Umair Jamil - Head of Finance and Compliance Officer

Q: Where is Umair based?

Umair is based in Schweitenkirchen, Germany .

Q: What languages does Umair speak?

Umair speaks the following languages: English (Native), Hindi (Native), Punjabi (Native), Urdu (Native), German (Intermediate), Chinese (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Umair have?

Umair has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Umair has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months . Note that Umair may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Umair's latest experience?

Umair's most recent position is Head of Finance and Compliance Officer at Voya GmbH (Volkswagen Group) .

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

In recent years, Umair has worked for Voya GmbH (Volkswagen Group) , Finanselor , Hotelbird GmbH , and Air up GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Umair most experienced in?

Umair is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Retail , and Automotive . Umair also has some experience in Banking and Finance , Information Technology (IT) , and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas is Umair most experienced in?

Umair is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Accounting , and Strategy and Planning . Umair also has some experience in Legal and Compliance , Investments, M&A & Venture Capital , and Audit .

Q: Which industries has Umair worked in recently?

Umair has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Automotive , and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas has Umair worked in recently?

Umair has recently worked in business areas like Finance , Strategy and Planning , and Accounting .

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Schweitenkirchen, Germany

Experience

Jul 2022 - Feb 2025

2 years 8 months

Hamburg, Germany

Head of Finance and Compliance Officer

Voya GmbH (Volkswagen Group)

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 7 months

Munich, Germany

Founder and Managing Director

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

Financial Consultant

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

Supported 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

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 Professional Services (5 years), Retail (3 years), Automotive (2.5 years), Information Technology (2 years), Banking and Finance (2 years), and Real Estate (1 year).

Professional Services

Retail

Automotive

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Real Estate

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 (14 years), Accounting (10 years), Strategy (6.5 years), Legal (2.5 years), Investments and M&A (2.5 years), and Audit (1 year).

Finance

Accounting

Strategy

Legal

Investments and M&A

Audit

Skills

People Soft (Psgl) – Oracle, Proficient
Jd Edwards
Salesforce
Datev
Zoho
Microsoft Dynamics
Ms Office
Domo
C And C++ Languages

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 · GPA: 3.8 equals German grade Ø 1,3

Certifications & licenses

European Certified Compliance Professional (ECCP)

Frankfurt School of Finance and Management

Profile

Created

July 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Umair based?

Umair is based in Schweitenkirchen, Germany.

What languages does Umair speak?

Umair speaks the following languages: English (Native), Hindi (Native), Punjabi (Native), Urdu (Native), German (Intermediate), Chinese (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Umair have?

Umair has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Umair has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Umair may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Umair be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Umair would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Finance and Compliance Officer, Founder and Managing Director, Finance & Controlling Director.

What is Umair's latest experience?

Umair's most recent position is Head of Finance and Compliance Officer at Voya GmbH (Volkswagen Group).

What companies has Umair worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Umair has worked for Voya GmbH (Volkswagen Group), Finanselor, Hotelbird GmbH, and Air up GmbH.

Which industries is Umair most experienced in?

Umair is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Retail, and Automotive. Umair also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Information Technology (IT), and Real Estate.

Which business areas is Umair most experienced in?

Umair is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Strategy and Planning. Umair also has some experience in Legal and Compliance, Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, and Audit.

Which industries has Umair worked in recently?

Umair has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Automotive, and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas has Umair worked in recently?

Umair has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Strategy and Planning, and Accounting.

What is Umair's education?

Umair holds a Bachelor in Accounting from SUNY College at Old Westbury.

Does Umair have any certificates?

Umair has 1 certificate: European Certified Compliance Professional (ECCP).

What is the availability of Umair?

Umair is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Umair?

Umair's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.