Mario M.-Interim Manager
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Experience
Planning & Reporting
TenneT GmbH & Co. KG
TenneT is the largest transmission system operator and largest private bond issuer in Germany. With more than 5,000 employees and a transmission network of more than 15,000 km, TenneT connects more than one third of the European Union's total offshore wind capacity. With an annual investment volume of more than 12 billion euros, TenneT is a key player in Germany's energy transition.
- Consulting and operational support for the Controlling department
- Management of the new planning process following the entry of new international investors
- Implementation of new reporting requirements after closing
Finance Director
Aluforge GmbH
Aluforge is a leading supplier of hot-forged parts for the automotive and aerospace industries and, together with its parent company HPM Solutions B.V., belongs to the private equity company Bencis Buyout Fund V C.V. With 120 employees at two locations in Germany and Hungary, the company generates sales in the mid-double-digit million range.
- Commercial management: liquidity management, accounting, support with the 2024 and 2025 annual financial statements, local and international reporting, strategy and financing, contract management
Financial and Liquidity Planning
PS Heimatpool GmbH
Founded in 2022, PS Heimatpool GmbH is the exclusive sales partner of the French pool manufacturer „Waterair“ in Germany. In view of annual growth rates in the triple-digit range and a lack of internal resources, all finance functions were filled on an interim basis at short notice
- Introduction of tools for business planning, management, and analysis: liquidity, P&L, balance sheet
- Sparring partner to the management in all finance- and tax-related matters
Corporate Controlling
GALERIA S.à r.l. & Co. KG
- Maintaining and professionalizing financial reporting to shareholders and management
- Monthly closing analysis for internal recipients
- Management of the SAP HANA sub-project „Planning & Analysis“ during the implementation of the planning system
Financial Controlling & Reporting
Bauking GmbH
With more than 77 specialist retail locations and around 50 hagebau stores, BAUKING is one of the leading companies in the German building materials trade. As part of the European company group Building Materials Europe (BME), which has belonged to the Blackstone Group since 2019, it offers professional customers and private DIYers more than 60,000 products as well as advice and professional services for construction projects
- Reporting to the parent company: preparation, analysis, and presentation of monthly results
- Budgeting and monitoring of strategic projects
Finance Management
RT Smart Operations GmbH
RT Smart Operations GmbH was commissioned to handle the winding down of the former real GmbH. In addition, it supports the transition of central functions to the newly established “mein real,” where 63 former real stores continue to operate under a new owner following an MBO.
- Finance & Controlling, Treasury: Planning, reporting, liquidity
- Project management for the former owner SCP Retail Investments S.A., Luxembourg, as part of the so-called wind-down, including the closure of locations that were not continued and the allocation of expenses and income in line with the contracts
Head of Financial Controlling & Reporting
real GmbH
In 2020, METRO AG sold its subsidiary real GmbH (€7.5 billion in revenue) to the private equity investor SCP Retail Investments S.A., Luxembourg. In the largest restructuring in German retail history, all 277 locations were sold, closed or continued as part of an MBO by mid-2022.
- Continued development, modeling and optimization of financial processes throughout all phases of the sale and restructuring: reporting, budgeting, forecasting, monitoring the effects of store disposals
Financial Analyst
Calderys Deutschland GmbH
Calderys, a company of the French Imerys Group, is a leading multinational manufacturer of monolithic refractory products with 2300 employees in 23 countries and total revenue of over €500 million. The Neuwied location also manages the EMEA business with a volume of over €100 million.
