Christiane Ried - Interim Manager Finance

Q: Where is Christiane based?

Christiane is based in Munich, Germany .

Q: What languages does Christiane speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Christiane have?

Christiane has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Christiane has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 18 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months . Note that Christiane may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Christiane's latest experience?

Christiane's most recent position is Interim Manager Finance at NOVENTI Healthcare GmbH .

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

In recent years, Christiane has worked for NOVENTI Healthcare GmbH , Amazon Deutschland Services GmbH , CACEIS Bank S. A. German Branch , Combera GmbH , and ISARIA Wohnbau AG .

Q: Which industries is Christiane most experienced in?

Christiane is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology , and Banking and Finance . Christiane also has some experience in Manufacturing , Retail , and Biotechnology .

Q: Which business areas is Christiane most experienced in?

Christiane is most experienced in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Audit . Christiane also has some experience in Business Intelligence and Strategy .

Q: Which industries has Christiane worked in recently?

Christiane has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Retail , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas has Christiane worked in recently?

Christiane has recently worked in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Audit .

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Munich, Germany

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Experience

Mar 2026 - Present

3 months

Interim Manager Finance

NOVENTI Healthcare GmbH

Preparation of monthly and quarterly HGB financial statements
Account reconciliations
VAT returns
Process optimizations in accounting
Analysis of account structures and possible adjustments
Process descriptions and documentation
Review of checklist application
Accounting system: Navision

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025

2 years

Interim Manager Finance

Amazon Deutschland Services GmbH

Preparation and submission of statistical reports (Bundesbank, state statistical offices)
Preparation of audit-related documents
Support for cash bookings in the tax area
Assistance with payroll accounting for Amazon Austria and Poland
Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements
Calculation of provisions in the HR area
Collaboration with shared service centers (India, China)
Support during the annual audit
Accounting system: Oracle

Jul 2022 - Dec 2023

1 year 6 months

Interim Manager Finance

CACEIS Bank S. A. German Branch

Accounts payable
Creating payment runs
Reviewing and posting expense reports
Handling internal and external inquiries
Account reconciliations
Intercompany accounting
Year-end closing support
Handover of accounts payable accounting to the shared service center in Madrid
Preparation of documentation for the handover of accounts payable accounting to Madrid
Accounting systems: Tribank, Wings, NXG

Mar 2022 - Apr 2022

2 months

Interim SOX Manager

Combera GmbH

SOX testing and documentation for accounts payable and accounts receivable
Optimization of financial processes
Collaboration with the UK
Creating Excel analyses for controlling and financial accounting
Accounting system: Datev

Mar 2021 - Feb 2022

1 year

Interim Manager Finance

ISARIA Wohnbau AG

Preparation of monthly and quarterly HGB financial statements
Sole accounting responsibility for 5 projects
Process optimization
Accounts payable and receivable accounting
Accounting system: Datev

Dec 2020 - Feb 2021

3 months

Interim Finance Manager

Gilead Sciences GmbH

Preparation of monthly financial statements under HGB
Process optimization and support for projects
Point of contact for auditors
Point of contact for the purchase order process
Interface to the shared service center in Ireland for accounts payable and receivable queries
Regulatory reporting
Accounting system: Oracle

Feb 2020 - Dec 2020

11 months

Interim Accountant

SATZ GmbH

Accounts payable and receivable accounting
Travel expense reports
Sole accounting for a company
Accounting system: DATEV

Oct 2019 - Nov 2020

1 year 2 months

Interim Finance Manager

CACEIS Bank S. A. German Branch

Process optimization in finance
Project management for accounting-related projects
Sole accounting for a company
Reconciliation of internal accounts
Support for external auditors (financial and tax audits)
Advising on ongoing tax matters (VAT, EU sales listings)
Assisting with group financial statements under IFRS and HGB

Mar 2019 - Jun 2019

4 months

Interim Finance Manager

LivaNova AG

Supporting the Finance Director
Ongoing accounting with SAP
Process optimization in accounting
Advising on the organization of financial closings (checklist)
Collaboration with the parent company in Italy
Assisting in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements under HGB, IFRS, US GAAP
Accounting system: SAP

Dec 2018 - Feb 2019

3 months

Interim Finance Manager

Interhyp AG

Support for accounts payable and receivable accounting and controlling
Posting bank transactions
Ongoing accounting with Navision Dynamics
Focus areas: provisions; prepaid expenses
Entries in the general ledger and subledgers
Technical optimization of the ERP system with external consultants
Training of new employees
Assisting in the preparation of monthly financial statements
Accounting system: Microsoft Dynamics

Oct 2018 - Nov 2018

2 months

Interim Finance Manager

Galileo Global Education Germany GmbH

Support in accounting
Ongoing entries with Sage
Accounting implementation of company mergers and demergers with the Head of Finance
Accounting system: Sage

Sep 2018 - Oct 2019

1 year 2 months

Interim Finance Manager

Fischmann IT

Structuring of financial processes
Accounting with Lexware
Collaboration with the tax advisor
Financial advice to the managing director
Accounting system: Lexware

