A company is looking for a skilled SOX Consultant to support their compliance and regulatory needs. The role will focus on ensuring adherence to SOX requirements during an IPO process, providing expert guidance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams across different time zones. - Develop and implement SOX compliance frameworks tailored to IPO requirements. - Assess internal controls and identify areas of improvement. - Collaborate with finance, legal, and operational teams to ensure compliance readiness. - Provide training and mentorship on SOX-related matters. - Support audits and liaise with external auditors as needed. - Document processes and prepare reports for stakeholders.

A company is seeking support in setting up or optimizing a structured funding controlling system for municipal energy, infrastructure, or digitization projects. The goal is to increase efficiency and transparency in the use of funding and ensure compliance with funding regulations. The role includes identifying suitable funding programs at the EU, federal, and state levels, assisting with applications, fund disbursements, and preparation of usage reports. It also involves setting up a monitoring and reporting system (e.g., in Excel) that aligns project plans with funding requirements. Consulting on processes and interfaces such as accounting and project management, as well as training internal teams as needed, are also part of the tasks. - Identification of suitable funding programs (EU, federal, state) - Support with application, fund disbursement, and usage reports - Setting up monitoring/reporting (e.g., in Excel) - Aligning project plans with funding requirements - Consulting on processes and interfaces (e.g., accounting, project management) - Training internal teams as needed

A company is looking for an experienced expert in P2P / Purchase to Pay / Procure to Pay to merge the IT finance systems of two entities. The goal of the project is to ensure smooth system integration and optimize processes. In this role, the expert will work closely with relevant stakeholders to analyze requirements, develop solutions, and support the implementation. Main tasks: - Analyze the current IT finance systems of both entities - Develop a strategy for system consolidation - Optimize P2P processes - Support implementation and integration - Collaborate with internal teams and external partners - Ensure compliance with finance and regulatory guidelines

We are looking for an experienced consultant for a process and project initiative in the area of Asset P&L (Profit and Loss) at a leading international financial services provider. - Typical areas of responsibility in this role:** - Analyze and document existing end-to-end P&L processes for various asset classes (e.g. equities, fixed income, derivatives). - Identify weaknesses, risks and inefficiencies in data collection, processing and reporting. - Design and conceptualize optimized target processes for P&L calculation and attribution. - Create functional specifications and business requirements for adapting or introducing IT systems (e.g. P&L engines, data warehouses). - Manage the implementation of new processes and tools, including milestone planning, stakeholder management and test coordination. - Develop control mechanisms to ensure data quality and consistency. - Prepare training materials and conduct workshops for business areas (trading, controlling, risk). - Relevant technologies, tools or methods:** - Advanced Analytics: MS Excel (Pivot, Power Query, VBA), SQL. - Business Intelligence: Tableau, Power BI, Qlik. - Project Management: Jira, Confluence, MS Project. - ERP/Finance Systems: SAP FI/CO, Oracle Financials, or industry-specific asset management platforms. - Methods: Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN 2.0), agile project management (Scrum/Kanban). - Typical KPIs or success metrics:** - Reduction in P&L creation time (cycle time): target >25% efficiency improvement. - Decrease in manual correction entries: target >50% reduction through process automation. - Data quality index: increase "first-time-right" rate in data intake to >99%. - Efficiency ratio (cost-to-income): demonstrate a positive contribution to lowering the ratio. - User adoption rate: acceptance of new processes/tools in the business area >80% after 3 months. - Key challenges, risks or specifics:** - Heterogeneous system landscapes and inconsistent data sources (data silos). - High complexity of financial products and valuation models. - Resistance to process changes in business areas (change management). - Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g. IFRS 9, BCBS 239). - Time- and budget-critical implementation during ongoing operations. - Concrete deliverables:** - Milestone 1: Completed as-is analysis and process documentation. - Deliverable 1: Detailed analysis report including risk assessment. - Milestone 2: Finalized target concept and business requirements document. - Deliverable 2: Implementation roadmap and project plan. - Milestone 3: Successful user acceptance test (UAT) of the new process/tool. - Deliverable 3: Acceptance protocols, training materials and project closure report.

