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Jochen Hackl-Group CFO

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Mödling District, Austria

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Experience

Feb 2025 - Present

Interim CFO CEE Region

PE Portfolio company in the FMCG Industry

Position Summary
Interim CFO CEE Region at PE Portfolio company in the FMCG Industry
Industries
Food and Beverage
Business Areas
Finance
Aug 2022 - Jan 2025
Austria

Group CFO

SPORTALM

Position Summary
Group CFO at SPORTALM
Industries
Fashion
Business Areas
Accounting
Finance
Information Technology
Operations
Strategy

SPORTALM, Fashion Industry, international successful traditional family business in the next generation, Tyrol, Austria, 50 million sales

  • Company Transformation & Digitalization
  • Implemented a state-of-the-art finance structure.
  • Strategy & Business Planning
  • All aspects of finance & accounting operations, IT, Legal, HR, Production, and family office
Jan 2020 - Mar 2022
Salzburg, Austria

VP FINANCE

DENTSPLYSIRONA

Position Summary
VP FINANCE at DENTSPLYSIRONA
Industries
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Finance
Operations
Strategy

Financial Services & MD Global Shared Services

  • Established financial transformation & digitalization strategy
  • Improved finance productivity by 20%
  • Implemented end-to-end process harmonization globally for over 100 entities
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
Bensheim, Germany

CFO Production

DENTSPLYSIRONA

Position Summary
CFO Production at DENTSPLYSIRONA
Industries
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Accounting
Audit
Finance

Bensheim, Germany, 500 mio sales

  • Controlled all aspects of finance & accounting operations by overseeing risk management, audit, cash flow management, and treasury
  • Improved OI margin by 2%, business restructuring, and divestiture
Jun 2014 - Dec 2017
York, United States

CORPORATE FP&A

DENTSPLYSIRONA

Position Summary
CORPORATE FP&A at DENTSPLYSIRONA
Industries
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Finance
Investments and M&A
Strategy
  • Analyzed business plans to validate and identify investment opportunities
  • Drove business integration and M&A, managed PE exit (MDP)
  • Developed strategic planning, financial analysis, and business plans for investments
Nov 2007 - May 2014
Wals, Austria

CORPORATE FINANCE & MD

DENTSPLYSIRONA

Position Summary
CORPORATE FINANCE & MD at DENTSPLYSIRONA
Industries
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Accounting
Business Intelligence
Finance

Sirona HQ Salzburg, Austria 500 mio sales 2007 – 1.000 mio in 2014

  • Built a finance team and process for SEC (NASDAQ) reporting
  • Created and adaptive and agile FP&A
  • Improved visibility and business analytics for capital markets and PE
  • Overall Product Margin improvement due to reporting tool implementation
Aug 2006 - Apr 2007
Vienna, Austria

DIRECTOR FINANCE EMEA

TYCO ELECTRONICS

Position Summary
DIRECTOR FINANCE EMEA at TYCO ELECTRONICS
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Finance
Human Resources
Operations
Project Management
  • Managed team of 8 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Improved operations (10 production and 19 sales sites) through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
Dec 2003 - Jul 2006
Vienna, Austria

CFO EUROPE OPS

Flex

Position Summary
CFO EUROPE OPS at Flex
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Finance
Human Resources
Information Technology
Operations
Procurement

Managing Director EMEA Holding

  • Managed Europe Finance team of 14 employees + IT, HR & procurement
  • Implemented manufacturing footprint
  • Established Working Capital Management
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
Jan 2002 - Nov 2003
Vienna, Austria

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BAXTER BIOSIENCE

Position Summary
FINANCE DIRECTOR at BAXTER BIOSIENCE
Industries
Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Finance
Project Management
Strategy
  • Assessed M&A and licensing in projects presented costs to forecast trends and recommend changes
  • Strengthened R&D operations by proactively managing and optimizing R&D projects of $ 500 million pa
  • Set clear directions by business objectives KPI's and qualitative targets
Jun 2000 - Dec 2001
Vienna, Austria

