Hubert Willam - Finance-Project: Optimizing of...

Q: Where is Hubert based?

Hubert is based in Bonn, Germany .

Q: What languages does Hubert speak?

Hubert speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), French (Advanced), Portuguese (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Hubert have?

Hubert has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Hubert has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 5 months . Note that Hubert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Hubert's latest experience?

Hubert's most recent position is Finance-Project: Optimizing of Finance processes, Coaching at REIB LLC .

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

In recent years, Hubert has worked for REIB LLC and HQ .

Q: Which industries is Hubert most experienced in?

Hubert is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense , Professional Services , and Retail . Hubert also has some experience in Utilities , Transportation , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Hubert most experienced in?

Hubert is most experienced in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Project Management . Hubert also has some experience in Human Resources , Procurement , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Hubert worked in recently?

Hubert has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense , Professional Services , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas has Hubert worked in recently?

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

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Bonn, Germany

Experience

Nov 2024 - Jan 2026

1 year 3 months

Finance-Project: Optimizing of Finance processes, Coaching

REIB LLC

Built and led a new finance team from the ground up following a corporate relocation.
Optimized financial processes and established governance across nine European entities.
Managed key cycles including Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Order-to-Cash (O2C).
Took full ownership of Fixed Asset Accounting, including the coordination and execution of physical fixed asset inventories.
Oversaw Stakeholder Reporting for a significant financial portfolio of €130-160 million.
Streamlined operations to enhance cross-entity accuracy and efficiency.
Provided coaching to develop team capabilities and ensure process adherence.
Established standardized financial practices and ensured robust financial governance.

Jun 2024 - Oct 2024

5 months

Controlling: Interim coverage Central Controller (C-CO)

REIB LLC

Supported FP&A processes for a global division with €2-3 bn in revenue.
Managed the annual Budgeting and Long-Term Planning (LTP) cycles for IT.
Coordinated and drove the implementation of the Top 10 cost-saving measures.
Developed and standardized the budget handbook to streamline financial governance.
Led the monthly and quarterly Internal Business Reviews (IBR) for management reporting.
Oversaw IT controlling and managed related financial reporting and investments.
Delivered comprehensive stakeholder reporting to private equity ownership.

Sep 2023 - Apr 2024

8 months

Finance-Project: Accounting and Financial Statements, Reporting, Transformation

REIB LLC

Led team accounting for integration of two regional municipal utilities into the nationwide network.

Aug 2023 - Oct 2023

3 months

Fin Acc: Accounting and Financial Statements, Reporting, Reorganization

REIB LLC

Led restructuring of the accounting department for a stakeholder community of 1 000-1 200 employees, €80 mio revenue.

Nov 2022 - Aug 2023

10 months

Finance-Project: Accounting and Financial Statements, Reporting, Treasury, Transformation

REIB LLC

Led the accounting and financial transformation project for 34 store locations.
Managed the full transfer of accounting operations from Austria to the D|A|CH shared service center.
Oversaw reporting and treasury activities for the integrated entities.
Spearheaded the recruitment and onboarding of personnel to support SSC expansion.
Successfully integrated all locations on schedule and within budget.
Ensured seamless financial consolidation and reporting for the company’s imminent public listing.

Mar 2022 - Oct 2022

8 months

Finance-Project: Accounting and Financial Statements, Reporting, Transformation

REIB LLC

Led the accounting and financial transformation for the German LTL business.
Directed post-acquisition integration (PAI) into the Indian and Polish shared service centers.
Managed the project lifecycle from planning to execution.
Oversaw expansion and operational readiness of the SSCs to support new business volume.
Ensured seamless transfer of accounting, financial statements, and reporting.
Delivered full integration on schedule and within budget.
Ensured a stable financial control environment for the US parent corporation post-integration.

Mar 2021 - Feb 2022

1 year

Finance-Project: Project Management Finance SSC (Branch Concept), Transformation

REIB LLC

Spearheaded finance transformation to establish a German shared service center for 11 European companies.
Managed end-to-end transfer of finance and administration, centralizing €100-120 mio in revenue.
Recruited and onboarded key personnel to build the SSC team from the ground up.
Restructured the group's legal framework, transitioning to a centralized branch concept.
Consolidated financial processes across diverse entities to enhance reporting efficiency and control.
Coordinated with the broader SAP R3 ERP transformation to ensure process alignment.
Delivered the project on schedule and within budget.