A company is seeking support for a project aimed at transparently mapping the overall ordering process in the Portals area. The goal is to combine relevant data sources from order to activation to enable a holistic view of the end-to-end process. This should facilitate the identification of process deviations and optimization potentials. Key project milestones include connecting the required data sources, building self-service reports, and implementing automated alerts for deviations in the process flow. The challenge lies in the technical and professional integration of heterogeneous systems and data flows to ensure consistent monitoring and control of the ordering process. - Analysis and documentation of requirements in the Omnichannel area using requirements management tools and structured collection methods - Professional and technical analysis of existing data sources and ETL processes using database tools - Recording and evaluation of existing interfaces between source and target systems based on technical documentation - Consulting on technical integration of defined data sources into the Celonis environment considering the tools used (Celonis EMS, Data Pool and Data Push API) - Creation of technical queries and representations for process visualization based on provided platform functions (Celonis PQL, Studio) - Use of system-side functions for visualization and analysis of existing business processes (via Celonis Process Explorer) - Professional consulting on technical interfaces, data provision and systemic requirements

A company is looking for an experienced MES consultant specializing in MPDV’s Hydra X to support the system’s expansion to additional sites. The system is already rolled out at one location and should now be scaled further. The role includes supporting the introduction of new features or system versions, implementing system customizations and optimizations based on production requirements, and overseeing the rollout. The consultant will work closely with internal teams and external service providers to ensure quick identification and resolution of MES system issues. - Support the introduction of new system features or versions - Implement system customizations and optimizations based on production requirements - Assist with the rollout to additional sites - Quickly identify and resolve issues in the MES system

- Execution and handling of switching processes (supplier change, new setup, move-in/move-out) - Independent handling of clarification cases with analysis of rejection reasons and follow-up - Support in market communication and related areas (e.g., meter reading, billing) at least at 2nd-level - Ensuring smooth processes within energy industry workflows

A company is looking for an experienced engineering expert in sterile filling to support a challenging project in pharmaceutical production. The goal of the project is to optimize the efficiency and quality of filling processes and ensure that all regulatory requirements are met. In this role, the expert will work closely with the internal team to develop technical solutions, analyze existing processes, and implement improvements. Main tasks: - Analyze and optimize processes in sterile filling - Ensure compliance with GMP and other regulatory requirements - Develop and implement technical solutions for process improvement - Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams - Document and report progress and results

- A company is seeking an experienced interim procurement professional to support its Amsterdam office due to a departing colleague. - The role will end once a permanent successor is found, with the possibility of extension depending on the recruitment process. - The professional will act as the sole representative of a group-wide procurement organization in the Amsterdam office, working closely with a team of nine spread across Europe. - The role involves managing end-to-end procurement processes for both existing and new suppliers, focusing on Marketing and Professional Services categories. - The professional will ensure adherence to procurement standards, negotiate prices, and compare offers in collaboration with business owners. - The onboarding will primarily be remote, with occasional in-person days in Amsterdam.

- Operational control and management of material requirements planning and provisioning, as well as maintenance of material master data for an effective material flow - Ensuring and monitoring the operational material flow and proactively initiating measures in case of deviations, in close coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholders - Optimizing inventory levels with regard to capital tied up, material coverage, and ensuring supply - Contributing to the further development of processes and organization of the Material Management department

For the further development of a complex ServiceNow platform, a developer specialized in the middle layer is sought. The focus is on implementing business logic, integrations, and processing data between the frontend and backend systems. - **Typical responsibilities:** - Designing and developing server-side business logic in ServiceNow using business rules, script includes, and workflows. - Designing, implementing, and maintaining REST- and SOAP-based integrations with third-party systems (e.g., SAP, Jira, HR systems) via IntegrationHub or custom scripts. - Developing and optimizing data flows and transformations within the platform. - Analyzing performance and optimizing server-side scripts and database interactions. - Ensuring platform stability and security through robust, error-resistant coding. - **Relevant technologies, tools, or methods:** - ServiceNow platform: in-depth knowledge of the Glide API (GlideRecord, GlideSystem), server-side scripting (JavaScript ES5). - Integrations: IntegrationHub (spokes), REST/SOAP API Explorer, JSON, XML. - Automation: Flow Designer, Workflow Editor. - Development tools: ServiceNow Studio, VS Code with ServiceNow plugins. - Methodology: Agile (Scrum), use of update sets and application scopes for deployment. - **Typical KPIs or success metrics:** - Transaction response times for critical middle layer processes. - Error rate for API calls and integrations (< 1%). - Success rate of automated workflows. - Code complexity (e.g., measured via SonarQube integration). - Adoption rate of new features enabled by the middle layer. - **Key challenges, risks, or specifics:** - Complexity of dependencies between different ServiceNow modules and external systems. - Ensuring scalability under high transaction volumes. - Debugging asynchronous processes and integrations. - Adhering to ServiceNow best practices to keep the platform upgradeable ("out-of-the-box" vs. customizing). - **Specific deliverables:** - Implemented and tested script includes and business rules. - Fully configured and documented integrations in IntegrationHub. - Technical documentation of developed logic and data flows. - Completed update sets ready for deployment to production. - **Lessons learned/best practices:** - Encapsulate reusable logic in script includes instead of duplicating it across multiple business rules. - Prefer asynchronous business rules for long-running operations to avoid blocking the user experience. - Use Flow Designer over the classic Workflow Editor for new automations.

