Florian Lehmann - Interim Head of Transformation

Q: Where is Florian based?

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

Q: What languages does Florian speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Florian have?

Florian has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Florian has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 15 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months . Note that Florian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Florian's latest experience?

Florian's most recent position is Interim Head of Transformation at TOMRA Systems ASA .

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

In recent years, Florian has worked for TOMRA Systems ASA , CycleFusion Group , Schotten & Hansen Holding Inc. / Schotten & Hansen Inc. , Schotten & Hansen Ltd. , and BPM Broadcast & Professional Media GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Florian most experienced in?

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

Q: Which business areas is Florian most experienced in?

Florian is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Strategy , and Operations . Florian also has some experience in Investments and M&A , Business Intelligence , and Accounting .

Q: Which industries has Florian worked in recently?

Florian has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Manufacturing , and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas has Florian worked in recently?

Florian has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence , Finance , and Strategy .

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Hamburg, Germany

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Experience

Jun 2023 - Present

3 years

Interim Head of Transformation

TOMRA Systems ASA

Strategic Transformation & Value Creation: Initiated and implemented a company-wide transformation program to establish a scalable, process-oriented organization. Focus on strategic agility, cost leadership and long-term financial resilience in a volatile market environment.
Operational Excellence & Digitalization: Introduced digital management tools and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and speed up decision-making. Designed a modern operating model to promote data-driven leadership and transparency across the value chain.
Finance, Controlling & Performance Management: Built an integrated finance and controlling framework with clear KPI structures to manage profitability, OPEX and cash flow. Developed a rolling forecast model and established robust reporting mechanisms as a basis for strategic decisions at the C-level.
Working Capital, Liquidity Management & Treasury: Optimized working capital and managed the cash conversion cycle through targeted measures in inventory, receivables and payables management. Established an integrated treasury architecture for active liquidity planning and strengthening financial flexibility.
Global Integration & ERP Transformation: Led the global harmonization of systems and processes by implementing a scalable ERP platform. Promoted synergies and transparency across borders to strengthen the global finance architecture.
Growth Strategy, Efficiency Improvement & Executive Sparring: Responsible for designing and implementing group-wide initiatives for cost reduction, efficiency gains and sustainable growth, directly impacting EBITDA and overall financial performance. Worked closely on developing and executing investment strategies, resource allocation and transformation priorities to strengthen long-term competitiveness and return on capital.

Dec 2022 - Apr 2023

5 months

Interim CFO

CycleFusion Group

Financial Restructuring & Reporting: Optimized financial processes and implemented private equity-compliant reporting.
Liquidity, Capital & Controlling Management: Responsible for liquidity planning, working capital management and building an integrated controlling function to stabilize the group's finances and improve performance. Developed a rolling forecast model for active management of cash flows, costs and results.
Post-Merger Integration & Scaling: Managed the integration and scaling of the group after mergers.
Group Reporting & Financial Management: Responsible for preparing monthly and annual financial statements for five subsidiaries (GER, UK, NL) and the consolidated financial statements (HGB, IFRS). Restructured financial processes and implemented private equity reporting.

Jun 2021 - Jan 2023

1 year 8 months

United States

Member Board of Directors

Schotten & Hansen Holding Inc. / Schotten & Hansen Inc.

Jun 2021 - Jan 2023

1 year 8 months

United Kingdom

Managing Director & Shareholder

Schotten & Hansen Ltd.

Apr 2020 - Jun 2021

1 year 3 months

Business Consultant

BPM Broadcast & Professional Media GmbH

Financial Management & Controlling: Developed and implemented solid budget planning, liquidity management and transparent reporting to ensure the company's financial stability.
Restructuring & Recovery: Strategically realigned the company focusing on efficiency gains, cost optimization and sustainable profitability.
Crisis Management & Financing: Secured long-term financing for the company during the COVID-19 pandemic based on the restructuring results.
M&A Strategy & Company Sale: Structured and supported the successful sale of the company to a strategic investor, including financial and due diligence processes.

