Julia Petrich - CFO & Managing Director

Q: Where is Julia based?

Julia is based in Seefeld, Germany .

Q: What languages does Julia speak?

Julia speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Dutch (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Julia have?

Julia has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Julia has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 4 months . Note that Julia may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Julia's latest experience?

Julia's most recent position is CFO & Managing Director at Tomorrow Education Group GmbH .

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

In recent years, Julia has worked for Tomorrow Education Group GmbH and Treuenfels GmbH Projects Düsseldorf .

Q: Which industries is Julia most experienced in?

Julia is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Professional Services , and Education .

Q: Which business areas is Julia most experienced in?

Julia is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Accounting , and Business Intelligence . Julia also has some experience in Project Management , Sales , and Strategy .

Q: Which industries has Julia worked in recently?

Julia has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Education .

Q: Which business areas has Julia worked in recently?

Julia has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Sales , and Strategy .

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Seefeld, Germany

Experience

Jul 2024 - Dec 2025

1 year 6 months

Andechs, Germany

CFO & Managing Director

Tomorrow Education Group GmbH

Inhousing and responsibility for financial accounting for 15 companies within the group (HGB)
Selection of auditors
Central point of contact for tax advisors, auditors and the tax office
Execution of the first full consolidation in the group and support of auditors
Execution and support of the planning process across all companies
Strategic guidance and development of the group, direct CEO reporting and exchange
Recruiting and building a completely new finance team & onboarding new employees
Team leadership
Design and delivery of staff workshops and training
Establishment of controlling & reporting
Finalization of the consolidated financial statements including drafting the management report
Ensuring the preparation of complete & accurate monthly financial statements for all companies within the holding
Reduction of the monthly closing process by 10 days
Processing of payment transactions and cash management for the holding
Preparation of intercompany billing as a service company within the group
Revision of authorization concepts
Implementation of DATEV Kanzlei Rechnungswesen
Introduction of HR tool Personio
Introduction of the Moss system as an expense tool, budget control and preliminary accounting across all entities
Introduction of LucaNet for consolidation, reporting & planning
Project initiation and execution of an automation solution for revenue postings (development of an in-house application)
Ongoing review of existing contracts
Contract negotiations
Preparation and support of a full M&A process
Selection of advisory firms for preparing FDD & CDD
Co-supervision of the preparation of the Financial Factbook with external consultants
Direct exchange with external consultants, investment banks, lawyers and house banks as part of due diligence
Management of external service providers (data protection officers, consultants, lawyers)
Complete review of the payroll and salary payment process
Handling various HR topics
Design and conduct of finance meetings within the holding with all managing directors
Management of the group's rental properties
Procurement
Setup of IT functionalities and admin tasks, interface to external IT service providers

Mar 2020 - Jun 2024

4 years 4 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Business Manager / Director – Frankfurt & Stuttgart Site Manager

Treuenfels GmbH Projects Düsseldorf

Establishment and expansion of the Frankfurt site, leading the team
Additional management and support of the Stuttgart site and further expansion since July 2022
Central coordination of project assignments within the company and support of project team members since May 2022
Power of attorney holder since August 2021
Further development of the business unit
Support of strategy development and strategic company initiatives
Support of large internal projects
Cooperation within the holding
Interface to legal, compliance and IT
Introduction of tools and process automations
Acquisition of new clients and management of existing clients
Management of key and target accounts
Development of sales strategies and generation of sales opportunities
Identifying market trends and requirements
Structuring proposal processes and contract drafting
Professional and personal support of client projects
Development of technical topics
Project planning for companies
Carrying out personnel decisions, job interviews and hirings
Personnel and development discussions
Introduction of a cross-company skill matrix for project staff

May 2016 - Feb 2020

3 years 10 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Deputy Teamhead / Senior Manager Financial Planning & Analysis

