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Burkhard K.-Head of Finance and Accounting | Commercial Management | Head of Finance

Burkhard K.
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Wettringen, Germany

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Experience

Jul 2026 - Present

Head of Financial Accounting

St. Franziskus-Stiftung Münster

Position summary
Head of Financial Accounting at St. Franziskus-Stiftung Münster
Industries
Healthcare
Business areas
Accounting
Finance

approx. 15,000 employees

Financial statement processes across the group, financial accounting, and cash flow management.

Jan 2013 - Dec 2026

Head of Financial Accounting and Tax

Mathias-Stiftung Rheine

Position summary
Head of Financial Accounting and Tax at Mathias-Stiftung Rheine
Industries
Healthcare
Business areas
Accounting
Finance

approx. 4,500 employees

Overall responsibility for finance and tax, leadership of a team of 14 employees, monthly and annual financial statements, cash flow management, investment planning, budget calculations, tax audits, software implementation, and integration of payroll accounting processes.

Jan 2006 - Dec 2013

Head of Finance and HR, Authorized Signatory

Essmann's Backstube

Position summary
Head of Finance and HR, Authorized Signatory at Essmann's Backstube
Industries
Food and Beverage
Business areas
Accounting
Finance
Human Resources
Investments and M&A

approx. 600 employees

Finance and HR, annual financial statements, consolidation and reporting, cash flow, investment, and financing management, bank negotiations, accounts receivable and profit center accounting, benchmarks, risk management, and incentive systems.

Jan 2001 - Dec 2006

Accounts Payable Accountant

Essmann's Backstube

Position summary
Accounts Payable Accountant at Essmann's Backstube
Industries
Food and Beverage
Business areas
Accounting
Finance

approx. 450 employees

Accounts payable, fixed asset, and cash accounting, cash flow planning, and preparation of financial statements.

Mar 2000 - Present
Hybrid

Owner

Position summary
Owner
Industries
Agriculture
Business areas
Production
Sales

Part-time Bioland farm, suckler cow farming, direct marketing

Jul 1999 - Aug 2017

Managing Partner

Gebr. Krümpel GmbH & Co. KG

Position summary
Managing Partner at Gebr. Krümpel GmbH & Co. KG
Industries
Real Estate
Business areas
Operations
Sales

Project development, leasing, property management

Oct 1995 - Jul 2001

Managing Partner

Krümpel Bau GmbH

Position summary
Managing Partner at Krümpel Bau GmbH
Industries
Construction

Industry experience

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Experienced in Agriculture, Real Estate, Healthcare, Food and Beverage, and Construction.

Agriculture
Real Estate
Healthcare
Food and Beverage
Construction
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Business area experience

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Experienced in Sales, Production, Accounting, Finance, Operations, and Human Resources.

Sales
Production
Accounting
Finance
Operations
Human Resources
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Summary

Finance executive with over 25 years of experience, including more than 20 years in leadership roles in healthcare, mid-sized companies, and as a managing partner.

Skills

  • Financial Statements, Reporting, Consolidation
  • Cash Flow, Investment, And Financing Management
  • Tax, Operational, And Financial Statement Audits
  • Software Implementation, Process Optimization
  • Risk Management
  • Leadership Of Teams Of Up To 14 Employees
  • Stakeholder Communication: Executive Management, Auditors, Banks, Tax Authorities
  • Erp And Accounting Systems
  • Reporting And Consolidation Tools
  • Excel (Advanced)
  • Hospital Accounting
  • Nonprofit Law

Languages

German
Native

Education

B.A. · Business Administration

Certifications & licenses

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7
Experience in Agriculture 26.5 y
Avg length 11 y 3 m
Longest experience 26 y 8 m

Expertise

Recent roles Head of Financial Accounting, Head of Financial Accounting and Tax, Head of Finance and HR, Authorized Signatory
Main industries Agriculture, Real Estate, Healthcare
Main business areas Sales, Production, Accounting

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor
Certifications earned 2
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Burkhard is based in Wettringen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Burkhard speaks the following languages: German (Native).

Burkhard has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Burkhard has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 5 months. Note that Burkhard may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Burkhard would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Financial Accounting, Head of Financial Accounting and Tax, Head of Finance and HR, Authorized Signatory.

Burkhard's most recent position is Head of Financial Accounting at St. Franziskus-Stiftung Münster.

In recent years, Burkhard has worked for St. Franziskus-Stiftung Münster and Mathias-Stiftung Rheine.

Burkhard is most experienced in industries like Agriculture, Real Estate, and Healthcare. Burkhard also has some experience in Food and Beverage and Construction.

Burkhard is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Production, and Accounting. Burkhard also has some experience in Finance, Operations, and Human Resources.

Burkhard has recently worked in industries like Agriculture and Healthcare.

Burkhard has recently worked in business areas like Production, Sales, and Accounting.

Burkhard holds a Bachelor in Business Administration.

Burkhard has 2 certificates. These include: Betriebswirt VWA and Geprüfter Bilanzbuchhalter IHK.

Burkhard is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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