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Vienna, Austria

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Experience

Jun 2023 - Present

Self-employed

Controlling Lab eU

Position summary
Self-employed at Controlling Lab eU
Industries
Advertising
Biotechnology
Information Technology
Media and Entertainment
Retail
Telecommunication
Business areas
Accounting
Business Intelligence
Finance
Human Resources
Information Technology
  • Business intelligence and digitalization projects

  • Controlling as a Service

  • Financial accounting and payroll accounting

  • Interim management

  • Business Intelligence Competence Team (2025-2026) at a food retailer (21 Bn. revenue, 52k employees): Project work at the interface between the finance department and IT service provider; various implementation projects in reporting and business intelligence

  • Consulting services (2025-2026) for a biotech startup (3 Mio. revenue, 20 employees): Optimization and automation of accounting and controlling processes; introduction of a central data warehouse system for planning and reporting

  • Consulting services (2025-2026) in the broadcasting and telecommunications industry (130 Mio. revenue, 200 employees): Analysis and troubleshooting of financial processes in the BSS system (customer management and billing system)

  • Consulting services (2024) in the broadcasting and telecommunications industry (130 Mio. revenue, 200 employees): Migration and implementation of cost accounting in a new database system

  • Consulting services (2025-2026) for advertising/marketing agencies (40 Mio. revenue, 450 employees): Establishment of group-wide cash management in the holding company, liquidity planning, receivables management and consolidation

Jun 2023 - May 2024

Team Lead Controlling

Position summary
Team Lead Controlling
Industries
Fashion
Retail
Business areas
Finance
Project Management

Interim assignment in the textile retail industry

(80 Mio. revenue, 450 employees)

Leadership and management:

  • Interim management of the controlling team, with responsibility for operational management during a restructuring phase

Project management:

  • Implementation of a volume-based sales plan

Operational controlling:

  • Ensuring effective controlling processes, including budgeting, forecasting and reporting
Apr 2022 - Oct 2025

Founder and Pizzaiolo

Next Level Pizza Catering eU

Position summary
Founder and Pizzaiolo at Next Level Pizza Catering eU
Industries
Food and Beverage
Business areas
Production
May 2020 - May 2023

Head of Controlling and Accounting

Kontron Transportation GmbH

Position summary
Head of Controlling and Accounting at Kontron Transportation GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Accounting
Business Intelligence
Finance
  • Management of the Controlling and Accounting departments, with responsibility for a team of 10 employees
  • Responsible for project controlling in the CEE countries (AT, BE, BG, CZ, DE, HU, LT, LUX, PL, RO) and coordination with Sales and Project Management to ensure correct financial reporting in accordance with IFRS
  • Responsibility for consolidation and accounting of the group in accordance with IFRS and local standards in various countries (AT, DE, UK, CZ, PL)
  • Organization and execution of the annual audit in cooperation with external auditors
  • Organization and management of global budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Implementation of a new group chart of accounts and further development of the data warehouse system
Sep 2019 - Apr 2020

Head of Finance

Edtmayer Systemtechnik GmbH

Position summary
Head of Finance at Edtmayer Systemtechnik GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Accounting
Finance
  • Ensuring accurate financial accounting and reporting in accordance with local legal requirements, including the preparation and review of monthly and annual financial statements
  • Monitoring and managing the company's financial resources to ensure liquidity and support strategic decisions
  • Coordination with external tax advisors, payroll service providers and banks
Jan 2018 - Aug 2019

Controlling Management

Österreichischer Rundfunk - Technische Direktion

Position summary
Controlling Management at Österreichischer Rundfunk - Technische Direktion
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Finance
Project Management
Strategy
  • Advising the Technical Director on commercial and strategic matters, particularly in the area of technical production
  • Managing and implementing various projects to optimize internal service charging and increase efficiency in television technology
  • Developing structuring and efficiency measures for the department's strategic direction
May 2014 - Dec 2017

Head of Controlling

Österreichische Rundfunksender GmbH & Co KG

Position summary
Head of Controlling at Österreichische Rundfunksender GmbH & Co KG
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Accounting
Finance
  • Managing the controlling team of five employees, responsible for reporting, cost accounting and long-term planning for the ORS Group
  • Further developing business processes and controlling tools, integrating new employees and supporting the team's professional development
  • Managing the calculation of product prices, projects and business cases, as well as contributing to strategic corporate planning
  • Responsible for the conversion to and implementation of a new consolidation system to improve operational controlling processes
Feb 2010 - Apr 2014