Hyundai Capital Bank Europe GmbH

Preparation of the newly founded bank after obtaining the full banking license
Introduction of the new controlling system zeb.control and implementation of additional control systems
Technical support and coordination in collaboration with external test management
Progress monitoring of development steps
System testing and verification of the correct transfer of accounting-relevant data
Handling interface issues with involved providers
Report creation and DWH usage for reporting and testing as part of the portfolio migration
Preparation and follow-up of committee meetings for the entire finance and treasury area
Support of corporate planning regarding budget, profitability and other control-related topics
Support of NPP processes from a controlling perspective
Building a sales controlling system for detailed sales management
Handling headquarter requests and ad-hoc analyses
Creation and further development of management reporting
Review of outsourcing activities, cost reporting and future control elements
Preparation and coordination of the management report
Communication and coordination with the South Korean headquarters
Profitability calculations and active cost management
Coordination of the FP&A team and coordination with other departments since July 2017
Conducting operational corporate planning
Special report development for external services, outsourcing and IT
Analysis of existing outsourcing processes and development of optimization approaches (Toronto, March–June 2018)
CFO support as part of the Global Finance Forum for all Hyundai Capital entities (Seoul, April 2017)

Jan 2012 - Apr 2016

4 years 4 months

Cologne, Germany

Controller

DEG - Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH (KfW Gruppe)

Professional support of reporting and control instruments against the background of supervisory and accounting law
Responsibility for ongoing reporting and preparation of business administration analyses
Preparation of committee meetings
Development and implementation of instruments for overall bank management and performance management
Further development of cost and performance accounting towards cost type management
Management of individual cost types
Ensuring adaptation and accuracy of the management information system (MIS)
Ad-hoc analyses and various project work
On-site visit and support of cashew farmers in Ghana with supply chain analysis and exchange with ambassadors, the agricultural industry, the European Parliament and NGOs (February 2015)

Nov 2009 - Dec 2011

2 years 2 months

Münster, Germany

Controlling Officer

DZ Hyp AG (ehem. WL BANK AG)

Planning, steering and monitoring corporate success and ensuring long-term security of market positions
Calculation of market values for securities and basic transactions within the framework of HGB/IFRS accounting
Preparation of the basis-point-value report
Profit center accounting for treasury, money and capital market
Cost accounting
Support of corporate planning and introduction of a balanced scorecard
Planning calculations and result analyses
Maintenance of a profit-oriented information system
Participation in projects, further development of data processing systems and processes
Support of product launch processes
Special tasks and ad-hoc analyses

Feb 2006 - Nov 2009

3 years 10 months

Münster, Germany

Borrower / Collateral Change Advisor

DZ Hyp AG (formerly WL BANK AG)

Borrower changes in connection with divorces, inheritances, and changes within companies
Pledge exchanges, including real estate valuations
Release of collateral
Creditworthiness and credit capacity checks
Other related tasks

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Professional Services, and Education.

Banking and Finance

Professional Services

Education

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Finance, Accounting, Business Intelligence, Project Management, Sales, and Strategy.

Finance

Accounting

Business Intelligence

Project Management

Sales

Strategy

Summary

With over 20 years of expertise in corporate management, finance and strategic development, I combine solid subject knowledge with strong leadership skills and an entrepreneurial vision. As CFO and two-time Managing Director within the Tomorrow Education Group, I have been responsible for the entire financial management of 15 group companies – from the successful implementation of the first full consolidation, to building a high-performance finance team, to fully digitizing all financial processes.

My strength lies in quickly grasping complex management issues and pragmatically implementing sustainable solutions.

Whether it's setting up structures, optimizing processes, supporting M&A or change management – I create efficient frameworks for lasting business success. I always keep the big picture in mind: strategic orientation, risk management and balancing profitability and growth.

As a certified (business) mediator, leadership coach, trainer and with an additional part-time MBA in Applied Psychology for Business, I bring not only my business administration expertise but also in-depth skills in leadership, organizational development and conflict resolution.

My leadership approach is based on appreciation, empowerment and the targeted development of my teams – for their personal success and that of the company.

I feel at home in international environments as well as in complex, dynamic change situations. With a strong hands-on mentality, strategic foresight and the ability to inspire, enable and organize teams, I look forward to new challenges.

