Philipp Fischer

Proven Expertise in Empowering Organizations to Achieve Sustainable Growth and Operational Excellence"

Germany

About

I am a highly analytical, resourceful, and results-driven finance executive with over 14 years of experience in providing strategic and global financial leadership and spearheading business development efforts. As a hands-on leader, I possess a track record of success in improving cash flow, realizing high-impact savings, and maintaining financial efficiency. I am keynoted for my expertise in transforming complex analysis into data-driven insights and presenting business measures that influence stakeholders' sound decision-making. Throughout my career, I have directed the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, allocations, and analysis of corporate activities across all main regions, particularly Europe, Japan, and Latin America. This has sharpened my business and financial acumen, enabling me to develop cost-cutting strategies that improve the organization's financial efficiency. My vision is to leverage my in-depth global financial leadership background to drive and provide financial solidity and robustness in a fast-paced, volatile, and fluid environment. I believe this is the cornerstone of establishing the foundation for influencing business development and outperforming profitability targets. Key Skills: Global FP&A Enterprise Business Strategy Metrics-Driven Process Improvement Process Standardization & Automation Strategic Partnerships Cross-Functional Leadership Quantitative Analyses Budgeting & Forecasting IFRS & Accounting Standards I am keen to network with professionals who enjoy exploring global financial planning and analysis. Please feel free to message me here on LinkedIn.

Experience

  • Consultant Bosch Management Consulting at Bosch
    Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Inhouse Consulting

  • Head of Business Unit Active Safety (ESP) LA | FP&A at Bosch Brasil
    Sep 2019 - Aug 2023 · 4 yrs

    responsible for developing and managing ESP growth initiatives in LA. supervised 11 direct reports and manage multi-million dollar annual budgets and sales. Leveraging my automotive expertise, I headed the business unit's restructuring and successfully lead it to benchmark efficiency and strategic innovation. In response to FX, market and supply chain volatility, I have implemented effective countermeasures. Some of my key accomplishments include increasing operational efficiency, establishing a high-performing team, and boosting sales revenue.

  • Director FP&A at Bosch Japan
    Jul 2015 - Aug 2019 · 4 yrs 2 mos

    As a Director of FP&A, I was regarded as a key contributor for aligning Japan unit objectives with global corporate initiatives and key performance indicators. I oversaw the financial strategy, forecasting, and planning of the company's innovative mobility automation solutions. I supervised 15 direct reports and M&A projects. By driving continuous improvement and process standardization, I was able to enhance data transparency and the division’s financial performance. I also led SAP IT implementation, expanding the reach and usability of the ERP platform.

  • Bosch (15 yrs)
    • Senior Manager FP&A, Controlling & Consolidation
      Jun 2011 - Jun 2015 · 4 yrs 1 mo

      Robert Bosch Group is a German multinational engineering and technology company headquartered in Stuttgart. My responsibilities as a Senior Manager FP&A involved consolidating the division's global business strategy, including comprehensive monthly business reports and plans. I oversaw 12 direct reports and administered annual budgets. I have played a key role in guiding the financial analysis and steering of global entities across 15 countries. I also established global FP&A competence through benchmarking and on-site evaluations. Reducing global FP&A costs and maintaining the company’s financial integrity were some of my key accomplishments.

    • Analyst, FP&A & Consolidation
      Jan 2010 - May 2011 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Responsible for supporting the Chassis Systems Control Division's global profit and loss (P&L), directing financial report and analysis, and controlling OEM profitability to influence and support strategic business decisions. I administered the analysis of multi-billion euros in OEM sales and profits.

    • Financial Analyst, Business Unit Driver Assistance
      Aug 2007 - Dec 2009 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      During this time, I was responsible for administering the Automotive Electronics Division's financial planning, analysis, and projections to enable the financial health of a fast-growing startup unit with a multi-million euro annual R&D funding. I also played a key role in identifying significant cost-savings.