Stefan Henrichs

CFO Continental Italia

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

About

17 years experience in Finance of which 3 years in the banking sector and 11 years within a multinational corporation in the automotive sector. Internal development up to senior executive management position. Characterized by high motivation, drive, initiative and hands-on mentality, focus on strategic approach, creating value and improving efficiency. Area of specialty: - organizational restructuring and process optimizing - operational and strategic Controlling - Compliance - SAP R/3 CO & FI

Experience

  • Continental Italia S.p.A., Milan, Italy (Milan, Lombardy, Italy)
    • Chief Financial Officer
      Oct 2008 - Present · 17 yrs 9 mos

      • Business Volume: 350 mil. € • Responsibility for the areas of Accounting, Controlling, Credit, Treasury, Purchasing and Compliance with more than 20 employees • Preparation and communication of Balance Sheet (IFRS) • Evaluation and minimization of financial risk • Securing internal and external compliance • Cost Management incl. Budget definition • Representation of the company in front of clients, suppliers, consultants, lawyers, auditors, banks, insurances and trade associations • Financial evaluation, control and support of affiliated companies

    • Senior Sales and Marketing Controller
      Jan 2005 - Oct 2008 · 3 yrs 10 mos

      • Preparation, analysis, planning of financial result • Control and analysis of cost • Implementation and optimization of standards and processes • Consulting of Management with regard to financial topics • Presentation of financial topics

    • Pricing Manager (additional interim function)
      Mar 2007 - Sep 2007 · 7 mos

      • Definition of product positioning within the European Price structure • Definition of price actions • Control and analysis of price effects

  • Managing Director Finance and Administration at Conti Trade Italia Srl, Milan, Italy
    Oct 2012 - Present · 13 yrs 9 mos

  • Managing Director Finance and Administration at Franchising Service Company S.p.A., Rome, Italy
    Nov 2011 - Present · 14 yrs 8 mos

  • Division Controller at Continental AG, Hanover, Germany
    Apr 2002 - Dec 2004 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    • Monthly Reporting incl. Forecasting and Budget of P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow • Analysis of consolidated companies • Investment Controlling • Analysis and development of processes • Consultant SAP for affiliated companies

  • Internship International Controlling at Montblanc International B.V., Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Jul 1999 - Dec 1999 · 6 mos