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Managing Director | Interim Finance & Business Transformation Expert

New Ross, Ireland
Only remote
Bachelor of Arts, Business Management & Marketing
New Ross, Ireland
Only remote
Bachelor of Arts, Business Management & Marketing

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About me

I support leadership and senior managers in securing control, transparency and the ability to act - especially when growth, complexity or important projects challenge the organisation.

Corporate FinanceBusiness TransformationDue DiligenceTransition ManagementFinance TransformationM&A Due DiligenceFinancial Due Diligence
Finance Transformation & Controlling
Redesign of reporting, controlling and month-end close processes across multiple entities, including group planning, consolidation, liquidity and cash flow planning with scenario analyses.

ERP Implementation & Digitalisation
Selection, configuration and go-live of ERP systems including MS D365 Finance and MS Dynamics NAV, covering commercial process digitalisation and staff training across international markets.

M&A & Due Diligence
Leadership of full due diligence processes including vendor and seller due diligence, M&A support, and management of private equity transactions at board level.

Business Transformation & Special Projects
Steering of group-wide special projects at the intersection of finance, operations and strategy, including cross-functional transformation initiatives across multiple countries and entities.

Financial Modelling & KPI Management
Development of KPI frameworks enabling data-driven decision-making, financial modelling, and performance management aligned with business objectives.

Liquidity & Cash Flow Management
Rolling liquidity planning including weekly cash flow forecasting, scenario analysis, management reporting, and FX trading with banks across multiple entities.

Corporate Governance & Compliance
Compliance advisory covering HGB, CSRD, German Regulations and E-Invoicing cross border, as well as preparation of shareholder meetings and board-level reporting.

Process Optimisation & Stakeholder Management
Driving process optimisation and cross-functional coordination across multiple countries, serving as primary contact for CEOs, banks, auditors and tax advisors.

Project & Programme Management
Co-project lead and programme management for complex initiatives including payment integrations, ERP rollouts and US market entry covering logistics, sales, legal and finance.

Experience

Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2022

Languages

GermanNative speakerEnglishFluent

Project history

Managing Director

JK Media & Consulting Ltd. (Ireland)
Tailored financial strategies for SMEs, interim finance leadership on client mandates, finance transformation including redesign of reporting and controlling, M&A support and due diligence, restructuring and business transformation support, group planning and consolidation, ERP selection and implementation, liquidity and cash flow planning, reporting and preparation of shareholder meetings, KPI frameworks and compliance advisory.

Director Programme Management & Special Projects

Berlin Brands Group (EUR 334m revenue, 900+ employees)
Led the full due diligence process with the shareholder as part of the Bain Capital transaction, which made BBG a unicorn valued at over USD 1bn. Member of the Executive Committee with strategic decision-making responsibility at board level.

Treasury Manager / Board Member

Child Rights International Network (CRIN)
Voluntary assumption of the treasury function and member of the Board of Directors of an international NGO focused on children's rights. Mandate ended due to Brexit.

Manager Special Projects & Operations

Berlin Brands Group
Steered group-wide special projects at the intersection of finance, operations and strategy during BBG's revenue growth from approx. EUR 70m to EUR 334m. Directed US market entry including rollout in logistics, sales, legal and finance. Company-wide training on Microsoft D365 Finance ERP within the US market. Driving force behind process optimisation and cross-functional transformation initiatives. Interim Head of Logistics (Nov 2018 - Sept 2019): Led the first company-wide sea freight tender, securing new partnerships and significant cost savings.

Head of Finance

Berlin Brands Group (approx. EUR 70-217m revenue, 7 entities)
Deputy to the CEO and board committee member representing the company in all financial and operational matters. Led the Finance department with full P&L and strategic responsibility for over 35 staff. Global medium-term planning across 7 entities including liquidity management and FX trading with banks. Managed the due diligence and M&A process resulting in a private equity investment by ARDIAN.

Head of Controlling & Unit Controller

media consulta: World of Ideas, Berlin
Led Controlling & Procurement (12 staff) and training responsibility for 7 apprentices at Germany's highest-revenue PR agency in 2014 (EUR 52m fee income). Primary contact for CEO, banks, auditors and tax advisors. Designed and executed a medium-term business development plan. Technical concept and rollout of MS Dynamics NAV ERP, plus training programmes for 10+ staff. Achieved first ever 100% pass rate for apprentices in company history.

Interim Controller

For Life Produktions- und Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH, Berlin
Interim assumption of the controlling function and continuity of ongoing reporting.

EXIST Scholarship Holder

Hochschule Anhalt / Department of Business
One of three scholarship holders in a EUR 100,000 team grant for the formal establishment of a company (EXIST start-up grant, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy BMWE).

Finance Management Trainee

POLIFILM EXTRUSION GmbH (formerly: OBITA FILM GmbH)
Management trainee - placement across financial accounting, controlling and commercial management.

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