Feb 2018 - Aug 2018

7 months

Head of Accounting

Bene Arzneimittel GmbH

Optimization of workflows
Preparation of monthly financial statements under HGB/reporting
Booking provisions, fixed assets, general ledger and sub-ledger
Support for reporting and analysis
Collaboration with controlling
Recruiting new employees
VAT returns, intra-community transaction reports (ZM report)
Statistical reports
Supervision and coordination of external auditors
Support for the Head of Finance
Cash flow optimization
Management of 3 employees (accounting clerks)

Jul 2016 - Jan 2018

1 year 7 months

Senior Accountant II

Juno Therapeutics GmbH

Independent general ledger and accounts payable accounting
Fixed asset accounting
Execution of payment transactions
Bank postings
Preparation of VAT returns
Support during ERP implementation
Contribution to monthly closings (HGB, US GAAP)
Implementation of Microsoft Navision
Taking over accounting from the tax advisor

Mar 2015 - Jun 2016

1 year 4 months

Sole Accountant

Liqmatic GmbH

Setting up and structuring the accounting
Accounts payable and receivable accounting
Posting and issuing incoming and outgoing invoices
VAT returns, intra-community transaction reports (ZM reports)
Preparation of monthly financial statements under HGB
Preparation of VAT returns

Feb 2013 - Mar 2014

1 year 2 months

General Accountant

Perceptron GmbH

Processing general and sub-ledgers
Assisting with SOX processes and controls
Posting and preparing incoming and outgoing invoices
VAT advance returns and EC sales listings
Preparing monthly financial statements under HGB and US GAAP
Travel expense processing
Acting as deputy to the Head of Finance

May 2011 - Oct 2012

1 year 6 months

Assistant to the CEO

Vion GmbH

Project support
Collaborating with corporate controlling
Creating presentations
Data analysis
Working with management consultants (strategy consulting)

May 2010 - Dec 2010

8 months

Senior Accountant

TNS Infratest Shared Services

Tax postings under HGB and IFRS
Handling US tax packages and VAT issues
Supporting SOX audits
Preparing SOX audits with completeness checks
Advising departments
Main contact person for tax audits

Oct 2006 - Mar 2010

3 years 6 months

Assistant in Audit and Business Tax Compliance

Ernst & Young AG

Assisting in planning and executing audits of individual and consolidated financial statements for companies of various legal forms and sizes, both domestic and international
Auditing key year-end items such as cash, bank, receivables, liabilities, provisions, and fixed assets
Auditing the notes and the management report
Contributing to report preparation for annual audit and consolidated audit
Auditing consolidation entries
Team leadership
Preparing management letters
Preparing and reviewing workpapers
Conducting process walkthroughs at client sites
Implementing SOX processes

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Manufacturing, Retail, and Biotechnology.

Professional Services

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Manufacturing

Retail

Biotechnology

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Accounting, Finance, Audit, Business Intelligence, and Strategy.

Accounting

Finance

Audit

Business Intelligence

Strategy

Skills

Key Skills

Interim Management
Sole Bookkeeping
Team Leadership
Sox
Controlling Liaison
Reporting
Process Optimization
Cost Accounting
Hands-On Mentality
Knowledge Of Us Gaap, Ifrs, Hgb

Industry Experience

Pharma
Banking Services / Mortgage Financing
Biotechnology
Mechanical Engineering
Automotive Suppliers
Food Production
Online Travel
Market Research
Auditing
E-Commerce

It Skills

Sap Fi
Datev
Ms Dynamics (Navision)
Sage
Oracle
Varial
Ms Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2000 - Jun 2005

FH Neu-Ulm

Diploma in Business Administration (FH), Financial Accounting, Controlling and Human Resources · Business Administration · Neu-Ulm, Germany

Sep 1997 - Feb 2000

Hotel Bayerischer Hof

Hotel Management Specialist · Munich, Germany

Certifications & licenses

International Certified Accountant (IHK)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 19

Experience in Professional Services 4 y

Avg length 11 m

Longest experience 3 y 5 m

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Manager Finance, Interim SOX Manager, Interim Finance Manager

Main industries Professional Services, Information Technology, Banking and Finance

Main business areas Accounting, Finance, Audit

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

May 2026

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Where is Christiane based?

Christiane is based in Munich, Germany.

What languages does Christiane speak?

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

How many years of experience does Christiane have?

Christiane has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Christiane has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 18 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months. Note that Christiane may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Christiane be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Christiane would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager Finance, Interim SOX Manager, Interim Finance Manager.

What is Christiane's latest experience?

Christiane's most recent position is Interim Manager Finance at NOVENTI Healthcare GmbH.

What companies has Christiane worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christiane has worked for NOVENTI Healthcare GmbH, Amazon Deutschland Services GmbH, CACEIS Bank S. A. German Branch, Combera GmbH, and ISARIA Wohnbau AG.

Which industries is Christiane most experienced in?

Christiane is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology, and Banking and Finance. Christiane also has some experience in Manufacturing, Retail, and Biotechnology.

Which business areas is Christiane most experienced in?

Christiane is most experienced in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Audit. Christiane also has some experience in Business Intelligence and Strategy.

Which industries has Christiane worked in recently?

Christiane has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Retail, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Christiane worked in recently?

Christiane has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Audit.

What is Christiane's education?

Christiane holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from FH Neu-Ulm.

Does Christiane have any certificates?

Christiane has 1 certificate: International Certified Accountant (IHK).

What is the availability of Christiane?

Christiane will be available full-time from July 2026.

What is the rate of Christiane?

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