Christopher Sorg

Q: Where is Christopher based?

Christopher is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Christopher speak?

Christopher speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Christopher have?

Christopher has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Christopher has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year . Note that Christopher may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Christopher's latest experience?

Christopher's most recent position is Founder at Re-Build Finance .

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

In recent years, Christopher has worked for Re-Build Finance , VelpTec , Hivebuy GmbH , The Mentoring Club gUG , and Cremanski&Company GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Christopher most experienced in?

Christopher is most experienced in industries like Retail , Information Technology , and Education . Christopher also has some experience in Fashion , Banking and Finance , and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas is Christopher most experienced in?

Christopher is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Accounting , and Project Management . Christopher also has some experience in Information Technology , Operations , and Human Resources .

Q: Which industries has Christopher worked in recently?

Christopher has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Education , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas has Christopher worked in recently?

Christopher has recently worked in business areas like Finance , Information Technology , and Operations .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Oct 2023 - Present

2 years 6 months

Founder

Re-Build Finance

Sep 2023 - Present

2 years 7 months

Lecture for Accounting & Controlling

VelpTec

Apr 2022 - Present

4 years

Purchase to Pay Implementation Expert/Chief of Staff

Hivebuy GmbH

Full-time role overseeing company operations, finance, and human resources
Key achievements include reducing process duration within finance and implementing systems to scale the business
Responsible for setting up a customer success function, including on-boarding and consulting of multiple businesses simultaneously regarding purchase to pay automation and implementing the Hivebuy P2P Solution including ERP Integration
Assist the CEO with strategic planning, operational decision-making, and day-to-day management of the company

Apr 2022 - Present

4 years

Mentor

The Mentoring Club gUG

Provide guidance and support to mentees in developing their careers in the areas of Finance, HR, Operations, Career Development and Entrepreneurship

Jul 2021 - Apr 2022

10 months

Head of People & Operations

Cremanski&Company GmbH

Led the people and operations team, overseeing departments such as finance, legal, and office management
Implemented automated finance processes and OKR framework as well as different software tools for Finance and HR

Jun 2021 - Apr 2022

11 months

Senior Finance Manager

Beautiful Drinks GmbH

Led the finance function, with responsibilities including operational accounting, controlling, and forecasting

Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

6 months

Business Delivery Manager

Hypatos GmbH

Assisted customers in understanding Hypatos technology, serving as a sparring partner during PoC projects for Accounts Payable automation
Improved data analysis processes and restructured customer communication and success to reduce process time

Jul 2020 - Dec 2021

1 year 6 months

Manager Project & Process Management

Zalando SE

Led a team of five people and oversaw the integration management of Zalando's S/4 Hana Offprice Project
Responsibilities included test management, data migration and all finance processes of the company

Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

1 year 1 month

Project Manager Finance

Zalando SE

Contributed to Zalando's SAP S/4 Hana Transformation Project, building a new finance master data concept for business partners and serving as scenario lead for the major R2R, P2P and O2C processes
Set up the Purchase to Pay process for 56 entities with integration into a central finance system

Jul 2016 - Jun 2019

3 years

Project Management Specialist

Zalando SE

Successfully led Zalando's first chatbot project, which involved building a chatbot to process invoice status requests, leading to savings of around 80k within the first 6 months
Implemented digital archiving of documents and restructured the accounting communication landscape, resulting in increased efficiency and improved processes
Assisted senior project managers in various tasks related to digital archiving of documents and restructuring of accounting communication landscape
Mainly responsible for managing fast fashion and corporate suppliers, with a focus on problem-solving and improving supplier relations

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Retail, Information Technology, Education, Fashion, Banking and Finance, and Professional Services.

Retail

Information Technology

Education

Fashion

Banking and Finance

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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

Experienced in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Project Management, Operations, and Human Resources.

Finance

Accounting

Information Technology

Project Management

Operations

Human Resources

Summary

Experienced finance professional with a strong background in operations management, process improvement, and analytics. Skilled in human resources, investor relations, and financial reporting. Excels in leading teams and implementing systems to scale businesses.

Skills

Finance Digitalisation
Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Project Management
Business Strategy
Finance
Complex Problem Solving

Languages

English

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Education

Mar 2022 - Aug 2023

ThePower Business School

Master of Business Administration · Business Administration · Berlin, Germany

Jan 2017 - Dec 2019

Fachhochschule für Oekonomie und Management (FOM)

Bachelor Professional of Economics (CCI) · Economics · Berlin, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certificate In Organizational Leadership

Harvard Business School

Lean Six Sigma Certification Green Belt

Technische Universität München

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Retail 5.5 y

Avg length 2 y

Longest experience 3 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Founder, Lecture for Accounting & Controlling, Purchase to Pay Implementation Expert/Chief of Staff

Main industries Retail, Information Technology, Education

Main business areas Finance, Accounting, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

December 2023

Last Update

January 2026

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Where is Christopher based?

Christopher is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Christopher speak?

Christopher speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Christopher have?

Christopher has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Christopher has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Christopher may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Christopher be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Christopher would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder, Lecture for Accounting & Controlling, Purchase to Pay Implementation Expert/Chief of Staff.

What is Christopher's latest experience?

Christopher's most recent position is Founder at Re-Build Finance.

What companies has Christopher worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christopher has worked for Re-Build Finance, VelpTec, Hivebuy GmbH, The Mentoring Club gUG, and Cremanski&Company GmbH.

Which industries is Christopher most experienced in?

Christopher is most experienced in industries like Retail, Information Technology, and Education. Christopher also has some experience in Fashion, Banking and Finance, and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas is Christopher most experienced in?

Christopher is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Project Management. Christopher also has some experience in Information Technology, Operations, and Human Resources.

Which industries has Christopher worked in recently?

Christopher has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Education, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Christopher worked in recently?

Christopher has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Information Technology, and Operations.

What is Christopher's education?

Christopher holds a Master in Business Administration from ThePower Business School and a Bachelor in Economics from Fachhochschule für Oekonomie und Management (FOM).

Does Christopher have any certificates?

Christopher has 2 certificates. These include: Certificate In Organizational Leadership and Lean Six Sigma Certification Green Belt.

What is the availability of Christopher?

Christopher is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Christopher?

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