REGIONAL FINANCE MANAGER

FLEXTRONICS

Position Summary
REGIONAL FINANCE MANAGER at FLEXTRONICS
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Finance
Investments and M&A
Operations
Strategy
  • Prepared EMEA fiscal and business plans to help strategically direct business operations and strengthen controls
  • Formulated strategic plans and supported tactical initiatives to execute cost-savings deliverables, saving $ 10 million
  • Managed M&A and business integration
Mar 1998 - May 2000
Vienna, Austria

CORPORATE FINANCE

MONDI GROUP

Position Summary
CORPORATE FINANCE at MONDI GROUP
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Accounting
Audit
Finance
  • Worked with 3 executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses
  • Performed due diligence in M&A projects
  • Implemented a consolidation & management reporting for 70 entities under IAS /UK GAAP
Apr 1996 - Feb 1998
Vienna, Austria

FINANCE MANAGER CEE

DADE BEHRING

Position Summary
FINANCE MANAGER CEE at DADE BEHRING
Industries
Healthcare
Business Areas
Accounting
Finance
Information Technology
Logistics
Operations

50 mio sales

  • Supervised Finance/Accounting & Logistics across CEE
  • Drove spin off via PE financing(Bain Capital) followed by merger with Dade
  • Designed Global SAP/R3 with one chart of accounts
  • Implemented Shared Services Finance and Logistic.
  • Improved customer profitability by implementing cost accounting on customer level
Apr 1995 - Mar 1996
Vienna, Austria

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Bacon

Position Summary
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER at Bacon
Business Areas
Accounting
Finance
Feb 1994 - Dec 1994
Vienna, Austria

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Würth

Position Summary
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER at Würth
Industries
Retail
Business Areas
Accounting
Finance

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Healthcare, Fashion, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Food and Beverage.

Manufacturing
Healthcare
Fashion
Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical
Food and Beverage
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Finance, Accounting, Operations, Strategy, Information Technology, and Business Intelligence.

Finance
Accounting
Operations
Strategy
Information Technology
Business Intelligence
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Summary

Dedicated Finance Executive with 26 years of experience in all areas of finance and strategy management in PE portfolio companies, listed and family-owned businesses. Hands-on leader with strong business acumen and an analytical mindset to identify and correct underperforming trends. Interested in identifying unique financial transformation opportunities and risks for organizations.

Skills

  • True Business Partner, Understanding Non-Financial And Financial Business Drivers

  • Leader In Digital Transformation, Strategy, And Change Management

  • Talent Management Expert, Hiring And Retaining Talent

  • Guides And Makes Decisions Based On Internal And External Analytics

  • Ias: Ifrs, Us Gaap, Uk Gaap

  • It: Sap R3 Fi/Co/Pa, Business One, Microsoft Dynamics, As 400, Hyperion, Cognos Bi, Cube Ware Bi, Ai And Robotics, Progress Ms Office And Power Bi

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Swedish
Elementary

Education

Sep 1987 - Jul 1993

University of Economics and Business

Master of Business Administration · Business Administration · Vienna, Austria

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Experience

Total positions 14
Experience in Manufacturing 21.5 y
Avg length 2 y 2 m
Longest experience 6 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Austria, Germany, United States)
Primary country Austria

Expertise

Recent roles Interim CFO CEE Region, Group CFO, VP FINANCE
Main industries Manufacturing, Healthcare, Fashion
Main business areas Finance, Accounting, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

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Jochen is based in Mödling District, Austria.

Jochen speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Swedish (Elementary).

Jochen has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Jochen has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months. Note that Jochen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Jochen would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim CFO CEE Region, Group CFO, VP FINANCE.

Jochen's most recent position is Interim CFO CEE Region at PE Portfolio company in the FMCG Industry.

In recent years, Jochen has worked for PE Portfolio company in the FMCG Industry, SPORTALM, and DENTSPLYSIRONA.

Jochen is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Fashion. Jochen also has some experience in Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Food and Beverage.

Jochen is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Strategy. Jochen also has some experience in Operations, Business Intelligence, and Information Technology.

Jochen has recently worked in industries like Fashion, Healthcare, and Manufacturing.

Jochen has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Operations, and Strategy.

Jochen holds a Master in Business Administration from University of Economics and Business.

Jochen will be available from January 2027.

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