Viola Restle - Interim Finance & Controlling Management

Q: Where is Viola based?

Viola is based in Ulm, Germany .

Q: What languages does Viola speak?

Viola speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Viola have?

Viola has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Viola has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months . Note that Viola may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Viola's latest experience?

Viola's most recent position is Interim Manager Finance & Controlling at Self-employed .

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

In recent years, Viola has worked for Self-employed .

Q: Which industries is Viola most experienced in?

Viola is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Manufacturing , and Construction . Viola also has some experience in Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Viola most experienced in?

Viola is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Accounting , and Sales . Viola also has some experience in Project Management , Strategy and Planning , and Legal and Compliance .

Q: Which industries has Viola worked in recently?

Viola has recently worked in industries like Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Viola worked in recently?

Viola has recently worked in business areas like Accounting and Finance .

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Ulm, Germany

Experience

Nov 2011 - Present

14 years 4 months

Interim Manager Finance & Controlling

Self-employed

Interim management and business support for companies: commercial management, controlling and reporting, business planning and analysis, internal and external accounting (HGB), working capital optimization and financing

May 2011 - Nov 2011

7 months

Blaubeuren, Germany

Acting Director Finance and Controlling

Centrotherm Photovoltaics AG

Coordination of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements (HGB/IFRS), liaising with auditors
Regular and ad-hoc reporting, monitoring KPIs, forecasting exposures and cash balances
Preparation of planned vs. actual comparisons and profitability analyses, deriving recommendations for management
Interface with central finance, accounting and logistics departments, advising executives on cost accounting and financial matters
Leading a team of 3 staff members

Oct 2008 - Oct 2010

2 years 1 month

Munich, Germany

Project Manager Restructuring and M&A

Concentro Management AG

Leading complex restructuring projects with a focus on finance, planning and strategy, and ensuring adequate financing
Developing industry expertise in renewable energies
Training the M&A team in integrated financial planning
Managing business relationships with savings banks and private banks

Jul 2003 - Sep 2008

5 years 3 months

Weilrod, Germany

Director Corporate Development; Director Controlling & Finance Europe; Manager Corporate Tax & Development

Mania Technologie AG

Sale of a subsidiary in the USA
Company valuations and capital increases
Spin-off of the R&D department with establishment of R&D reporting
Development of a group-wide intercompany accounting guideline
Creation of transfer pricing policy and risk management system, and implementation of ongoing reporting processes
Temporary leadership of global cash management
Further development of IFRS reporting for production and service sites, including process improvements to increase quality and efficiency
Leadership and technical development of the European finance team (5-7 members)

Jan 2003 - Jun 2003

6 months

Wiesbaden, Germany

Group Accounting & Controlling Associate

ACG Advanced Component Group

Jun 2001 - Nov 2002

1 year 6 months

Bad Homburg, Germany

Controlling Manager

Cyberchart GmbH

Controlling, Finance, M&A, Restructuring, Tax, Legal

Nov 1999 - May 2001

1 year 7 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Controlling Analyst - Client Financial Management

Accenture (formerly Andersen Consulting)

Project controlling
Conducting controlling seminars for managers

Nov 1996 - Sep 1999

2 years 11 months

Chemnitz, Germany

Department Controller / Project Acquisition

C&E Consulting und Engineering GmbH

Controlling, Project Acquisition, Landscape Planning

May 1996 - Oct 1996

6 months

Bayreuth, Germany

Freelancer

OPUS, BfÖS

Environmental assessments and preparation of landscape plans

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 (22.5 years), Manufacturing (6 years), Construction (3 years), and Energy (2.5 years).

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Construction

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 (28.5 years), Accounting (22 years), Sales (3 years), Project Management (2 years), Strategy (2 years), and Legal (1.5 years).

Finance

Accounting

Sales

Project Management

Strategy

Legal

Summary

Companies and start-ups in finance & controlling: internal and external accounting, controlling; financial models, business planning and reporting; valuation, due diligence and M&A; liquidity management and working capital optimization.
Over 25 years of specialist and leadership experience as an all-round finance and controlling professional in diverse industries across SMEs, international corporations and consulting;
A structured and analytical working style, experienced in establishing structures and processes;
Entrepreneurial thinking, results-oriented approach and very quick to get up to speed on new topics;
Several years of experience leading international teams;
Excellent Excel skills and strong numerical understanding;
Hands-on mentality: doing instead of delegating.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Spanish

Intermediate

Education

Nov 1991 - Sep 1992

Université de Savoie, Chambéry

First year of Maîtrise Sciences et Techniques (MST): "Sciences de la Terre et de la Vie appliquées au Milieu de Montagne" · Chambéry, France

Oct 1989 - May 1996

Universität Bayreuth

Diploma · Geoecology · Bayreuth, Germany · 1.4

Sep 1980 - Apr 1989

Gymnasium Spaichingen, Leibniz-Gymnasium Rottweil

Abitur · Spaichingen, Germany · 1.0

Certifications & licenses

University Certificate

Management Institute of the Georg-Simon-Ohm University

Certificate In International Accounting

Academy for International Accounting

Profile

Created

August 2025

Last Update

September 2025

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Where is Viola based?

Viola is based in Ulm, Germany.

What languages does Viola speak?

Viola speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Viola have?

Viola has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Viola has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months. Note that Viola may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Viola be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Viola would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager Finance & Controlling, Acting Director Finance and Controlling, Project Manager Restructuring and M&A.

What is Viola's latest experience?

Viola's most recent position is Interim Manager Finance & Controlling at Self-employed.

What companies has Viola worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Viola has worked for Self-employed.

Which industries is Viola most experienced in?

Viola is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Construction. Viola also has some experience in Energy.

Which business areas is Viola most experienced in?

Viola is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Sales. Viola also has some experience in Project Management, Strategy and Planning, and Legal and Compliance.

Which industries has Viola worked in recently?

Viola has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas has Viola worked in recently?

Viola has recently worked in business areas like Accounting and Finance.

What is Viola's education?

Viola attended Université de Savoie, Chambéry for First year of Maîtrise Sciences et Techniques (MST): "Sciences de la Terre et de la Vie appliquées au Milieu de Montagne".

Does Viola have any certificates?

Viola has 2 certificates. These include: University Certificate and Certificate In International Accounting.

What is the availability of Viola?

Viola is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Viola?

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