Skills

Solution-oriented
Flexible
Organized & Structured
Pragmatic
Curious
Experienced With Complexity
Lifelong Learner
Appreciative
Team-oriented
Empathetic
Hands-on
International
Datev Kanzlei Rechnungswesen
Datev Unternehmen Online
Ms Office 365
Lexware
Lucanet
Sap R/3 (Fi / Co / Mis)
Carerix
Hubspot (Crm)
Infor
Qliksense
Hyperion
Zeb.control
Zeb. Alm
Jira Atlassian
Confluence
Echobot
Brevo
Citrix
Efdis
Bank21
Vba
Sql
Thinkcell
Miro
Mural Board
Sendinblue
Mailjet
Lotus Notes
Canva
Wix

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Dutch

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2025 - Present

ConsensusCampus

Business Mediation · Munich, Germany

Jul 2022 - Present

Hochschule Burgenland / Austrian Institute of Management

MBA · MBA Applied Psychology in Business · Austria

Aug 2010 - Sep 2011

Akademie Deutscher Genossenschaften ADG

Certified Bank Business Economist BankCOLLEG · Banking Management · Montabaur, Germany

...and 5 more

Certifications & licenses

IFRS Certificate Program

ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Mediation | Internationally Certified Mediator

ConsensusCampus

DATEV Accounting

EHV - European University Association

Balance Sheet Tax Law

Tax-Academy | Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Kessler GmbH

Train-the-Trainer (IHK)

IHK

Resilience Trainer

Akademie für Sport und Gesundheit

Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Six Sigma College Düsseldorf (SSCD)

Leadership Coach

Dr. Migge Seminars - Continuing Education Institute Westfalen Lippe

Psychological Consultant - Personal & Business Coach

sgd

Burnout Consultant

Akademie für Sport und Gesundheit

Leadership Training of the Diversity Innovation Support Scheme

Bergische Universität Wuppertal / Aston Business School / Institut Kienbaum@ISM / Birmingham Chamber of Commerce

Exercising Leadership: Foundational Principles

HarvardX / Harvard University

Project Management | Certified Associate Project Manager (Euro-FH)

European Distance Learning University Hamburg - Euro-FH

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Banking and Finance 14 y

Avg length 3 y 3 m

Longest experience 4 y 3 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles CFO & Managing Director, Business Manager / Director – Frankfurt & Stuttgart Site Manager, Deputy Teamhead / Senior Manager Financial Planning & Analysis

Main industries Banking and Finance, Professional Services, Education

Main business areas Finance, Accounting, Business Intelligence

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 13

Profile

Created

October 2025

Last Update

November 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Julia based?

Julia is based in Seefeld, Germany.

What languages does Julia speak?

Julia speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Dutch (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Julia have?

Julia has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Julia has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 4 months. Note that Julia may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Julia be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Julia would be well-suited for roles such as: CFO & Managing Director, Business Manager / Director – Frankfurt & Stuttgart Site Manager, Deputy Teamhead / Senior Manager Financial Planning & Analysis.

What is Julia's latest experience?

Julia's most recent position is CFO & Managing Director at Tomorrow Education Group GmbH.

What companies has Julia worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Julia has worked for Tomorrow Education Group GmbH and Treuenfels GmbH Projects Düsseldorf.

Which industries is Julia most experienced in?

Julia is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Professional Services, and Education.

Which business areas is Julia most experienced in?

Julia is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Business Intelligence. Julia also has some experience in Project Management, Sales, and Strategy.

Which industries has Julia worked in recently?

Julia has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Education.

Which business areas has Julia worked in recently?

Julia has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Sales, and Strategy.

What is Julia's education?

Julia holds a Master in MBA Applied Psychology in Business from Hochschule Burgenland / Austrian Institute of Management.

Does Julia have any certificates?

Julia has 13 certificates. Among them, these include: IFRS Certificate Program, Mediation | Internationally Certified Mediator, and DATEV Accounting.

What is the availability of Julia?

Julia is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Julia?

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