Arnd Furken - Senior Manager

Q: Where is Arnd based?

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

Q: What languages does Arnd speak?

Arnd speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Intermediate), French (Elementary), Dutch (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Arnd have?

Arnd has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Arnd has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 7 years and 5 months . Note that Arnd may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Arnd's latest experience?

Arnd's most recent position is Senior Manager at Gehrke Maas Consulting .

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

In recent years, Arnd has worked for Gehrke Maas Consulting .

Q: Which industries is Arnd most experienced in?

Arnd is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage , Professional Services , and Pharmaceutical . Arnd also has some experience in Information Technology , Manufacturing , and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas is Arnd most experienced in?

Arnd is most experienced in business areas like Audit , Finance , and Strategy . Arnd also has some experience in Legal .

Q: Which industries has Arnd worked in recently?

Arnd has recently worked in industries like Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Arnd worked in recently?

Arnd has recently worked in business areas like Strategy .

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Ulm, Germany

Experience

Jan 2018 - Present

8 years 3 months

Senior Manager

Gehrke Maas Consulting

Jan 2014 - Dec 2017

4 years

Head of Internal Audit

Kontron AG

Jan 2011 - Dec 2014

4 years

Head of Internal Audit, Compliance Manager and Data Protection Officer

APCOA Parking Holdings GmbH

Jan 2005 - Dec 2011

7 years

Head of Internal Audit

Ratiopharm

Jan 1989 - Dec 2005

17 years

Various positions in finance and internal audit

British American Tobacco p.l.c.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Food and Beverage, Professional Services, Pharmaceutical, Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Real Estate.

Food and Beverage

Professional Services

Pharmaceutical

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Real Estate

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Audit, Finance, Strategy, and Legal.

Audit

Finance

Strategy

Legal

Summary

Customer-oriented, strong leadership skills, quality-conscious and team-oriented with over 20 years of professional and leadership experience, extensive experience in various management positions in internal audit, controlling and administration

Skills

Project Management Experience In All Management Functions
Audit, Auditor (It/non-it): Idw: Ps 330, Ps 850, Ps 860, Ps 880, Ps 951, Rs Fait 1-4; Ssae 16 Or Isae 3400/3402; Sox/jsox, Cobit, Coso
Regulatory: Conducting It Security Audits, Finma, Bafin, Dora, Bait, Vait, Kait, Psd2, Eba Guidelines, Rts, Marisk, §44 Kwg, Data Protection (Eu Gdpr), Esg, Kyc, Kwg, Aml, Oprisk
Information Security: Bsi Baseline Protection, Bsi Standards 100-1, 100-2, 100-3, 100-4, Iso 27001 And 27002, Dora, Itil, Itsm/isms, Bcm/bia
It Skills: Microsoft Office, Project, Mindmap, Sap Fi/co, Sap Mm, Sap R/3, User Management, Ms Navision, Audimax, Ibm Iseries (As400), Idea (Specialist Knowledge), Acl
Internal Audit
Risk Management
Compliance (Also Interim Cco)
It Audits (Gitc / Idw Ps 330/880/951/outsourcing/cloud Etc.)
Project Management
Bait / Dora Implementation
External Data Protection Officer
Interim Manager (Head Of Finance - Cfo, Head Of Internal Audit, Cae, Risk Management)
Iso 27001 Lead Auditor
Setting Up An Internal Control System Including Drafting The Written Policies (Cobit/coso)
Controlling
Access Management

Languages

English

Advanced

German

Intermediate

French

Elementary

Dutch

Elementary

Education

Universität Hamburg

Pre-diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration · Hamburg, Germany

RWTH Aachen

Diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration · Aachen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Accredited Auditor for Internal Audit Systems

DIIR

Certified Internal Auditor

Controller's Diploma

Controller Academy Gauting

GDPR Certified Data Protection Specialist

DEKRA

Lead Auditor ISO 27001

DGI®

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Food and Beverage 17 y

Avg length 8 y

Longest experience 16 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Senior Manager, Head of Internal Audit, Head of Internal Audit, Compliance Manager and Data Protection Officer

Main industries Food and Beverage, Professional Services, Pharmaceutical

Main business areas Audit, Finance, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 5

Profile

Created

January 2025

Last Update

March 2026

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Where is Arnd based?

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

What languages does Arnd speak?

Arnd speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Intermediate), French (Elementary), Dutch (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Arnd have?

Arnd has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Arnd has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 7 years and 5 months. Note that Arnd may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Arnd be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Arnd would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Manager, Head of Internal Audit, Head of Internal Audit, Compliance Manager and Data Protection Officer.

What is Arnd's latest experience?

Arnd's most recent position is Senior Manager at Gehrke Maas Consulting.

What companies has Arnd worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Arnd has worked for Gehrke Maas Consulting.

Which industries is Arnd most experienced in?

Arnd is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Professional Services, and Pharmaceutical. Arnd also has some experience in Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Real Estate.

Which business areas is Arnd most experienced in?

Arnd is most experienced in business areas like Audit, Finance, and Strategy. Arnd also has some experience in Legal.

Which industries has Arnd worked in recently?

Arnd has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas has Arnd worked in recently?

Arnd has recently worked in business areas like Strategy.

What is Arnd's education?

Arnd holds a Master in Business Administration from RWTH Aachen.

Does Arnd have any certificates?

Arnd has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Accredited Auditor for Internal Audit Systems, Certified Internal Auditor, and Controller's Diploma.

What is the availability of Arnd?

Arnd is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Arnd?

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