In the context of advancing the reporting and analysis capabilities in Business Continuity Management (BCM), the existing BI landscape is being migrated from Tableau to Microsoft Power BI. The goal is to build a future-proof, scalable data warehouse that provides a consolidated data foundation for company-wide analyses. At the same time, existing reporting functions and automations in the standard software HiScout should be analyzed and adapted to new requirements. - **Consulting**: Advising on the architecture and setup of a data warehouse based on Microsoft technologies (SQL Server, Power BI) - **Migration**: Assisting with the migration of existing reports and dashboards from Tableau to Power BI - **Data Analysis**: Analyzing existing data sources and designing suitable ETL processes - **Automation**: Connecting and automating data sources - **Requirements Analysis**: Conducting requirements analyses and creating technical designs for reporting adjustments in HiScout - **Reporting**: Implementing and testing reporting adjustments in HiScout - **Documentation**: Quality assurance and documentation of the work performed - **Training**: Advising on creating training materials and knowledge transfer to internal teams

A company is looking for an experienced Technical Editor responsible for creating and managing data sheets, product brochures, and catalogs. These documents are crucial for sales, legally binding, and part of internal quality assurance. The product brochures showcase the key product features and customer benefits, while the data sheets contain detailed specifications. The role includes independently managing and overseeing all correction and review processes until final approval, as well as ensuring the defined quality and release processes according to company guidelines. In addition, filing the final data in the relevant systems such as the Promo Office database, PDM, and internet CMS is required. - Creation of data sheets, product brochures, and catalogs according to specifications. - Preparation of data for print production and ISO-compliant archiving in the product management system. - Management of versioned documents for print production and online publication. - Ensuring the defined quality and release processes. - Filing the final data in the relevant systems.

The ProMi Squad (Process Mining) project aims to transparently map the entire order process in the portals area. Relevant data sources from order to activation are combined for this. A holistic view of the end-to-end process makes it possible to identify process deviations and optimization potential. Key milestones of the project are connecting the required data sources, building self-service reports, and implementing automated alerts for process deviations. The challenge lies in the technical and functional integration of heterogeneous systems and data flows to ensure consistent monitoring and control of the ordering process. ⸻ Service Description - Analysis and documentation of requirements in the omnichannel area using requirements management tools and structured elicitation methods - Functional and technical analysis of existing data sources and ETL processes using database tools - Capturing and evaluating existing interfaces between source and target systems based on technical documentation - Consulting on the technical integration of defined data sources into the Celonis environment, taking into account the used tools Celonis EMS, Data Pool, and Data Push API - Creating technical queries and visualizations for process mapping based on the platform features provided (Celonis PQL, Studio) - Using system functions to visualize and analyze existing business processes (via the Celonis Process Explorer) - Functional consulting on technical interfaces, data provisioning, and system prerequisites

- Establishment of a future O2C standard process in S/4 HANA for a retail customer with a focus on O2C integration and planned handling of the merchandise management system - The existing merchandise management system for trade goods will still be used for all logistics processes and is out of scope. - Requirements definition for interfaces - Process definition and harmonization: Establish company-wide standard processes in S/4 and in O2C process integration for the areas/entities involved (B2C, B2B, B2G) - O2C integration: Definition of the level of integration of third-party systems: - Best possible compliance with legal reporting and documentation obligations - S/4 as the leading system for executing intercompany transactions - Billing flow and invoicing - Price conditions - Rebates - Contracts What should be done for these topics during the Explore phase? - Preparation and facilitation of Fit To Standard workshops (including building a prototype in the sandbox system for the workshops) - Documentation of the results of the Fit To Standard workshops in a BPML up to level 5 - Documentation of gaps/requirements - Process design and documentation of functional concepts (Confluence + Signavio)

We are the Defense Tech Incubator NRW – a new initiative to support innovative startups in the field of defense technology. Our goal: to connect the best minds and technologies with industry, public stakeholders, and investors – creating sustainable innovations for security-relevant applications. To strengthen our operations team, we are looking for an experienced professional from the defense sector – ideally with experience as a Bundeswehr officer or with many years at one of the leading system houses (e.g. Rheinmetall, Hensoldt, MBDA, etc.). - Your tasks: - Identifying, approaching, and securing potential partner companies (including industry, defense, and IT) - Building and maintaining this investor network - Shaping our financing strategy for the incubator - Representing the incubator at industry events, trade fairs, and in networks - Supporting the development of strategic alliances at the state and federal level

