Dennis Trawinski - Head of Finance / Commercial Managing Director

Q: Where is Dennis based?

Dennis is based in Hamburg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Dennis speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Dennis have?

Dennis has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Dennis has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months . Note that Dennis may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Dennis's latest experience?

Dennis's most recent position is Head of Finance / Commercial Managing Director at Lotsenbüro für temporäre Bauten und mobile Lösungen GmbH .

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

In recent years, Dennis has worked for Lotsenbüro für temporäre Bauten und mobile Lösungen GmbH , Lowe Refrigeration Deutschland GmbH , ZetaDisplay Germany GmbH , CAPinside GmbH , and Zodiac Cabin Controls GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Dennis most experienced in?

Dennis is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical , Aerospace and Defense , and Banking and Finance . Dennis also has some experience in Professional Services , Construction , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Dennis most experienced in?

Dennis is most experienced in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Audit . Dennis also has some experience in Logistics , Supply Chain Management , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Dennis worked in recently?

Dennis has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense , Banking and Finance , and Construction .

Q: Which business areas has Dennis worked in recently?

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

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Hamburg, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 5 months

Head of Finance / Commercial Managing Director

Lotsenbüro für temporäre Bauten und mobile Lösungen GmbH

Responsible for Finance, Insurance, and Legal, including 3 department heads
Leading and managing day-to-day accounting
Preparing and reporting monthly financial statements according to HGB and IFRS
Corporate controlling including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Point of contact for external authorities, banks, tax advisors, and auditors
Implementing group-wide processes at the corporate level
Preparing annual financial statements according to HGB
Supporting the annual audit
Supporting special audits and due diligence projects at the group level
Insourcing of accounting, including ERP implementation and department development

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 5 months

Managing Director

Lowe Refrigeration Deutschland GmbH

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

2 years

Finance Manager Germany

ZetaDisplay Germany GmbH

Responsible for Finance, HR, Legal & Insurance
Managing 2 employees at the Ahrensburg location
Preparing monthly and annual financial statements according to HGB and IFRS
Implementing controlling systems and transforming the company as part of the Zeta Group
Implementing the group-wide ERP system "NetSuite" in Germany
Reporting monthly results to the group
Point of contact for banks, auditors, and tax advisors
Point of contact during audits
Creating budgets and forecasts, including monthly variance analysis for the German entity

Jan 2021 - Dec 2023

3 years

Manager Accounting & Controlling

CAPinside GmbH

Preparing monthly and annual financial statements according to HGB
Contributing to and overseeing day-to-day accounting (managing 0.5 FTE internally and collaborating with an SSC in Poland)
Reporting monthly results and variance analyses to management and shareholders
Payroll accounting
Implementing controlling systems and KPI-based reporting
Point of contact for auditors, tax advisors, and authorities
Creating forecasts, budgets, and 5-year planning
Data protection coordinator
Responsible for IT (hardware, software, and license allocation)

Jan 2018 - Dec 2021

4 years

Financial Reporting Officer

Zodiac Cabin Controls GmbH

Monthly reporting to the group headquarters in Paris and the division headquarters in California
Responsible for monthly and annual financial statements according to HGB and IFRS
Acting as head of finance in their absence
Point of contact for auditors and tax advisors
Auditing Finance, HR, and Supply Chain as the Internal Controls Correspondent for Zodiac Cabin Controls
Responsible Trade Compliance Correspondent for Zodiac Cabin Controls
Project lead for internal projects such as implementing finance tools or restructuring the company from Zodiac to Safran (leading 3–10 team members)
Creating the monthly forecast, budget, and 5-year planning
Financial LEAR for Zodiac Cabin Controls on EU-funded projects
Data Protection Officer

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

3 years

Audit Assistant

Mazars GmbH

Annual financial statement audits for various companies under HGB
Preparation of annual financial statements under HGB
Preparation of tax returns
Review of tax assessments
Participation in special audits in international teams
Fraud audits

Jan 2012 - Dec 2016

5 years

Export Clerk / Customs Officer

medac GmbH

Preparation of shipping documents for international shipments
Point of contact for international clients and consignment warehouses in Italy and the UK
Organization of shipments
Training of employees on customs topics
Application and management of customs permits

Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

1 year

Dispatcher

MF Mineraloel-Logistik GmbH

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Pharmaceutical, Aerospace and Defense, Banking and Finance, Professional Services, Construction, and Manufacturing.