Jan 2007 - Dec 2018

12 years

United States

VP Finance & Administration

US subsidiary of German company

Directed all aspects of finance and administration, overseeing finance, controlling, FP&A, treasury, HR, IT, legal, and procurement.
Managed full P&L and balance sheets for entities with consolidated revenue of €100-300 mio.
Spearheaded post-acquisition integration (PAI) of the commercial business unit.
Led end-to-end SAP R3 ERP implementation, transitioning to a unified system.
Ensured adherence to global regulations of the small arms industry.
Recruited, developed, and led cross-functional teams.
Provided strategic leadership across security & defence and durable consumer goods sectors.

Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

1 year

United States

CFO

US subsidiary

Managed all financial operations including finance, controlling, accounting, reporting, FP&A, treasury, project management, HR, IT, legal, and procurement.

Jan 1992 - Present

34 years 3 months

Austria

CFO

HQ

Directed finance, controlling, accounting, reporting, FP&A, treasury, project management, IT, and procurement.
Led group-wide BAAN IV ERP implementation.
Achieved $5 m annual savings by challenging excise tax obligations.
Orchestrated strategic production facility expansion and financial integration of the US subsidiary.
Ensured regulatory compliance in the global security and defence industry.
Controlled and reduced overhead by maintaining finance staff levels during growth.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Aerospace and Defense, Retail, Professional Services, Information Technology, Utilities, and Transportation.

Aerospace and Defense

Retail

Professional Services

Information Technology

Utilities

Transportation

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Accounting, Finance, Project Management, Human Resources, Procurement, and Operations.

Accounting

Finance

Project Management

Human Resources

Procurement

Operations

Summary

Global Interim Expert driving transformation & growth - operational / strategic

Skills

Finance
Controlling
Accounting
Reporting
Financial Planning & Analysis
Treasury
Cash Flow Management
Reorganization
Transformation
Digitalization
Project Management
Allrounder (It, Hr, Proc., Legal)
Risk Management
Ifrs
Hgb
Ugb
Us Gaap
Government Contracting
B2b Business
B2c Business
Start-up
Sme
International Corporation
Interim Cfo / Fractional Cfo (Cfoaas)
Management, Interim Coverage And Special Projects In Finance / Controlling / Fp&a
Day-to-day Accounting, Balance Sheet And Financial Statement Preparation
Establishment And Management Of Finance Departments, Reorganization / Transformation, Ssc, Pai / Pmi
Private Equity Portfolio Management
Coach & Mentor, Management Consulting

Languages

German

Native

English

Native

French

Advanced

Portuguese

Advanced

Education

Business Academy

Bregenz, Austria

University of Pretoria

Johannesburg, South Africa

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Aerospace and Defense 34 y

Avg length 5 y 2 m

Longest experience 34 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (United States, Austria)

Primary country United States

Expertise

Recent roles Finance-Project: Optimizing of Finance processes, Coaching, Controlling: Interim coverage Central Controller (C-CO), Finance-Project: Accounting and Financial Statements, Reporting, Transformation

Main industries Aerospace and Defense, Retail, Professional Services

Main business areas Accounting, Finance, Project Management

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Hubert based?

Hubert is based in Bonn, Germany.

What languages does Hubert speak?

Hubert speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), French (Advanced), Portuguese (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Hubert have?

Hubert has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Hubert has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 5 months. Note that Hubert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Hubert be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Hubert would be well-suited for roles such as: Finance-Project: Optimizing of Finance processes, Coaching, Controlling: Interim coverage Central Controller (C-CO), Finance-Project: Accounting and Financial Statements, Reporting, Transformation.

What is Hubert's latest experience?

Hubert's most recent position is Finance-Project: Optimizing of Finance processes, Coaching at REIB LLC.

What companies has Hubert worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Hubert has worked for REIB LLC and HQ.

Which industries is Hubert most experienced in?

Hubert is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Professional Services, and Retail. Hubert also has some experience in Utilities, Transportation, and Information Technology.

Which business areas is Hubert most experienced in?

Hubert is most experienced in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Project Management. Hubert also has some experience in Human Resources, Procurement, and Operations.

Which industries has Hubert worked in recently?

Hubert has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Professional Services, and Retail.

Which business areas has Hubert worked in recently?

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

What is Hubert's education?

Hubert attended Business Academy.

What is the availability of Hubert?

Hubert is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Hubert?

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