Heiko Braasch - Project Manager

Q: Where is Heiko based?

Heiko is based in Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Heiko speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Heiko have?

Heiko has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Heiko has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 12 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years . Note that Heiko may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What roles would Heiko be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Heiko would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager, Head of Accounting, Head of Financial Accounting .

Q: What is Heiko's latest experience?

Heiko's most recent position is Project Manager at Freelance Project Manager in Finance .

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

In recent years, Heiko has worked for Freelance Project Manager in Finance , TEDOM Deutschland GmbH , OMIRA GmbH , and Aristotech Industries GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Heiko most experienced in?

Heiko is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Construction , and Food and Beverage . Heiko also has some experience in Information Technology , Banking and Finance , and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas is Heiko most experienced in?

Heiko is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Accounting , and Project Management . Heiko also has some experience in Operations , Information Technology , and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Heiko worked in recently?

Heiko has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage , Information Technology , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Heiko worked in recently?

Heiko has recently worked in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Project Management .

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Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany

Experience

Mar 2024 - Present

2 years 1 month

Project Manager

Freelance Project Manager in Finance

Optimized accounts receivable (especially posting incoming payments from the e-commerce segment) in SAGE 100
Optimized the 'Sales Deduction' process in sales controlling at Kellogg Germany GmbH using Ktie/Excel
Optimized accounts receivable by managing external service providers and improving processes at Kellogg Germany GmbH using Ktie/Excel
Optimized the finance and controlling division (particularly accounts receivable) at Interflex Datensystem GmbH using INFOR LN

Oct 2023 - Mar 2024

6 months

Germany

Head of Accounting

TEDOM Deutschland GmbH

Implemented the new ERP system IFS
Caught up on financial accounting for two companies for two fiscal years (short fiscal year 2022 and fiscal year 2023)
Statistical reporting
Liaison with tax authorities and auditors

Jan 2022 - Sep 2023

1 year 9 months

Germany

Head of Financial Accounting

OMIRA GmbH

Prepared monthly financial statements according to HGB
Group reporting (especially the reconciliation to IFRS for the Hyperion reporting of the French parent company)
ONE SAP projects for German group companies
Optimized workflow

Sep 2020 - Jan 2022

1 year 5 months

Germany

Head of Finance/Controlling

Aristotech Industries GmbH

Introduced a reliable, timely monthly performance reporting (previously only a monthly management report (BWA) from the tax advisor with a four-week delay)
Determined accurate hourly rates for cost calculation (deviations up to 200%)
Implemented a cost center accounting sheet (BAB) for the company

Mar 2019 - Sep 2020

1 year 7 months

Interim Finance Manager

Aug 2011 - Feb 2019

7 years 7 months

Germany

Controller and Head of Finance; from October 2016 authorized officer and member of the management team

Köver GmbH & Co. KG

Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements according to HGB
Annual and liquidity planning
Variance analysis and project controlling
ROI calculations
Initiation and supervision of special projects
Point of contact for shareholders, auditors and banks
Capacity expansions at the Gera and Libčice (CZ) locations by 25% each through installation of a production plant (investment volume €600k)
Transfer of approx. €1.4M in annual sales to the expanded sites; annual cost optimization approx. €150k
Monthly project cost controlling to quickly reveal variances
Replacement of plant management at the Libčice (CZ) site, reducing the scrap rate from >12% to <4%
Addition of the rain barrel to the rainwater harvesting product line (production start 03/2018)

Feb 2010 - Jul 2011

1 year 6 months

Hemer, Germany

Controller

MeadWestVaco Calmar GmbH

Operational controlling, especially investment controlling
Participation in monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements according to HGB and reconciliation to US GAAP for group reporting
Annual and budget planning
Manufacturing cost and ROI calculations
Ensuring results reporting to the group headquarters by the fourth working day of the following month

Apr 2009 - Feb 2010

11 months

Reorientation phase

Aug 2007 - Mar 2009

1 year 8 months

Bad Grund, Germany

Controller

Wilhelm Mende GmbH & Co. KG

Participation in monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements according to HGB
Annual and budget planning
Manufacturing cost and ROI calculations
Daily production reporting for management
Introduction of a monthly report on inventory coverage for raw materials and semi-finished products

Apr 2007 - Jul 2007

4 months

Reorientation phase

Aug 1998 - Mar 2007

8 years 8 months

Henstedt-Ulzburg, Germany

Controller

Betonstein-Union GmbH & Co. KG

Contributing to monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under HGB, including consolidation
Annual and budget planning
Manufacturing cost and ROI calculations
Benchmarking of production sites

Oct 1997 - Jul 1998

10 months

Commercial Assistant

Mar 1991 - Jun 1992

1 year 4 months

Hamburg, Germany

IT Assistant

Werkhof GmbH

Jun 1988 - May 1989

1 year

Pinneberg, Germany

Bank Clerk

Kreissparkasse Pinneberg

Oct 1985 - Dec 1986

1 year 3 months

Wedel, Germany

Property and Housing Management Clerk

NVV Vermögensverwaltung GmbH

Jun 1985 - Sep 1985

4 months

Wedel, Germany

Bank Clerk

Stadtsparkasse Wedel (Holstein)

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Construction, Food and Beverage, Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Real Estate.

Manufacturing

Construction

Food and Beverage

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Real Estate

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Finance, Accounting, Project Management, Operations, Information Technology, and Customer Service.

Finance

Accounting

Project Management

Operations

Information Technology

Customer Service

Summary

Experienced executive with several years of expertise in finance leadership in the mid-sized industry, including a Czech subsidiary
Highly mobile and ready to travel
Assertive

Skills

Erp System Jkarat
Infor/ln
Proalpha
Datev / Datev Cost Accounting Pro
Sap R/3
Ms Office
Ibm Cognos / Tm1
Ktie
Sage 100

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 1992 - Sep 1997

University of Economics and Politics

Diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration · Hamburg, Germany

Aug 1982 - Jun 1985

Stadtsparkasse Wedel (Holstein)

Bank Clerk · Wedel, Germany

Aug 1976 - Jun 1982

Karl-Sörensen-Schule

Secondary School Certificate · Pinneberg, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 16

Experience in Manufacturing 21 y

Avg length 2 y

Longest experience 8 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Project Manager, Head of Accounting, Head of Financial Accounting

Main industries Manufacturing, Construction, Food and Beverage

Main business areas Finance, Accounting, Project Management

Profile

Created

December 2025

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Where is Heiko based?

Heiko is based in Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Heiko speak?

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

How many years of experience does Heiko have?

Heiko has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Heiko has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years. Note that Heiko may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Heiko be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Heiko would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager, Head of Accounting, Head of Financial Accounting.

What is Heiko's latest experience?

Heiko's most recent position is Project Manager at Freelance Project Manager in Finance.

What companies has Heiko worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Heiko has worked for Freelance Project Manager in Finance, TEDOM Deutschland GmbH, OMIRA GmbH, and Aristotech Industries GmbH.

Which industries is Heiko most experienced in?

Heiko is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Construction, and Food and Beverage. Heiko also has some experience in Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Real Estate.

Which business areas is Heiko most experienced in?

Heiko is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Project Management. Heiko also has some experience in Operations, Information Technology, and Customer Service.

Which industries has Heiko worked in recently?

Heiko has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage, Information Technology, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Heiko worked in recently?

Heiko has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Project Management.

What is Heiko's education?

Heiko attended University of Economics and Politics for Business Administration.

What is the availability of Heiko?

Heiko is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Heiko?

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