Pharmaceutical

Aerospace and Defense

Banking and Finance

Professional Services

Construction

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Accounting, Finance, Audit, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, and Business Intelligence.

Accounting

Finance

Audit

Logistics

Supply Chain Management

Business Intelligence

Summary

Experienced finance executive with strong leadership skills and solid expertise in building and developing commercial structures in companies of all sizes – from international corporations to dynamic startups. Proven track record in managing post-acquisition processes, implementing ERP and controlling systems, and building high-performing finance teams. International experience and in-depth knowledge of HGB and IFRS, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance – combined with an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong hands-on approach.

Skills

Microsoft Office: Expert-Level Skills
Infor/M3: Very Good Knowledge
Hyperion: Very Good Knowledge
Sap: Very Good Knowledge
Google Workspace: Very Good Knowledge
Data Protection Officer (TÜV Certified)
Licensed Customs Declarant

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2016 - Jun 2019

FOM Hochschule für Oekonomie und Management

Master of Science, Finance & Accounting · Finance & Accounting · Germany · 1.9

Oct 2013 - Jun 2016

FOM Hochschule für Oekonomie und Management

Bachelor of Arts, Management Accounting and Controlling · Management Accounting and Controlling · Germany · 1.9

Oct 2009 - Jun 2011

DHL Express Germany GmbH

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services Clerk · Germany

Certifications & licenses

Data Protection Officer

TÜV-certified

Licensed Customs Declarant

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Pharmaceutical 5 y

Avg length 2 y 9 m

Longest experience 4 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Head of Finance / Commercial Managing Director, Managing Director, Finance Manager Germany

Main industries Pharmaceutical, Aerospace and Defense, Banking and Finance

Main business areas Accounting, Finance, Audit

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

May 2026

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Where is Dennis based?

Dennis is based in Hamburg, Germany.

What languages does Dennis speak?

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

How many years of experience does Dennis have?

Dennis has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Dennis has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Dennis may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Dennis be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Dennis would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Finance / Commercial Managing Director, Managing Director, Finance Manager Germany.

What is Dennis's latest experience?

Dennis's most recent position is Head of Finance / Commercial Managing Director at Lotsenbüro für temporäre Bauten und mobile Lösungen GmbH.

What companies has Dennis worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Dennis has worked for Lotsenbüro für temporäre Bauten und mobile Lösungen GmbH, Lowe Refrigeration Deutschland GmbH, ZetaDisplay Germany GmbH, CAPinside GmbH, and Zodiac Cabin Controls GmbH.

Which industries is Dennis most experienced in?

Dennis is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical, Aerospace and Defense, and Banking and Finance. Dennis also has some experience in Professional Services, Construction, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Dennis most experienced in?

Dennis is most experienced in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Audit. Dennis also has some experience in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Dennis worked in recently?

Dennis has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Banking and Finance, and Construction.

Which business areas has Dennis worked in recently?

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

What is Dennis's education?

Dennis holds a Master in Finance & Accounting from FOM Hochschule für Oekonomie und Management and a Bachelor in Management Accounting and Controlling from FOM Hochschule für Oekonomie und Management.

Does Dennis have any certificates?

Dennis has 2 certificates. These include: Data Protection Officer and Licensed Customs Declarant.

What is the availability of Dennis?

Dennis will be available full-time from May 2026.

What is the rate of Dennis?

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