Frank Hertkorn - Head of Finance

Q: Where is Frank based?

Frank is based in Darmstadt, Germany .

Q: What languages does Frank speak?

Frank speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Frank have?

Frank has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Frank has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months . Note that Frank may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Frank's latest experience?

Frank's most recent position is Head of Finance at Sudarshan Germany Horizons GmbH .

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

In recent years, Frank has worked for Sudarshan Germany Horizons GmbH , Heubach Colorants Germany GmbH , and Cartonplast Holding GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Frank most experienced in?

Frank is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Manufacturing , and Chemical . Frank also has some experience in Pharmaceutical , Professional Services , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas is Frank most experienced in?

Frank is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Business Intelligence , and Accounting . Frank also has some experience in Sales , Operations , and Human Resources .

Q: Which industries has Frank worked in recently?

Frank has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Chemical .

Q: Which business areas has Frank worked in recently?

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

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Darmstadt, Germany

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Experience

Mar 2025 - Sep 2025

7 months

Langelsheim, Germany

Head of Finance

Sudarshan Germany Horizons GmbH

Led the finance and controlling department at the Langelsheim site with 6 employees
Prepared annual financial statements, served as contact for auditors and tax advisors
Created monthly closing reports, commented on variances with recommendations for action
Budgeting and forecasts for 3 companies, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, cost center and investment planning
Integrated finance and controlling processes of the insolvent Heubach GmbH into the Sudarshan group

Oct 2023 - Feb 2025

1 year 5 months

Langelsheim, Germany

Finance Manager – Head of Finance

Heubach Colorants Germany GmbH

Led the finance and controlling department at the Langelsheim site with 6 employees
Prepared monthly and annual financial statements, as well as reports and variance analyses with recommendations for action
Budgeting and forecasts for 3 Heubach companies, including P&L, cost center and investment planning
Acted as the main contact for auditors and tax advisors
Collaborated with the insolvency administration on all finance topics, prepared weekly cash and P&L forecasts, and ensured operational insolvency processes

Apr 2020 - Sep 2023

3 years 6 months

Group Controller

Cartonplast Holding GmbH

Managed budgeting and alignment of key performance data for the German entities
Prepared and commented on reports and financial statements for group management and investors
Analyzed key KPIs for steering and provided recommendations with implementation of actions
Built and enhanced BI structures and integrated diverse data into data models using PowerPivot and PowerBI

Apr 2017 - Dec 2019

2 years 9 months

Manager Sales Controlling and Operations Team

MoneyGram International

Planned quarterly and annual cost, revenue and transaction targets for 3 sales channels in 19 countries with approx. €300 million in revenue
Created management reports on the sales team's goal achievement and dashboard reports
Monitored and improved the sales incentive system in line with the company's strategic goals
Managed and led a team of three

May 2013 - Mar 2017

3 years 11 months

Accountant / Financial Analyst

MoneyGram International

Prepared closing reports for DACH entities in collaboration with an external tax advisor
Managed accounts payable
Calculated and posted revenues according to transfer pricing (cost-plus method)

Apr 2012 - Apr 2013

1 year 1 month

Associate and Diploma Candidate

KPMG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft AG

Client project to outsource controlling processes to a shared service center
Harmonization of operational charts of accounts in a global industrial company, analysis of general ledger and profit and loss accounts, and preparation of presentations for the steering committee
Development of an evaluation model for ERP systems, defining evaluation criteria to support the decision to introduce a new ERP system

Sep 2010 - Apr 2012

1 year 8 months

Business Consultant

Self-employment

Infraserv GmbH & Co. KG: analysis of megatrends and scenario development in the chemical and pharma industry under the specific conditions of the Höchst Industrial Park
Heraeus Holding GmbH: process optimization and visualization of Shared Service Center processes
Merck Serono GmbH: process mapping, documentation and optimization of HR processes

Sep 2008 - Jan 2009

5 months

Australia

Intern

Würth Australia

3-month internship in finance and products

Aug 2004 - Aug 2005

1 year 1 month

Copake, United States

Civilian service

Camphill Village in Copake

Work in a facility for people with disabilities, living and working together with physically and mentally disabled individuals

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Manufacturing, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Professional Services, and Healthcare.

Banking and Finance

Manufacturing

Chemical

Pharmaceutical

Professional Services

Healthcare

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Finance, Business Intelligence, Accounting, Sales, Operations, and Audit.

Finance

Business Intelligence

Accounting

Sales

Operations

Audit

Skills

Sap Co/Fi, Lucanet
Microsoft Excel, Power Query, Power Pivot
Microsoft Powerpoint
Salesforce, Essbase, Cognos, Oracle

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 2005 - Jan 2012

Technical University of Darmstadt

Diploma in industrial engineering, focus on civil engineering · Studied industrial engineering with a focus on civil engineering · Darmstadt, Germany

Ravensburg Business High School

High School Diploma · Ravensburg, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 9

Experience in Banking and Finance 6.5 y

Avg length 1 y 9 m

Longest experience 3 y 10 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Germany, Australia, United States)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Head of Finance, Finance Manager – Head of Finance, Group Controller

Main industries Banking and Finance, Manufacturing, Chemical

Main business areas Finance, Business Intelligence, Accounting

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Frank is based in Darmstadt, Germany.

Frank speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

Frank has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Frank has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months. Note that Frank may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Frank would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Finance, Finance Manager – Head of Finance, Group Controller.

Frank's most recent position is Head of Finance at Sudarshan Germany Horizons GmbH.

In recent years, Frank has worked for Sudarshan Germany Horizons GmbH, Heubach Colorants Germany GmbH, and Cartonplast Holding GmbH.

Frank is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Manufacturing, and Chemical. Frank also has some experience in Pharmaceutical, Professional Services, and Healthcare.

Frank is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Business Intelligence, and Accounting. Frank also has some experience in Sales, Operations, and Human Resources.

Frank has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Chemical.

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

Frank holds a Master in Studied industrial engineering with a focus on civil engineering from Technical University of Darmstadt.

Frank is immediately available for suitable projects.

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