Controller

Österreichische Rundfunksender GmbH & Co KG

Position summary
Controller at Österreichische Rundfunksender GmbH & Co KG
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Accounting
Business Intelligence
Finance
  • Responsible for operational reporting and budgeting, including the design and implementation of a new cost accounting model
  • Programming and implementing a full cost accounting system based on a database, as well as providing technical support for controlling processes
  • Establishing and implementing controlling for two new subsidiaries

Industry experience

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Experienced in Media and Entertainment, Advertising, Biotechnology, Information Technology, Retail, and Telecommunication.

Media and Entertainment
Advertising
Biotechnology
Information Technology
Retail
Telecommunication
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Business area experience

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Experienced in Finance, Accounting, Business Intelligence, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Production.

Finance
Accounting
Business Intelligence
Human Resources
Information Technology
Production
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Summary

Experienced controlling and finance expert with over 15 years of experience in optimizing financial processes and IT integration. With a strong focus on innovation, process optimization and effective communication, I am committed to supporting companies during transformation phases through strategic planning and excellent reporting.

Thanks to my strong communication skills, I explain complex matters clearly and understandably, which facilitates collaboration with various stakeholders and successfully drives project implementation. As an Interim Manager, I contribute my expertise in a targeted manner to fixed-term projects in order to support companies flexibly and efficiently.

Skills

  • Erp Systems: Sap R3/4hana, Ms Dynamics Nav, Bmd Ntcs, Datev
  • Business Intelligence: Power Bi, Cognos Tm1, Unit4/Prevero, Microstrategy, Sap Bw
  • Data Analysis: Sql, Power Query, Ms Fabric (Dataflows, Notebooks...), Python, Airflow
  • Ibcs-Compliant Reporting: Zebra Bi, Graphomate, Hi-Chart
  • Office, Especially Excel With Vba
  • Project Management: Management Of International Projects, Implementation Of Planning, Reporting And Bi Solutions
  • Change Management: Restructuring And Process Optimization, Establishment And Further Development Of Controlling Departments
  • Communication Skills: Clear Communication Of Complex Matters, Effective Stakeholder Management, Quick Comprehension
  • Leadership: Team Management, Employee Development
  • Professional Expertise: Bilanzbuchhalter

Languages

German
Advanced
English
Advanced

Education

Aug 2006 - Feb 2007

Tampere University of Technology

Industrial Management · Tampere, Finland

Oct 2003 - Nov 2009

Technische Universität Chemnitz

Magister · Business Administration and Sports Science · Chemnitz, Germany

Sep 1994 - Aug 2003

Marie-Curie-Gymnasium Dresden

Abitur · Advanced courses in Mathematics and Physics · Dresden, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Bilanzbuchhalter und Personalverrechner (öffentlich bestellt nach §51 BibuG)

ESG-Manager (Austrian Standard Certified)

IBCS Certified Consultant

Microsoft Certified Fabric Analytics Engineer (DP-600)

Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300)

SAP-Zertifikat „Internes Rechnungswesen“

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8
Experience in Media and Entertainment 13 y
Avg length 2 y 7 m
Longest experience 4 y 2 m

Expertise

Recent roles Self-employed, Team Lead Controlling, Founder and Pizzaiolo
Main industries Media and Entertainment, Advertising, Biotechnology
Main business areas Finance, Accounting, Business Intelligence

Qualifications

Highest degree Master
Certifications earned 6
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Anton is based in Vienna, Austria and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

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

Anton has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Anton has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Anton may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Anton would be well-suited for roles such as: Self-employed, Team Lead Controlling, Founder and Pizzaiolo.

Anton's most recent position is Self-employed at Controlling Lab eU.

In recent years, Anton has worked for Controlling Lab eU, Next Level Pizza Catering eU, and Kontron Transportation GmbH.

Anton is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage. Anton also has some experience in Advertising, Biotechnology, and Information Technology.

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

Anton has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage, Advertising, and Biotechnology.

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

Anton holds a Master in Business Administration and Sports Science from Technische Universität Chemnitz.

Anton has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Bilanzbuchhalter und Personalverrechner (öffentlich bestellt nach §51 BibuG), ESG-Manager (Austrian Standard Certified), and IBCS Certified Consultant.

The availability of Anton needs to be confirmed.

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