Filippo Fronterre - Interim CFO

Q: Where is Filippo based?

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

Q: What languages does Filippo speak?

Filippo speaks the following languages: Italian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Filippo have?

Filippo has at least 3 years of experience. During this time, Filippo has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months . Note that Filippo may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Filippo's latest experience?

Filippo's most recent position is Interim Treasury Manager at Magirus Gruppe .

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

In recent years, Filippo has worked for Magirus Gruppe , Sofinter Group , SMABIT GmbH , HEP Global Gruppe , and Waggonbau Graaff GmbH and SEMA GmbH – VTG Group .

Q: Which industries is Filippo most experienced in?

Filippo is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Automotive , and Transportation .

Q: Which business areas is Filippo most experienced in?

Filippo is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Accounting , and Legal . Filippo also has some experience in Project Management .

Q: What is Filippo's education?

Filippo holds a Master in Accounting, Financial Management & Control from Bocconi University .

Q: Does Filippo have any certificates?

Filippo has 4 certificates . Among them, these include: Balanced Score Card Specialist , Chief Compliance Officer , and ESG sustainability reporting consultant .

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Heilbronn, Germany

Experience

Aug 2025 - Dec 2025

5 months

On-site

Interim Treasury Manager

Magirus Gruppe

Description: Implementation of liquidity planning in a group in turnaround. Services:

Use of a 13-week planning cycle with the implementation of clear cash-oriented management
Establishment of clear and structured processes (timely invoicing, reminders for overdue customer invoices, structured payment runs) with employee motivation
Training of the sales network on the systematic application of advance payments when negotiating terms
Use of factoring in different countries (D, A, I, F)
Management of bank guarantees and use of parallel insurance guarantees
Setup of cash pooling
Execution of active and passive letters of credit

Feb 2024 - Jul 2025

1 year 6 months

Milan, Italy

Interim CFO

Sofinter Group

Interim CFO for turnaround, in-house restructuring under IDW S6 and protective shield proceedings
€350M revenue
615 employees

Jun 2023 - Nov 2023

6 months

Berlin, Germany

Consultant

SMABIT GmbH

Consultant on asset deal for insolvency prevention and restructuring
€2M revenue
14 employees

Apr 2023 - Oct 2023

7 months

Güglingen, Germany

Interim Dir. Accounting

HEP Global Gruppe

Backlog reduction and process optimization
€88M revenue
147 employees

Sep 2022 - Jan 2023

5 months

Hanover, Germany

Commercial head

Waggonbau Graaff GmbH and SEMA GmbH – VTG Group

Management of the SSC project and interim year-end closing
€59M revenue
317 employees

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Automotive, and Transportation.

Professional Services

Automotive

Transportation

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Finance, Accounting, Legal, and Project Management.

Finance

Accounting

Legal

Project Management

Summary

Internationally experienced interim CFO and turnaround manager with over 25 years of leadership experience in finance and transformation roles. He has a business degree, is a certified tax advisor and completed advanced training in restructuring & turnaround, and works fluently in German, English, French and Italian. His career spans senior positions in international publicly listed corporations as well as in the German and European mid-market, with operational responsibility in Germany, Italy, Switzerland, France and South Korea. Today, through the iCFO-interim GmbH he founded, he supports companies, industry groups and investors in Germany and across Europe as an interim manager in debt restructuring, turnaround projects, restructurings, post-merger integrations and growth-driven transformations.

