Kersten J.-IT Controlling, Interim Manager

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IT Controlling, Interim Manager
Fresenius/Kabi
- Implementation of a “New Financial and Legal Models” as well as an IT Operating Model (ITOM)
- Structural improvement of cooperation between the IT organizations
- Increased transparency of IT costs
- Introduction of a global IT budget process
- Implementation of an invoicing process (SAP SD) for IT services, coordination of the teams
- Responsible IT headquarters controller
- Supporting a new CIO during the first months
Carve-Out LSG IT Project Manager, Interim Manager
Lufthansa/LSG
- Carve-out management (stand-alone approach); sale of the LSG Group to strategic investor Aurelius effective 01.11.2023
- Change management and IT readiness
- Design phase for new IT infrastructure
- Management of the various teams, approx. 30 new applications
Global Business Partner IT for SAP FI/CO/HR/BW, Interim Manager
Bayer Animal Health AG
- Carve-out management (stand-alone approach); acquisition of BAH by Elanco (US Group)
- Post-merger management
- Transformation management in the S4 project (Go Live 2023-04-01)
- Management of the outsourcing partner Tata Consulting, approx. 200 applications
SAP Treasury Project
TUI AG
- Migration of the UK stand-alone solution
- Go-live and hypercare support for the UK Treasury Accounting Team
Project-based work in the finance/ERP environment
- Supporting M&A activities for a family-owned company (transport/logistics)
- Controlling concept on behalf of a management consultancy
Head of IT Central Application, Interim Manager
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
- Operational vacancy of the department head, approx. 50 employees, SAP modules FI/CO/BW/HR
- Development of a strategic IT roadmap (digitalization and implementation of SAP S/4 Hana)
- Selection process for a subscription billing tool (Zuora)
Head of ERP IT, Interim Manager
Lufthansa Global Business Service Center
- Program Manager, implementation of the strategic IT roadmap for Procurement
- Operational vacancy of the department head, approx. 60 employees
- Management of 100 applications, including SAP FI/CO/BW/MM/SD/SRM, SynerTrade, Qlik
Accounts Receivable Manager, Project Manager, Interim Manager
Robert Half International
- Transformation, change management, business process optimization
- Implementation of PeopleSoft, approx. 20 employees
- Redesign of contribution margin accounting, coordination of UK/US
- Introduction of agile project management; winner of the CoE Europe award “Best Project”
Project-based work in the Finance/ERP environment, Interim Manager
CFO/CIO Managing Director
Amor Gruppe
CSCO/CIO Executive Management Logistics, IT and Customer Operations
Amor Gruppe
- Supply Chain Management, Business Re-Engineering
- Development of the Amor Business Intelligence Tool
- Responsibility for 150 employees
Partner
t.e.a.m. Unternehmensberatung AG
- Program Manager: Business Re-Engineering and SAP migration for various subsidiaries of a major airline group
- Project Manager: Migration of customer profitability accounting, international travel company, SAP BW
- Project Manager: Implementation of securities management; non-profit organization; SAP Treasury
Head of Financial Accounting and Controlling
Deutsche Börse AG
- Accounting, consolidation, controlling, billing
- IPO Deutsche Börse AG
- Responsibility for 30 employees
Team Leader Operational Controlling
Deutsche Börse AG
- Implementation of IFRS, Value Based Management
- Startup Eurex
- Rollout of SAP HR/MM/SRM/SD
Director Financial Accounting and Controlling
Deutsche Börse AG
- Accounting and consolidation (IFRS) for 30 international companies, including 5 financial service providers
- Central controlling; Central Project Coordination; member of the group-wide Investment Committee
- Reporting to BaFin, Bundesbank, CSSF and FSA; central accounts receivable management
- M&A (ISE, carve-out of the power exchange)
- Establishment of an international shared service organization
- Various carve-in/out projects, restructuring of the organization from 53 to 33 companies
- Program Manager Post Merger Integration Clearstream (Lux) and Entory groups; €80 million in synergies
- Support for the Finance and Audit Committee of the Supervisory Board
- Responsibility for 100 employees (locations FFM/Lux)
Consultant
Plaut International
- Analytical cost planning, efficiency programs, overall business concepts
- SAP implementations
Industry experience
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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Pharmaceutical, Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Aerospace and Defense.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Finance, Information Technology, Project Management, Accounting, Business Intelligence, and Strategy.
Skills
- Sap R/3
- Sap Bw
- Sap-Crm
- Sap-Sac
- Peoplesoft
- Zuora
- Nakisa
- Ms Office Incl. Vba
- Ms Server 2008 R2
- Various Project Tools
Languages
Education
TFH Berlin
Diplom-Wirtschaftsingenieur · Berlin, Germany
FH Hamburg
Diplomingenieur der Verfahrenstechnik · Hamburg, Germany
Certifications & licenses
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Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
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Kersten is based in Oberursel (Taunus), Germany.
Kersten speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Kersten has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Kersten has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years. Note that Kersten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Kersten would be well-suited for roles such as: IT Controlling, Interim Manager, Carve-Out LSG IT Project Manager, Interim Manager, Global Business Partner IT for SAP FI/CO/HR/BW, Interim Manager.
Kersten's most recent position is IT Controlling, Interim Manager at Fresenius/Kabi.
In recent years, Kersten has worked for Fresenius/Kabi, Lufthansa/LSG, and Bayer Animal Health AG.
Kersten is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Pharmaceutical, and Information Technology. Kersten also has some experience in Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Aerospace and Defense.
Kersten is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Information Technology, and Project Management. Kersten also has some experience in Accounting, Business Intelligence, and Strategy.
Kersten has recently worked in industries like Pharmaceutical and Food and Beverage.
Kersten has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Finance, and Project Management.
Kersten holds a Bachelor from TFH Berlin and a Bachelor from FH Hamburg.
Kersten has 1 certificate: Prince 2.
Kersten is immediately available for suitable projects.
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