Dec 2019 - Nov 2022

3 years

Interim CFO & CRO

Schotten & Hansen GmbH

Financial Strategy & Controlling: Built and optimized finance and controlling processes to securely support the company's financing.
Monthly and Annual Financial Statements: Fully responsible for preparing the monthly and annual financial statements of the group according to German GAAP (HGB), including consolidation, audits, and reporting to shareholders and banks.
Liquidity Management: Implemented an efficient cash flow planning system to ensure financial stability.
Data-driven Management: Developed and introduced KPI-based reporting for all performance areas to continuously steer the company.
Cost Management: Established cost center and cost unit accounting for precise analysis and control of profitability.
Restructuring & Transformation: Led a strategic realignment focused on sustainable growth and profitability (67% increase in revenue, over 900% improvement in operating profitability, achieving a double-digit EBITDA margin).
International Expansion: Realigned internationalization by setting up foreign subsidiaries, building a global sales network, and successfully acquiring and managing international projects.

Jun 2019 - Sep 2019

4 months

Management Consultant

MI.T Gastro Management GmbH

Business Development & Strategy: Developed a comprehensive business plan for a European company in the food & beverage sector, with a clear focus on scalability and market potential.
Investor Acquisition & Fundraising: Identified, approached, and negotiated with potential investors to finance the company's growth.
Successful Capital Raising: Secured a European venture company builder as the lead investor.

Dec 2018 - Aug 2019

9 months

Management Consultant

schweco GmbH

Organizational Development & Scaling: Strengthened the company structure and optimized processes to enable sustainable growth.
Management & Controlling Systems: Implemented powerful planning and control tools for efficient company management.
Financial Management & Reporting: Developed and implemented structured budgeting, cash planning, and transparent reporting to ensure financial stability.
M&A & Financing Strategy: Created innovative financing solutions for acquiring new stakes and expanding the investment portfolio.
Buy & Build Strategy: Prepared and strategically positioned the company for targeted expansion through acquisitions, reinforcing the structure and processes to secure growth.

Oct 2016 - Nov 2018

2 years 2 months

CFO & Member of the Executive Board

Cadolto Fertiggebäude GmbH & Co. KG

Finance & Corporate Management: Overall responsibility for finance, accounting, controlling, and legal matters across the group.
Monthly and Annual Financial Statements: Responsible for preparing monthly and annual accounts of the group (12 entities) under German GAAP (HGB), including consolidation, audits, and regular reporting to shareholders and supervisory bodies.
Strategic Transformation: Developed and implemented a growth and earnings strategy, including a full restructuring and strategic realignment in collaboration with employee representatives.
Financial Management & Capital Strategy: Optimized cash, finance, and treasury processes, and developed a sustainable financing strategy involving external capital providers.
Controlling & Performance Management: Set up project and corporate controlling for large-scale projects with volumes up to EUR 100 million.
Efficiency Improvement & Process Optimization: Analyzed and optimized order-to-cash and end-to-end processes to boost operational excellence.
M&A & Corporate Sale: Structured and executed the sale of the company to a strategic investor as part of a succession solution.
Risk Management & Financing: Managed group financing, including guarantees and sureties totaling EUR 50 million.

Jan 2016 - Sep 2016

9 months

Sabbatical

Feb 2011 - Dec 2015

4 years 11 months

Advisory Board Member

Werner Maschinenbau GmbH

Sep 2008 - Jun 2014

5 years 10 months

Advisory Board Member & Shareholder

J.H. Ziegler GmbH

Dec 2007 - Jun 2016

8 years 7 months

Supervisory Board Member

ASC-TEC AG

May 2007 - Dec 2015

8 years 8 months

Investment Manager & Investor & Managing Director

Unger Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH

Investment Strategy & Deal Sourcing: Building a strong network for corporate investments and identifying mid-market investment opportunities (succession solutions, growth financing).
Financial Analysis & Company Valuation: Conducting detailed company valuations, key performance analyses, and due diligence for potential investments.
Transaction Financing: Structuring and securing financing for company acquisitions, including preparing bank presentations.
Value Creation & Business Development: Developing and implementing investment strategies, buy-and-build concepts, and efficiency programs for sustainable profit growth.
Controlling & Reporting: Implementing investment controlling and supporting the commercial management in portfolio companies.
M&A Transactions: Managing company acquisitions and sales with intensive buy-side and sell-side due diligence support.