Skills

Interim Management, Restructuring & Turnaround, Debt Advisory, Esg, Csr Reporting, Domestic And International Assignments, Projects And Leadership Roles

Post-merger / Acquisition Integration
Implementation And Digitalization Of Controlling Systems
Restructuring & Turnaround, Refinancing
Interim Coverage Of Vacancies In Finance Or Controlling
Introduction Of New Erp & Digital Systems
Budgeting, Rolling Forecast, Balanced Scorecard Implementation
Cash Flow And Working Capital Optimization
General Corporate Finance
Supply Chain Financing
Private Equity Funds – M&a – Ipo Support

Leadership Positions

Cfo
Cfo Of Cro Team
Commercial Managing Director / Finance Director
Head Of Finance & Hr
Head Of Finance, Controlling & It
Vice President Finance
Managing Director & Cfo
Financial Advisor
Chairman Of The Board
Mayor

Sectors – Size – Position

Capital Goods €350m Cfo, Turnaround
Renewable Energy €88m Interim Dir. Accounting
Freight Wagons (Rail) €59m Interim Commercial Head
Aerospace (Investment Casting – Defense) Chf120m Head Of Finance, Controlling & It
Investment Casting Pension Fund Chf10m Managing Director & Chairman Of The Board
Automotive (Die Casting) €62m Cfo, Hr, It
Mechanical Engineering €20m Cfo, Hr, It
Logistics & Transportation €49m Cfo, Managing Director
Municipal Utilities €51m Chairman Of The Board
Municipal Administration €10m Mayor
Telecommunications €60m Cfo, Vp Finance
Industrial Services €44m Finance Manager
Electronics €250m Head Of Accounting

Expertise

Restructuring Plan (Idw S6), Protective Shield Proceedings, Debt Advisory
Risk Management / Early Warning Systems
Budgeting, Planning, Controlling
Cost Accounting / Throughput Accounting / Kpi Systems
Balanced Scorecard
International Accounting (Hgb, Swiss Gaap Fer, Oic, Pgc, Ifrs, Us Gaap, Ro Gaap)
Esg Sustainability Reporting
Public Administration (Municipalities, States, Federal)

Company Types

Start-up
Multinational
Owner-managed
Publicly Listed
State-owned

ERP

Sap R/3
Sap Business One
Sap S/4 Hana
Pro Alpha
Jd Edwards
Sage
Infor/igf
Microsoft Axapta
Proalpha

Digital Systems

Aaro
Cognos
Qlik View
Board
Digital Box (Warehouse Management) – Reply Ag
Qs System – Böhme & Weihs Gmbh
Business Intelligence – Datex Srl
Smail – Franchising System Management
Rossum

Languages

Italian

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Education

Bocconi University

Business Administration BS+Master · Accounting, Financial Management & Control · Milan, Italy

Certifications & licenses

Balanced Score Card Specialist

University of Castellanza

Chief Compliance Officer

IHK

ESG sustainability reporting consultant

ACCOVALIST Institute

Restructuring & turnaround consultant

IfUS Institute

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Professional Services 2 y

Avg length 7 m

Longest experience 1 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Italy)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Treasury Manager, Interim CFO, Consultant

Main industries Professional Services, Automotive, Transportation

Main business areas Finance, Accounting, Legal

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

September 2024

Last Update

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Filippo based?

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

What languages does Filippo speak?

Filippo speaks the following languages: Italian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Filippo have?

Filippo has at least 3 years of experience. During this time, Filippo has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months. Note that Filippo may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Filippo be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Filippo would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Treasury Manager, Interim CFO, Consultant.

What is Filippo's latest experience?

Filippo's most recent position is Interim Treasury Manager at Magirus Gruppe.

What companies has Filippo worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Filippo has worked for Magirus Gruppe, Sofinter Group, SMABIT GmbH, HEP Global Gruppe, and Waggonbau Graaff GmbH and SEMA GmbH – VTG Group.

Which industries is Filippo most experienced in?

Filippo is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Automotive, and Transportation.

Which business areas is Filippo most experienced in?

Filippo is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Legal. Filippo also has some experience in Project Management.

What is Filippo's education?

Filippo holds a Master in Accounting, Financial Management & Control from Bocconi University.

Does Filippo have any certificates?

Filippo has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Balanced Score Card Specialist, Chief Compliance Officer, and ESG sustainability reporting consultant.

What is the availability of Filippo?

Filippo will be available full-time from April 2026.

What is the rate of Filippo?

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