Andrea Von Der Grün - Interim Manager, Senior Expert in Controlling & Business Intelligence

Q: Where is Andrea based?

Andrea is based in Rehau, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Andrea speak?

Andrea speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Andrea have?

Andrea has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Andrea has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 9 years and 10 months . Note that Andrea may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Andrea's latest experience?

Andrea's most recent position is Interim Manager, Senior Expert in Controlling & Business Intelligence at Freelance .

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

In recent years, Andrea has worked for Freelance , Bruhn Consulting , and Lamilux Heinrich Strunz Holding GmbH & Co. KG .

Q: Which industries is Andrea most experienced in?

Andrea is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Andrea most experienced in?

Andrea is most experienced in business areas like Business Intelligence , Accounting , and Finance . Andrea also has some experience in Human Resources .

Q: Which industries has Andrea worked in recently?

Andrea has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Andrea worked in recently?

Andrea has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence , Accounting , and Finance .

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Rehau, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 5 months

Interim Manager, Senior Expert in Controlling & Business Intelligence

Freelance

Sep 2022 - Dec 2022

4 months

Senior Consultant and Team Lead Data Analytics and Controlling

Bruhn Consulting

Independent project work in HR controlling as a vacancy cover with process optimization
Design of KPIs for an HR controlling dashboard in Power BI
Support in data analytics and development of proposals for marketable and fair employee compensation in several large companies

Nov 1999 - Sep 2022

22 years 11 months

Head of Controlling

Lamilux Heinrich Strunz Holding GmbH & Co. KG

Led and built the controlling department for over 20 years with employee development on personal and professional levels
Power of attorney since 2020
Set up and sustainably expanded the controlling department and cost calculations for the entire group
Clear and focused reporting for stakeholders with monthly presentations and strategy meetings
Sales controlling
Production controlling
Procurement controlling
Fixed cost controlling
Cost center accounting
Cost unit accounting
Multi-level contribution margin accounting
Project margin pre- and post-calculation
Planning and budgeting
Overhead rate calculation
Operating cost sheet (BAB)
Investment controlling
Profitability calculations
Inventory management
System-driven costing
Managed calculation and master data departments for production control in the ERP system, ensuring data availability for all subsequent production and controlling processes
Developed various control tools with early warning indicators to support goal achievement
System-driven post-calculation of construction projects and live post-calculation of ongoing projects with result forecasting by creating necessary data structures in the ERP system and building reporting
Integrated company acquisitions into the existing system landscape and established controlling in subsidiaries
Continuously designed and developed tools for departments to improve operational control
Responsible for process changes and customizing in the ERP system in controlling, costing, accounting, and procurement/material management areas
Reviewed and approved change requests as well as testing and implementation
Supported the migration of different Microsoft Dynamics Navision ERP system versions
Introduced QlikView and Qlik Sense as BI tools, including design and programming of data models and visualizations for sales, procurement/material management, production, cost controlling, staffing, and employee development
Trained departments in using and analyzing data in BI tools
Implemented and rolled out JET Reports to automate manual Excel reporting with live data
Initiated and led the 'strong purchasing' project to improve procurement/material management performance with ABC and XYZ classifications, supplier evaluation, and negotiation preparation
Built an early warning system for material availability in production
Optimized inventory management regarding capital tie-up and delivery capability
Designed and built a dashboard for materials management and procurement in QlikView
Collaborated closely and supported production management on material availability, capacity utilization, supplier management, investment projects, profitability calculations, and performance measurement
Designed and built a production dashboard in QlikView for production and capacity control as well as operational and strategic planning

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing and Professional Services.

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Business Intelligence, Accounting, Finance, and Human Resources.

Business Intelligence

Accounting

Finance

Human Resources

Summary

Experienced Senior Controlling Expert with over 20 years of professional experience in operational and strategic controlling, with a strong affinity for digitization and company-wide performance and process optimization.

