021
7 months
Munich, Germany
Senior Financial Manager
Air up GmbH
Improved and developed budgeting processes, implemented a new accounting structure, and created financial models & strategies
Defined and analyzed monthly and quarterly target/actual reporting for various international markets
Supported the investor relations team in Series A due diligence
Apr 2018 - Apr 2020
2 years 1 month
Munich, Germany
Senior Finance & Investor Relations Manager
BlueID GmbH
Led HGB monthly and annual financial statements and audits
Supported the CEO in all investor relations matters, developed investment scenarios and facilitated Series A financing rounds
Implemented and optimized internal controls, financial processes, and an ERP system to enhance efficiency
Developed and evaluated KPIs and OKRs, resulting in a 400% increase in MRR and a 20% reduction in monthly costs
Jan 2016 - Mar 2018
2 years 3 months
Munich, Germany
Freelance Financial Consultant
Refined financial services to deliver comprehensive and customized solutions for diverse business needs
Dec 2014 - Nov 2015
1 year
Munich, Germany
Analyst, Finance Division
Goldman Sachs Realty Management GmbH
Suppported M&A integration into the U.S. parent company, aligning financial processes and regulatory reporting
Prepared annual and interim consolidated financial statements under US-GAAP and supported SOX internal controls
Jan 2014 - Jul 2014
7 months
Eschborn, Germany
Tax Consultant
Ernst & Young
Delivered U.S. tax consulting and compliance services to clients ranging from small businesses to large multinational corporations
Mar 2010 - May 2013
3 years 3 months
Valley Stream, United States
Accounting Office Associate
Walmart
Processed and reviewed financial transactions and cash flow reports under US-GAAP, identified risks, and proposed solutions
Languages
English
Native
Hindi
Native
Punjabi
Native
Urdu
Native
German
Intermediate
...and 1 more
Education
Jan 2010 - May 2013
SUNY College at Old Westbury
B.S. in Accounting · Accounting · Old Westbury, United States · 3.8