Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany
▪ CFO with over 17 years of experience in complex, international corporate structures ▪ Extensive know-how in implementing growth strategies and in finance and other commercial areas ▪ Assertive leadership personality, motivator and supporter in intercultural teams and projects ▪ Budget responsibility | management of up to 80 employees across Europe, including 9 executives ▪ Numerous achievements, e.g. doubled sales | increased profitability | improved productivity ▪ Analytical and entrepreneurial spirit, seeing the bigger picture ▪ Profound knowledge about corporate structures, processes and systems ▪ Strategic and creative strength | strong IT affinity | hands-on mentality
▪ Regional CFO International & Business Development Manager (since 07/2009) ▪ CFO Germany (05/1999 - 06/2009) both roles with full power of attorney ▪ Employed with ADP Employer Services GmbH, Neu-Isenburg (D) Responsibility: Led up to 80 employees across Europe, incl. 9 executives | revenues | budget | purchasing volume | project volume Field of activities: ▪ Led the controlling, finance & accounting and taxes units as well as other commercial areas ▪ Responsible for business development projects ▪ Developed & aligned the CFO role as an efficient instrument of corporate management ▪ Business partner of corporate management ▪ Set monthly & annual financial statements according to German Commercial Code & U.S. GAAP ▪ Responsible for reporting to the corporate management/the supervisory board ▪ Piloted & designed earnings & cost analyses ▪ Secured liquidity through receivables management, letters of comfort & capital increases ▪ Executed restructuring, outsourcing & offshoring measures ▪ Commercial management of due diligence processes ▪ Implemented the requirements of the Sarbanes Oxley Acts ▪ Designed & managed tax optimization projects, reported tax statements & supported tax audits
Consultant Business Development / Sales / Account Manager | 07/1997 - 04/1999 Rüsselsheim (D) Various roles in finance and commercial services | 10/1987 - 06/1997 Plano, Texas (USA) | Rüsselsheim (D) | Leuna (D)