A company is looking for freelance support in HSE management / safety specialist for a long-term project. The goal of the project is to ensure and coordinate safety measures on a construction site in Wiesbaden in line with legal and contractual requirements. The role includes responsibility for implementing and monitoring occupational safety measures, conducting trainings and audits, and creating and maintaining HSE reporting. The HSE Manager will work closely with clients, consortium partners and contractors to ensure compliance with safety standards. Key responsibilities: - Coordination of safety measures on the construction site according to §4 Occupational Health and Safety Act - Alignment and coordination of safety measures with contractors - Maintenance and updating of the HSE site manual - Conducting toolbox talks - Participation in coordination meetings - Preparation and execution of trade-specific risk assessments - Regular site inspections including reporting and photo documentation - Reporting and tracking of defects as well as deriving appropriate measures - Conducting HSE trainings and briefings - Monitoring the use of personal protective equipment - Organizing and conducting HSE audits - Creating and maintaining HSE reports - Reviewing relevant supplier documents - Analysis of work and near-miss incidents including preventive measures - Authority to issue instructions to contractors on HSE-related matters

Typical tasks: - Analyze existing insurance processes and identify digitalization potentials - Gather and document business requirements together with business units - Create solution concepts for digital transformation (including process modeling and cost-benefit analyses) - Act as liaison between business and IT: translate requirements into technical concepts and support implementation - Support project management in planning and implementing new digital solutions (agile methods like Scrum/Kanban) Relevant tools & technologies: BPMN modeling tools (e.g. Visio, Signavio), requirements management (Jira, Confluence), knowledge of common insurance IT systems, MS Office KPIs & metrics: adherence to project milestones and budgets, reduction of process cycle times, increase in customer satisfaction/user acceptance, reduction of manual efforts through automation Challenges: aligning diverse stakeholders in the insurance environment (business units, IT, regulatory), integrating new digital solutions into existing legacy systems, dealing with regulatory requirements and data protection, change management and user adoption Deliverables: comprehensive requirement documents and process models, developed business concepts and user stories for IT implementation, defined implementation roadmap, training materials for updated processes Lessons learned: early involvement of all stakeholders facilitates the implementation of digitalization projects; iterative, agile approaches allow flexible adjustments; deep industry knowledge (products, regulations) is crucial to design viable digital solutions

On behalf of a renowned client in the life sciences industry, we are looking for freelance support in Clinical Data Management. The main task is to take responsibility for coordinating all data management activities in clinical trials. - Typical tasks in this role:** - Creating and reviewing the Data Management Plan (DMP) and the Data Validation Plan (DVP). - Designing and implementing electronic case report forms (eCRFs) in EDC systems (Electronic Data Capture). - Coordinating data collection, validation, and cleaning throughout the study lifecycle. - Developing and executing query processes to resolve data inconsistencies with the study sites. - Medical coding of adverse events (AEs) and medications (e.g. using MedDRA, WHODrug). - Performing SAE reconciliation (matching of serious adverse events). - Preparing and executing the database lock after data collection is complete. - Creating status reports and communicating with the study team (project management, monitoring, biostatistics). - Relevant technologies, tools or methods:** - EDC systems: Medidata Rave, Oracle Clinical, Viedoc, Zelta, OpenClinica. - Programming languages/analysis tools: SAS, R, Python, SQL. - Standards: CDISC (SDTM, ADaM), GCP (Good Clinical Practice), 21 CFR Part 11. - Collaboration tools: MS Teams, Jira, Confluence. - Data visualization: Tableau, Power BI. - Typical KPIs or success metrics:** - Data quality: query rate (number of queries per 1,000 data points) < X; data entry error rate < 1%. - Time management: time from last patient last visit (LPLV) to database lock (target: 4-6 weeks). - Efficiency: average time to resolve queries (target: < 10 business days for critical queries). - Compliance: 100% adherence to milestones and processes defined in the DMP. - Protocol adherence: rate of protocol deviations related to data management < 5%. - Key challenges, risks or specifics:** - Managing increasing data volumes and sources (e.g. wearables, ePROs). - Ensuring data integrity and security (cybersecurity, data protection/GDPR). - Complexity from mid-study changes (protocol amendments) and their impact on the database. - Ensuring consistent data quality across multiple, globally distributed study sites. - Shortage of qualified professionals and high demands for onboarding in study-specific systems. - Specific deliverables:** - Finalized and approved Data Management Plan (DMP). - Live and validated study database (EDC system). - Regular data cleaning reports and status updates. - Clean, quality-assured, and analysis-ready database. - Final locked study database with a complete audit trail. - Archived project documentation after study completion.

A leading fashion company is looking for a freelance Sample Coordinator to prepare, execute, and follow up on the major September Fashion Show. The freelancer acts as the interface between influencers, sample management, and logistics, ensuring all processes run smoothly and the show is a complete success. - Coordination of samples for the fashion show - Collaboration with influencers and their teams - Ensuring logistics operations around the show - Support with post-show follow-up and event documentation