Description

I am a Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of international experience in financial management, ERP implementations, and business process optimization. My career spans diverse sectors including consulting, real estate, retail, automotive, and manufacturing. I specialize in financial reporting (IFRS/HGB), controlling, ERP system rollouts (notably Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SAP FI/CO), and cross-border financial operations.

Most recently, I led six successful ERP rollout waves across the EMEA & USA region at Norma Group Holding, driving data migration, process standardization, and training initiatives. I am recognized for my analytical mindset, strong project leadership, and ability to translate complex finance operations into scalable, efficient systems. Fluent in English and proficient in German, I bring a solution-oriented, hands-on approach to every assignment.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

German
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Düsseldorf (up to 50km), Cologne (up to 10km)

FREELANCE
Interim Finance Manager
March 2025 - Today (1 year and 3 months)
My role varies according to requirements of the clients for interim roles for Financial Accounting & Controlling.

Quarterly/Annual financial statements
Budget Forecasting, Planning & Analysis
Financial Accounting & Bookkeeping
Coordination with Finance & IT for ERP Implementation
Norma Group Holding
Functional Rollout Manager Finance
July 2021 - February 2025 (3 years and 7 months)
ICT & Business Process Management

Position: Functional Rollout Manager Finance - EMEA
Systems: Microsoft Dynamics AX 365
Languages: English/German

My goal is successful implementation (on time, on budget and on quality) of Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations rollout projects for EMEA Region. Led six waves of ERP rollouts, with Sweden as Pilot country and then moving on to manufacturing and distribution units in Germany, France, Spain, the UK, Poland, the Czech Republic, Sweden, and Serbia.

• Led in-house consultants, external consultants, and developers for ERP-rollouts.
• Ensured global system consistency by enforcing master configuration standards.
• Spearheaded data migration from legacy systems, ensuring data integrity & enrichment, balance transfers, and accurate inventory tracking.
• Designed and maintained process flows, functional specifications and user manuals.
• Managed change requests, collaborating with stakeholders and developers to implement solutions tailored to diverse business environments.
• Leveraged Azure DevOps for tracking project tasks, issue resolution, and progress monitoring.
• Configured, optimized, and tested D365 modules, including General Ledger, AR, AP, Credit & Collections, and Cost Accounting under the NORMA template & for new releases.
• Ensured best practices and compliance across all project phases in different markets.
• Led business process transformation initiatives, standardizing workflows and improving operational efficiency for global operations.
• Conducted training sessions for functional consultants and key users on D365 and Azure DevOps across multiple geographies.
Freelancer Finance & Accounting and Controlling
Financial Accounting
December 2020 - June 2021 (6 months)
Position: Financial Accounting & Reporting / Financial Controlling
Systems: Various
Languages: English/German

My role varies according to requirements of the clients for interim roles for Financial Accounting & Controlling.

• Quarterly/Annual financial statements
• Budget Forecasting, Planning & Analysis
• Financial Accounting & Bookkeeping