Patrick Scheerer

Strategic Partner to the Business | Enabling Performance Through Cross-Functional Collaboration & Financial Excellence

Greater Graz

About

Finance and operations executive with extensive international leadership experience across packaging technology, mechanical engineering, and automotive sectors. As Managing Director of a 125-person organization abroad, I led complex business transformations through ownership change, post-merger integration, and international expansion. Specializing in aligning finance, engineering, supply chain, HR, and project management teams, I drive strategic clarity and operational rigor to deliver measurable improvements—such as reducing late machine deliveries by 90% and project cost overruns by 75%. Responsible for full P&L oversight, I implement lean finance systems and foster high-performing, accountable teams. My leadership style is hands-on and coaching-focused, valuing people and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. I thrive in dynamic, mid-sized to large industrial companies where finance is a strategic partner to growth and innovation. Currently seeking senior leadership roles where I can leverage cross-functional expertise to enable sustainable business success.

Experience

  • Freelancer at Freelance
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    Supporting companies through restructuring and growth phases—from assessment and action planning to execution. Key areas: operational stabilization, business unit set-up/realignment, and implementation of controlling, KPI, and governance structures to drive sustainable performance improvement.

  • Managing Director at VIPOLL D.O.O.
    May 2024 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • GEA Group (Full-time · 4 yrs 1 mo)
    • CFO GEA Vipoll d.o.o.
      Apr 2021 - Apr 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    • Division Controller
      Apr 2020 - Mar 2021 · 1 yr

  • Manager Performance & Controlling at thyssenkrupp
    Sep 2018 - Mar 2020 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Investment controlling; Business planning; Harmonization of project calculations

  • Financial Analyst at thyssenkrupp Presta AG
    Nov 2013 - Aug 2018 · 4 yrs 10 mos

    Profitability analysis (customer and investment projects); Sales controlling; Budget and mid-term planning; Process Owner investment and sales calculation OU PSC;