Dependable executive leadership, audit readiness, and immediate operational relief for Supervisory Boards, Management Boards, CEOs, and Investment Managers. Specializing in Group Accounting (IFRS / German GAAP), fast-close optimization, post-merger integration, and financial scalability in upper mid-market and corporate environments.
Structured operational execution, measurable planning reliability, and decisive financial leadership for demanding closing cycles, corporate transformations, and executive vacancy bridges.
Precise direction and preparation of statutory and consolidated financial statements under IFRS and German GAAP (HGB). Authoritative management of complex scopes of consolidation, intercompany reconciliations, and international reporting packages.
Structuring and accelerating monthly, quarterly, and annual closing workflows. Rigorous preparation of audit-proof working papers to shorten audit cycles and elevate financial reporting integrity.
Authoritative, peer-level communication with independent auditors (Big Four / Next Ten). Resilient synthesis of commercial and accounting positions for Management Boards, Supervisory Boards, lenders, and shareholders.
Seamless commercial integration of newly acquired subsidiaries into group accounting frameworks. Harmonization of charts of accounts, accounting manuals, closing schedules, and reporting systems.
Assuming direct operational and disciplinary leadership during management transitions. Establishing clear accountabilities, empowering finance talent, and facilitating smooth handovers to permanent successors.
Driving efficiency, automation, and transparency across finance and controlling functions. Implementing robust internal control systems (ICS) and institutional-grade reporting architectures.
With more than 15 years of executive leadership experience as CFO and Finance Director across international industrial and commercial groups, I understand the operational mechanics and governance requirements of sophisticated organizations in detail.
My approach unites strategic perspective with hands-on technical depth: structuring complex consolidation matters cleanly, preparing working papers directly aligned with audit standards, and steering finance departments effectively with minimal friction.
Profound technical mastery of IFRS and German GAAP (HGB) group consolidations, statutory reporting, and ERP system landscapes.
Direct engagement in general ledgers and closing workflows while maintaining an unwavering focus on overarching corporate objectives.
A dependable, discreet sparring partner for Advisory Boards, Executive Committees, and PE investors during leadership transitions and turnaround phases.
Are you addressing an executive vacancy, preparing an upcoming audit, or restructuring your Group Accounting function? Contact me directly for a confidential discussion.
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