Alexander Block - Interim Finance Leader I Industrial Performance & Transformation

Q: Where is Alexander based?

Alexander is based in Hamburg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Alexander speak?

Alexander speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Alexander have?

Alexander has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Alexander has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 2 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months . Note that Alexander may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Alexander's latest experience?

Alexander's most recent position is Finance Business Partner | Deputy Plant Manager at Speira GmbH .

Q: What companies has Alexander worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alexander has worked for Speira GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Metals and Mining .

Q: Which business areas is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Accounting , and Strategy . Alexander also has some experience in Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Strategy .

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Hamburg, Germany

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Experience

Dec 2020 - Present

5 years 7 months

Hamburg, Germany

On-site

Finance Business Partner | Deputy Plant Manager

Speira GmbH

Overall responsibility for the financial functions of a production site with over 600 employees and more than EUR 500 million in annual revenue. Actively shaping the strategic and operational site development in close collaboration with plant management. Shared P&L accountability, including budget, forecast, and investment control. Leading the controlling, reporting, CapEx, and accounting teams, ensuring transparent and performance-oriented control structures. Since 05/2024, additionally serving as deputy plant manager with joint responsibility for overall performance, organizational development, and site strategy.

Successful resolution of a complex insurance claim in the multi-million-euro range
Active contribution in an interdisciplinary core team to secure a multi-year contract worth over EUR 150 million
Successful negotiation of a restructuring program as part of a three-person corporate negotiation team
Sustainable optimization of cost structures and investment prioritization to stabilize results

May 2020 - Nov 2020

7 months

Hamburg, Germany

On-site

Head of Controlling, Reporting & Investments

Hydro Aluminium Rolled Products GmbH

Technical and disciplinary leadership of a three-person team in controlling, reporting, and investments. Full responsibility for the plant’s financial control processes, including planning, monitoring, and prioritizing an annual investment budget of around EUR 10 million. Developed robust management and cost accounting structures and implemented efficient, decision-oriented reporting standards to actively support operational and strategic plant management.

Significant efficiency improvements in controlling and reporting processes through digitalization and automation
Enhanced transparency in cost and result structures

Jan 2017 - Apr 2020

3 years 4 months

Hamburg, Germany

On-site

Industrial Engineer (Investment Controlling)

Hydro Aluminium Rolled Products GmbH

Managed and coordinated an annual investment budget (CapEx) of around EUR 10 million, including conducting thorough profitability analyses, business case evaluations, and structured prioritization of technical modernization projects. Collaborated closely with plant management, production, and engineering to ensure economically viable, strategically aligned investment decisions.

Driving role in key plant automation projects for sustainable efficiency gains
Structural improvement of investment evaluation and budget planning

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing and Metals and Mining.

Manufacturing

Metals and Mining

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Finance, Accounting, Strategy, and Project Management.

Finance

Accounting

Strategy

Project Management

Summary

Entrepreneurial-minded leader with extensive experience in the financial and operational management of an industrial production site (>600 employees, >500 million EUR annual revenue). Proven P&L accountability, active involvement in strategic projects, and negotiation skills in major contracts and restructuring programs. Close sparring partner to plant management and, since 2024, deputy plant manager with shared responsibility for site performance, investment decisions, and sustainable results development. Hands-on mentality, resilient, authentic, and solution-oriented – also in dynamic and challenging environments.

Skills

Finance Business Partnering For Business Units
Performance & Kpi Management
P&L Accountability & Results Management
Cost And Profit Optimization
Financial Management & Governance
Project & Transformation Controlling
Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
Negotiation & Stakeholder Management
Business Case Calculation & Investment Evaluation
Team Leadership & Development
Ms Office
Sap Fi/Co

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Russian

Elementary

Education

Oct 2014 - Jan 2017

Leuphana Universität Lüneburg

Master of Science · Management & Engineering · Lüneburg, Germany · 1,4

Oct 2011 - Jun 2014

Leuphana Universität Lüneburg

Bachelor of Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Lüneburg, Germany · 1,3

Aug 2008 - Jan 2011

IHK Hamburg / E.ON Hanse AG

Apprenticeship · Industrial Clerk · Hamburg, Germany · Excellent

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 3

Experience in Manufacturing 9.5 y

Avg length 3 y 1 m

Longest experience 5 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Finance Business Partner | Deputy Plant Manager, Head of Controlling, Reporting & Investments, Industrial Engineer (Investment Controlling)

Main industries Manufacturing, Metals and Mining

Main business areas Finance, Accounting, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

March 2026

Last Update

June 2026

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Where is Alexander based?

Alexander is based in Hamburg, Germany.

What languages does Alexander speak?

Alexander speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Alexander have?

Alexander has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Alexander has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 2 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months. Note that Alexander may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Alexander be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Alexander would be well-suited for roles such as: Finance Business Partner | Deputy Plant Manager, Head of Controlling, Reporting & Investments, Industrial Engineer (Investment Controlling).

What is Alexander's latest experience?

Alexander's most recent position is Finance Business Partner | Deputy Plant Manager at Speira GmbH.

What companies has Alexander worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alexander has worked for Speira GmbH.

Which industries is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Metals and Mining.

Which business areas is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Strategy. Alexander also has some experience in Project Management.

Which industries has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Strategy.

What is Alexander's education?

Alexander holds a Master in Management & Engineering from Leuphana Universität Lüneburg and a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from Leuphana Universität Lüneburg.

What is the availability of Alexander?

Alexander will be available full-time from July 2026.

What is the rate of Alexander?

Alexander's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.