Bernt A.-Interim Manager
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Experience
Interim Manager
AF Schweiz GmbH
- Interim CEO for a company in the healthcare industry. Billing services provided by doctors and clinics, as well as their pre-financing
- Negotiations regarding claims management for a construction company (claim of 35 Mio.)
- Recruitment of banking staff in wealth management under mandate for an established recruitment consultancy
- Managed the accounting of a temporary staffing company under mandate
Head of Central Services / CFO, Member of the Executive Board under mandate for restructuring
WB Bürgin AG / WB Solar Partners AG
Responsible for finance, controlling, IT, and HR
Introduction of an Internal Control System (IKS) and IT Risk Management
Financial planning and liquidity planning
Digitization of processes (finance, HR), claims management
Purchasing and contract management
Support in sales negotiations
Built up the photovoltaic company WB Solar Partners AG as Managing Director (5 employees)
Led the company out of a liquidity crisis. Took over active accounts receivable management
Structured and organized new bank financing
Centralized purchasing and reduced purchasing costs by 15 %
Established the organization for finance and accounting, controlling, purchasing, logistics, IT, HR, and administration
Increased the number of employees from 40 to 200 and recruited key personnel
Legally optimized construction contracts and reduced claims costs by approximately 3-4 Mio. through negotiations
WB Solar Partners AG generated approximately 2 Mio. in revenue in its 2nd year with a positive EBIT
Director, CEO
Glarner Kantonalbank
Member of the Credit Committee, Board member of the Association of Cantonal Banks
Board member of Finnova AG (IT company for banking software)
Initiator and Foundation Board member of KMU Finance plus (mezzanine financing), together with Otto Inneichen, Thurgauer Kantonalbank, and Nidwaldner Kantonalbank
Managed an entire bank (160 employees)
Developed a new Cantonal Bank Act, a new business organization, and a new strategy together with the Bank Council
Resolved legal cases inherited from predecessors
Initiated, implemented, and introduced the new comprehensive bank IT system Finnova; successfully completed implementation within 9 months; reduced costs by 30 %
Trained sales staff and actively accompanied advisors at client meetings
Improved profitability (tripled gross profit, Cost Income Ratio of 45 %, previously over 70 %)
Acquired a factoring company for SME clients
Acquired various real estate, commercial, and private clients (focus on SMEs, Greater Zürich Area region); increased commercial clients by 25 %
Partner, Risk and Financial Management
Arthur Anderson
- Implemented operational risk management at banks
- Introduced company-wide risk management for a retailer in Portugal
- Conducted and optimized a treasury risk analysis for a Swiss airline
- Implemented company-wide risk management for a global cement manufacturer
- Analyzed and optimized the hedging strategy of an airline in Basel
Deputy Director, Head of World Class Finance and Risk Management
KPMG
- Rebuilt a team of 12 consultants in risk and financial management
- Established new treasury operations for the Infineon Group in Munich following its separation from Siemens
- Successfully established new treasury operations for Wincor Nixdorf
- Analyzed and optimized the risk processes of a global commodities group for its aluminum division
- Conducted due diligence on an aluminum group in Germany for the Swiss acquirer, including recommendations for the acquisition decision
- Automated the closing process of a German publicly listed company (worldwide consolidated financial statements 3 days after the end of the quarter, revenue of 8 billion euros)
Head of Finance, Deputy CFO, Head of Export Financing
Sulzer Rüti AG
- Managed the Finance, Treasury and Export Financing departments
- Supported sales worldwide with innovative financing solutions and led contract negotiations. Financing solutions for customers to purchase the machines
Senior Manager, Commercial Loans and Trade Finance, Syndications
Standard Chartered Bank
Acquisition and management of corporate clients with international trading activities Structuring of trade finance and commercial loans Acquisition and implementation of syndicated corporate financing
Head of International and Infrastructure Financing
ANZ Grindlays Bank
- Liaised with government authorities and built up a Chinese and Japanese client base
- Structured and financed infrastructure projects and export transactions
Relationship Manager, Authorized Signatory, Commercial and Trade Finance Clients
ANZ Grindlays Bank
Acquisition and management of commercial clients in Switzerland with international business, mainly in Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America Structuring of international financing (projects and trade finance)
Apprenticeship, Letters of Credit 12 Mte., Foreign Loans for Companies and Banks
Schweizerische Kreditanstalt
Vocational training accompanied by the Swiss Business School, completed with a qualification as a Commercial Employee with a Federal Diploma. 1 year in the Letters of Credit department. Reviewing letters of credit and carrying out transactions with clients, including advising clients. 1 year in credit administration for the USA, Canada and Bahamas region. Reviewing loan applications from the regions and setting bank limits for this region
Industry experience
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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Energy, Construction, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Metals and Mining.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Customer Service, Sales, and Information Technology.
Summary
Entrepreneurial executive with extensive experience as CEO and CFO, in-depth financial expertise, and broad experience managing entire companies and, specifically, finance departments. I have experience in coaching, consulting, process management, and change management. My particular strengths are negotiation and contract management, along with strong IT skills. I have worked in various industries, especially construction, banking, and mechanical engineering. I have also carried out various M&A transactions, including the necessary due diligence. I successfully built up 2 startups under mandate and handed them over to management. I am results-oriented, analytical, proactive, and hands-on. I understand our clients’ needs well and can therefore contribute new solutions to the company’s success. As a strategy consultant and in line management, I have demonstrated my entrepreneurial skills. I enjoy working with people and can motivate them to achieve outstanding performance.
Skills
- Develop Strategies And Implement Them Within Budget
- Manage Teams And Companies
- Specialist In Finance And Accounting As Cfo
- Microsoft Programs: Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Erp Systems: Sap, Sorba, Finnova, Sage
Languages
Education
Graduate School of Business Administration
Betriebsökonom dipl. oek. · Business Administration · Zürich, Switzerland
Studied Business Administration and graduated as Betriebsökonom
Schweizerische Kreditanstalt
Banking apprenticeship · Switzerland
Kaufmännische Schule
Commercial School · Zürich, Switzerland
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
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Bernt is based in Wangen, Switzerland and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Bernt speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary), Russian (Elementary).
Bernt has at least 45 years of experience. During this time, Bernt has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 6 months. Note that Bernt may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Bernt would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager, Head of Central Services / CFO, Member of the Executive Board under mandate for restructuring, Director, CEO.
Bernt's most recent position is Interim Manager at AF Schweiz GmbH.
In recent years, Bernt has worked for AF Schweiz GmbH and WB Bürgin AG / WB Solar Partners AG.
Bernt is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Energy, and Construction. Bernt also has some experience in Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Metals and Mining.
Bernt is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Procurement. Bernt also has some experience in Customer Service, Sales, and Information Technology.
Bernt has recently worked in industries like Energy, Construction, and Banking and Finance.
Bernt has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Procurement.
Bernt attended Graduate School of Business Administration for Business Administration.
Bernt is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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