Skills

Personal Strengths**
Passionate Business Economist With Strong Self-Motivation
Doer With Foresight And Strong Analytical Skills
Many Years Of Leadership, Motivation, Personal And Professional Development Of Employees Through Responsibility, Constructive And Solution-Oriented Behavior Combined With Empathy And Personality
Valued Business Partner For Business Aspects Of Corporate Management At All Levels
Relevant Experience In Company-Wide Efficiency Improvements And Process Acceleration Using Modern Digital Tools (Strong It And Bi Affinity) With Sustainable And Consistent Implementation
Focused Work, Quick Comprehension, And Fast Grasp Of Complex Relationships
Lean Mindset
Collaborative Working
Assertiveness
Hands-On Mentality
Management**
C-Level
Power Of Attorney
Leading The Controlling Department For Over 20 Years With A Team Of Up To 10 Employees
Leadership Qualities**
High Motivation And Development Of Employees
Engaging Presence Through Solution-Oriented Behavior, Appreciation, And Empathy
Reliable And Trustworthy Working Style
Situational Leadership
Strong Networking
Communication**
Open And Honest
Factual And Appreciative
Skills And Expertise**
Comprehensive, In-Depth Business Administration Knowledge
Relevant Professional Experience In Operational And Strategic Controlling In An Industrial Environment
Analysis Of Company Results And Development Of Action Areas In Line With Business Strategy Using Meaningful Kpis And Reporting Systems
Analysis And Presentation Of Company Results To The Management Team
Implementation Of Reporting, Analytics, And Planning Solutions
Continuous Improvement Of Controlling Processes
Efficiency Analysis, Driving Change Processes, And Performance Optimization Through Use Of New Technologies Or Support In Strategic Change
Goal Setting And Cascading Aligned With Corporate Objectives
Technical Interface Competence And Interdisciplinary Thinking
Strong It And Business Intelligence Affinity
Accounting Knowledge According To Hgb
It Skills**
Microsoft Office (Very Good)
Excel Expert Knowledge, Pivot Tables (Very Good)
Vba (Basic Knowledge)
Microsoft Dynamics Navision 2009 To Microsoft Dynamics 365, Key User Knowledge In Interface And Data Structure In Almost All Modules (Very Good)
Writing Sql Queries (Good)
Etl Competence (Very Good)
Business Intelligence Tools (Data Modeling And Visualization): Qlikview (Very Good), Qlik Sense (Very Good), Jet Reports (Excel Add-On For Report Automation With Database Queries From Erp System) (Very Good), Power Bi (Basic Knowledge)
Edi Interface Competence (Very Good)
Lucanet User Knowledge (Very Good)
Other Training**
Modern Supplier Management
Basics Of Project Management
Leadership Training**
Leading Remotely
Efficient Leadership (Mehrwissen)
Employee Conversation Training

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1995 - Apr 2000

University of Applied Sciences Hof

Diploma in Business Administration (FH), Accounting/Controlling · General Business Administration · Hof, Germany · 1.8

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 3

Experience in Manufacturing 23 y

Avg length 8 y 10 m

Longest experience 22 y 10 m

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Manager, Senior Expert in Controlling & Business Intelligence, Senior Consultant and Team Lead Data Analytics and Controlling, Head of Controlling

Main industries Manufacturing, Professional Services

Main business areas Business Intelligence, Accounting, Finance

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Profile

Created

January 2024

Last Update

February 2026

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Where is Andrea based?

Andrea is based in Rehau, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Andrea speak?

Andrea speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Andrea have?

Andrea has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Andrea has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 9 years and 10 months. Note that Andrea may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Andrea be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Andrea would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager, Senior Expert in Controlling & Business Intelligence, Senior Consultant and Team Lead Data Analytics and Controlling, Head of Controlling.

What is Andrea's latest experience?

Andrea's most recent position is Interim Manager, Senior Expert in Controlling & Business Intelligence at Freelance.

What companies has Andrea worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andrea has worked for Freelance, Bruhn Consulting, and Lamilux Heinrich Strunz Holding GmbH & Co. KG.

Which industries is Andrea most experienced in?

Andrea is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Andrea most experienced in?

Andrea is most experienced in business areas like Business Intelligence, Accounting, and Finance. Andrea also has some experience in Human Resources.

Which industries has Andrea worked in recently?

Andrea has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Andrea worked in recently?

Andrea has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Accounting, and Finance.

What is Andrea's education?

Andrea holds a Bachelor in General Business Administration from University of Applied Sciences Hof.

What is the availability of Andrea?

Andrea is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Andrea?

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