Dirk Hansen - Controlling Consultant

Q: Where is Dirk based?

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

Q: What languages does Dirk speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Dirk have?

Dirk has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Dirk has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months . Note that Dirk may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Dirk's latest experience?

Dirk's most recent position is Controlling Consultant at JobRad GmbH .

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

In recent years, Dirk has worked for JobRad GmbH , RWE Renewables GmbH , Best Secret GmbH , Bausch & Lomb / Dr. Mann , and Bauer Media Group .

Q: Which industries is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Professional Services , and Advertising . Dirk also has some experience in Energy , Government and Administration , and Media and Entertainment .

Q: Which business areas is Dirk most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in industries like Energy , Media and Entertainment , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in business areas like Finance , Accounting , and Business Intelligence .

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Hamburg, Germany

Experience

May 2025 - Jul 2025

3 months

Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Controlling Consultant

JobRad GmbH

Design of C-level report
Identification of KPIs and creation of dashboards

Feb 2023 - May 2025

2 years 4 months

Essen, Germany

IT/OT Controller (vacancy coverage)

RWE Renewables GmbH

IT/OT project controlling for wind farms
Optimization of settlement process
Forecast, budget, quarterly reporting

Aug 2022 - Feb 2023

7 months

Munich, Germany

IT Controller (vacancy coverage)

Best Secret GmbH

Month-end closing, budget, forecast
Activation of IT projects / collaboration with auditors

Dec 2021 - Aug 2022

9 months

Berlin, Germany

Controlling Consultant

Bausch & Lomb / Dr. Mann

Design of forecast/planning process (top-down approach)
Creation of business cases for price increases and discounts

Jul 2021 - Nov 2021

5 months

Hamburg, Germany

Setup of IT controlling

Bauer Media Group

Creation of reports and KPIs
Forecast/budget

Feb 2021 - Jul 2021

6 months

Hamburg, Germany

Business Controller (vacancy coverage)

Bauer Media Group

Month-end closing, forecast, analyses, business partnering
Creation of business cases

Feb 2020 - Feb 2021

1 year 1 month

Hamburg, Germany

Team member on project to implement full cost accounting

Dataport AöR

Calculation of services for volume-based billing
Simulation of the service volume framework

Jun 2019 - Dec 2019

7 months

Hamburg, Germany

Establishment of tech controlling

SDA SE

Development of product strategy/pricing model/business case
Creation of five-year plan, reports, KPIs

Oct 2016 - May 2019

2 years 8 months

Hamburg, Germany

Head of Controlling at the content marketing agency "Hoffmann und Campe X"

Hoffmann und Campe GmbH

Responsibility for finance & controlling
Advisor/sparring partner to the management
Management of the external accounting service provider

May 2012 - Mar 2016

3 years 11 months

Hamburg, Germany

Senior Project Controller

Atos SE

Creation of business cases / scenario models
Offer calculation / price negotiation
Post-merger integration (transition & transformation)

Apr 2010 - Apr 2012

2 years 1 month

Hamburg, Germany

Bid Manager

Atos SE

Bid management (project lead for tenders)
Offer preparation, approval process, price negotiation

Oct 2007 - Mar 2010

2 years 6 months

Hamburg, Germany

Senior Controller

Atos SE

Integration of a business unit (via outsourcing)
Monthly closing, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis
Project status reports / KPIs

Jan 2002 - Sep 2007

5 years 9 months

Various roles in controlling

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Professional Services, Energy, Advertising, Media and Entertainment, and Government and Administration.

Information Technology

Professional Services

Energy

Advertising

Media and Entertainment

Government and Administration

Business Area Experience

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

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

Finance

Accounting

Project Management

Strategy

Sales

Business Intelligence

Skills

Tools: Sap R/3 Co/fi/ps, S4hana, Sap Bw, Power Bi, Ibm Cognos, Tm1, Lucanet, Board, Qlikview, Excel (Pivot Tables, Vlookup, Etc.)
Accounting Standards Knowledge: Hgb And Ifrs

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1998 - Sep 2001

HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration (formerly Wirtschaftsakademie Hamburg)

Dual study program in Business Administration, degree: Business Economist and Industrial Clerk · Business Administration · Hamburg, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 13

Experience in Information Technology 10 y

Avg length 1 y 9 m

Longest experience 5 y 8 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Controlling Consultant, IT/OT Controller (vacancy coverage), IT Controller (vacancy coverage)

Main industries Information Technology, Professional Services, Energy

Main business areas Finance, Accounting, Project Management

Profile

Created

May 2025

Last Update

September 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Dirk based?

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

What languages does Dirk speak?

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

How many years of experience does Dirk have?

Dirk has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Dirk has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months. Note that Dirk may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Dirk be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Dirk would be well-suited for roles such as: Controlling Consultant, IT/OT Controller (vacancy coverage), IT Controller (vacancy coverage).

What is Dirk's latest experience?

Dirk's most recent position is Controlling Consultant at JobRad GmbH.

What companies has Dirk worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Dirk has worked for JobRad GmbH, RWE Renewables GmbH, Best Secret GmbH, Bausch & Lomb / Dr. Mann, and Bauer Media Group.

Which industries is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Advertising. Dirk also has some experience in Energy, Government and Administration, and Media and Entertainment.

Which business areas is Dirk most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in industries like Energy, Media and Entertainment, and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Business Intelligence.

What is Dirk's education?

Dirk attended HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration (formerly Wirtschaftsakademie Hamburg) for Business Administration.

What is the availability of Dirk?

Dirk is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Dirk?

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