Dec 2002 - Apr 2007

4 years 5 months

Senior Manager & Automotive Consultant

xpuls business solutions GmbH

Leadership & Business Development: Responsible for up to 10 employees, recruiting and leading international consulting projects in General Management, Operational Excellence & Lean Manufacturing.
Project & Revenue Responsibility: Managing national and international production, logistics, and process optimization projects with full budget, revenue, and cost accountability.
Strategic Business Development: Further developing the consulting portfolio, standardizing methods, and expanding market positioning.
Efficiency Improvement & Digitization: Implementing Lean Manufacturing, digital factory concepts, and ramp-up management to optimize production and logistics processes.

Dec 2001 - Nov 2002

1 year

Los Angeles, United States

Logistics Project Manager

arvato services Inc (Bertelsmann)

Supply chain optimization: planning, budgeting and implementation of supply chain and CRM processes to increase efficiency.
Process management: analysis and optimization of operational business processes to boost performance and reduce costs.
Strategic space utilization: developing space usage concepts to optimize the location strategy.
Warehouse & logistics management: improving goods receipt and storage processes, including implementing technical goods receipt controls in SAP R/3.
Restructuring & transformation: successful realignment and efficiency improvement of a printing plant within the group.

Industry Experience

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

Manufacturing

Aerospace and Defense

Banking and Finance

Automotive

Professional Services

Construction

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Finance, Strategy, Operations, Investments and M&A, Business Intelligence, and Accounting.

Finance

Strategy

Operations

Investments and M&A

Business Intelligence

Accounting

Summary

Visionary and results-oriented manager with extensive experience in corporate management, transformation and financial management. Successful implementation of growth strategies, restructurings and operational excellence in international companies across various industries. Proven track record in value creation, process optimization and market expansion.

Skills

Very Good: Ms Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel And Access), Ms Visio, Ms Project, Delmia Dpe And Delmia Alb, Datev, Managersql, Ifs
Good: Sap, Various Erp And Bi Systems As Well As Workflow Management Systems, Bi Tools And Project Management Solutions

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Nov 1996 - Oct 2001

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration · Erlangen, Germany

Aug 1992 - Jul 1993

First Coast High School

Exchange Year · Jacksonville, United States

Gymnasium Rahlstedt

High School Diploma · Hamburg, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 16

Experience in Manufacturing 10 y

Avg length 2 y 11 m

Longest experience 8 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (United States, United Kingdom)

Primary country United States

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Head of Transformation, Interim CFO, Member Board of Directors

Main industries Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, Banking and Finance

Main business areas Finance, Strategy, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

April 2025

Last Update

April 2026

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Where is Florian based?

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

What languages does Florian speak?

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

How many years of experience does Florian have?

Florian has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Florian has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 15 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Florian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Florian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Florian would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Head of Transformation, Interim CFO, Member Board of Directors.

What is Florian's latest experience?

Florian's most recent position is Interim Head of Transformation at TOMRA Systems ASA.

What companies has Florian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Florian has worked for TOMRA Systems ASA, CycleFusion Group, Schotten & Hansen Holding Inc. / Schotten & Hansen Inc., Schotten & Hansen Ltd., and BPM Broadcast & Professional Media GmbH.

Which industries is Florian most experienced in?

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

Which business areas is Florian most experienced in?

Florian is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Strategy, and Operations. Florian also has some experience in Investments and M&A, Business Intelligence, and Accounting.

Which industries has Florian worked in recently?

Florian has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas has Florian worked in recently?

Florian has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Finance, and Strategy.

What is Florian's education?

Florian holds a Master in Business Administration from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg.

What is the availability of Florian?

Florian is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Florian?

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