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Carsten Feichtinger

Interim Controller & Power BI Developer

Carsten Feichtinger
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Waldbronn, Germany

Experience

Sep 2015 - Present
10 years 7 months

Consultant / Trainer

SuccessTrend

Expertise details
Position Summary
Consultant / Trainer at SuccessTrend
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Finance
Project Management
  • Independent leadership, management, and execution of various consulting projects aimed at optimizing existing processes and implementing new tools.

  • Ensuring milestone achievement and project delivery on time, in quality, and within budget.

  • Leading regular meetings with key stakeholders at all levels.

  • Regular monitoring and analysis of project status.

  • Planning and conducting controlling seminars as well as successfully leading intercultural teams.

  • Achieved savings of up to €5 million per year by optimizing existing processes.

  • Successfully implemented and established innovative BI tools in an international corporation, including project management and training.

  • Design and implementation of Power BI.

Sep 2014 - Sep 2015
1 year 1 month
United States

Further Training in Leadership and Coaching

Professional Development

Expertise details
Position Summary
Further Training in Leadership and Coaching at Professional Development
Industries
Education
Business Areas
Human Resources
Nov 2012 - Aug 2014
1 year 10 months
Ettlingen, Germany

Head of Decentralized Controlling in Europe

PHARM-ALLERGAN GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Head of Decentralized Controlling in Europe at PHARM-ALLERGAN GmbH
Industries
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Finance
  • Functional and disciplinary leadership of decentralized cost controlling in Europe, overseeing 7 direct reports and managing a volume of €270 million.

  • Direct reporting to the Vice President Finance EMEA.

  • Member of the European Finance Lead Team and the extended German executive board.

  • Recruiting and further training of employees, including implementing sustainable development programs in finance.

  • Full responsibility for all controlling activities, especially budgeting, forecasting, and financial closing.

  • Successfully established two new teams in Europe.

  • Excellent positioning of the new organization within the new European business model.

Nov 2012 - Oct 2013
1 year
Ettlingen, Germany

Interim Head of Operational Sales Controlling Europe

PHARM-ALLERGAN GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Interim Head of Operational Sales Controlling Europe at PHARM-ALLERGAN GmbH
Industries
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Finance
Sales
  • Operational management of sales controlling with 7 direct reports.

  • Selection and development of employees.

  • Key account management for the Austrian distributor.

  • Developing decision-making foundations for price negotiations and assessing risks related to patent protection.

  • Implementation of pricing strategy and sales reporting at territory and customer levels.

  • Responsible for error-free bonus calculation for over 700 field sales employees across 15 countries.

  • Approval of bonus payments in the double-digit million range.

Jan 2008 - Dec 2012
5 years
Ettlingen, Germany

Controller Ophthalmology Southern Europe & Germany

PHARM-ALLERGAN GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Controller Ophthalmology Southern Europe & Germany at PHARM-ALLERGAN GmbH
Industries
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Accounting
Finance
Project Management
  • Full P&L controlling in five countries with revenues over €330 million.

  • Planning and conducting SAP training in Europe.

  • Managing the Europe-wide implementation of innovative processes.

  • Analysis, ranking, and optimization of control and management instruments.

  • Conducting profitability analyses.

  • Sparring partner to management for all commercial and structural questions and concerns.

  • Preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

  • Successfully coordinated all financial aspects of the European iPad project.

  • Awarded the Award of Excellence for various projects.

Business Analyst Pharma & Botox Germany/Austria

PHARM-ALLERGAN GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Business Analyst Pharma & Botox Germany/Austria at PHARM-ALLERGAN GmbH
Industries
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Business Intelligence

Controller Central European Markets

PHARM-ALLERGAN GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Controller Central European Markets at PHARM-ALLERGAN GmbH
Industries
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Accounting
Finance

Management Consultant

SCHLEGEL UND PARTNER GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Management Consultant at SCHLEGEL UND PARTNER GmbH
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Strategy

Industry Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time.

Experienced in Professional Services, Pharmaceutical, and Education.

Professional Services
Pharmaceutical
Education
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Finance, Project Management, Business Intelligence, Accounting, Human Resources, and Sales.

Finance
Project Management
Business Intelligence
Accounting
Human Resources
Sales
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Summary

Experienced controlling specialist who focuses on relevant potentials and applies an entrepreneurial mindset to expansion strategies. Versatile leader with strong intrinsic motivation to unfold opportunities in international markets. Ambitious division manager with high autonomy in leading multifunctional and intercultural teams. Empathetic and goal-driven stakeholder manager with pronounced leadership qualities. Passionate project manager with solid international expertise in finance & controlling.

Skills

  • Controlling / Due Diligence / Financial Reporting / Corporate Planning

  • Project Management / Stakeholder Management / Process Optimization / Interface Management

  • Interim Management / Organizational Development / Finance Management / Compliance Management

  • Extensive Excel Skills Including Macros, Power Query, And Power Pivot

  • Sap (Fi, Co, Sd)

  • Ms Office

  • Microsoft Power Bi

  • Oracle Financial Analyzer

  • Longview Solution

  • Hyperion

  • Sales Force

  • Ibm Tm1

  • Ibm Planning Analytics For Microsoft Excel (Pax)

  • Sql

  • Dax

  • Multivariate Analysis Methods

  • Datev

  • Lucanet

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Elementary

Education

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Diploma in Industrial Engineering and Management, Corporate Planning · Corporate Planning · Karlsruhe, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Controller Congress by the International Controller Association (ICV)

IFRS for Controllers

Controller Academy, Gauting near Munich

Controlling Marketing & Sales

Management Circle, Frankfurt

Controllers Diploma, Levels 1-5 by the Controller Academy

Gauting / Munich

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8
Experience in Professional Services 10.5 y
Avg length 2 y 5 m
Longest experience 10 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, United States)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Consultant / Trainer, Further Training in Leadership and Coaching, Head of Decentralized Controlling in Europe
Main industries Professional Services, Pharmaceutical, Education
Main business areas Finance, Project Management, Business Intelligence

Qualifications

Highest degree Master
Certifications earned 4

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Where is Carsten based?

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

What languages does Carsten speak?

Carsten speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Carsten have?

Carsten has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Carsten has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 8 months. Note that Carsten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Carsten be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Carsten would be well-suited for roles such as: Consultant / Trainer, Further Training in Leadership and Coaching, Head of Decentralized Controlling in Europe.

What is Carsten's latest experience?

Carsten's most recent position is Consultant / Trainer at SuccessTrend.

What companies has Carsten worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Carsten has worked for SuccessTrend.

Which industries is Carsten most experienced in?

Carsten is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Pharmaceutical, and Education.

Which business areas is Carsten most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Carsten worked in recently?

Carsten has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas has Carsten worked in recently?

Carsten has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Finance, and Project Management.

What is Carsten's education?

Carsten holds a Master in Corporate Planning from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).

Does Carsten have any certificates?

Carsten has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Controller Congress by the International Controller Association (ICV), IFRS for Controllers, and Controlling Marketing & Sales.

What is the availability of Carsten?

Carsten is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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