- EMEA controlling while covering a vacancy, forecasting, monthly reporting, sales controlling
Corporate Finance and Strategic Planning Consultant
Aareal Bank AG / Aareon AG
- Development and implementation of a strategic “Value Creation” plan with the aim of generating additional value and presenting the investor with a 5-year return scenario
Investor Relations Manager
Aareon AG
- Interface between Finance, the Management Board, the parent company, external advisors and other stakeholders in designing an initial “Investor Seminar” for analysts and investors
Senior FP&A Business Partner
EVO Payments International GmbH
- Stabilization of financial processes after internal restructuring: process optimization, adherence to deadlines
- Further development of local and global EMEA reporting; budgeting and forecasting process
Investor Relations Manager
Aareon AG
- Liaison between Finance, the Management Board, the parent company, external consultants and other stakeholders in designing the first-ever “Investor Seminar” for analysts and investors
Investment Controller
GasLINE GmbH & Co. KG
- Investment controlling, strategic revenue and liquidity planning
Head of Finance and EMEA Chief Controller
PIAB GmbH
- Chief controller for all EMEA companies and markets: monthly reporting and analysis
- Head of Finance for the German GmbH: accounting, month-end closing, liquidity, tax and contract matters
- Integration of an acquisition: reporting, inventory management, month-end closing
Financial Planning Analyst
Novartis / Alcon GmbH
- Contributed to the 2019-2023 strategic plan for the Surgical Germany business unit
- Business partner to the Head of the Business Unit: analysis, budgeting, forecasting, month-end closing
Translation services Italian – German
VHV Allgemeine Versicherung AG
- Ad hoc translations of confidential documents from the Italian subsidiary ITAS as part of internal audits for the CEO of VHV AG
Working Capital Project Manager
SIG Germany/WeGo Systembaustoffe GmbH
- Realization of earnings and liquidity potential through the introduction of factoring (+20 Mio. € p.a.), optimization of internal processes and inventory levels (+7 Mio. €), development of a daily liquidity tool, expansion to other companies
- Contribution to the strategy plan: derivation of financial metrics, definition of sub-projects and measurement of success
CFO
Reflex GmbH & Co. KG
- Liquidity planning, monthly and annual closing, forecasting, strategic and operational planning
- Financial accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable management, payment runs, tax and contract management
Manager Long Range Plan
UNITYMEDIA GmbH
- Preparation of the strategic 5-year plan in cooperation with the business units and the US parent company
- Communication, coordination and presentation of planning processes and content
Manager Forecasting & Planning
POSTCON B.V. & Co. KG
- Design and introduction of an operational planning tool for the business units
- Management of the related processes in coordination with KAM, Controlling and Management
Senior Investor Relations Manager
SCOR SE
- Maintaining relationships with international investors and analysts, international roadshows
- Supporting international M&A activities
Head of Controlling (Prokura)
SCOR Global Life SE
- Ensuring and continuously improving the quality of reporting and analysis with strongly growing premium volume
- Presenting results to the divisional and Group Management Boards
- Integrating major international acquisitions into the existing reporting system
Senior Business Manager / Senior Controller
WestLB AG
- Increasing transparency in internal cost allocation in the Corporates & Capital Markets division
- Preparing the Month End Operational Report as the monthly basis for review by the division's Management Board
Finance Manager Service EMEA – Healthcare Ultrasound Division
GE - General Electric
- Consolidating monthly and quarterly data from the European regions, month-end closing in accordance with HGB
- Variance analysis, commenting and reporting to operational management as well as the European and US headquarters, forecast process
Head of Controlling & Administration Region West
MobilCom Multimedia GmbH
- Reporting, forecasting and operational planning
- Responsibility for facility management of the Düsseldorf and Dortmund offices
Financial Controller Financial Planning & Analysis / M&A
Bayer CropScience AG
- Controlling of planned and actual income statements as well as forecasts for the worldwide AG business
- Contact person for central accounting (income statement and balance sheets)
Accounting Intern
Deutz Australia Pty. Ltd.
Corporate Strategy Intern
Kaufhof AG
Marketing Intern
Miles Inc.
Financial Management Trainee Program
Bayer AG
Corporate departments: Group Controlling, Group Internal Audit, Accounting, Group Corporate Finance
Industry experience
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Experienced in Retail, Insurance, Banking and Finance, Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Construction.
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Experienced in Finance, Accounting, Strategy, Project Management, Marketing, and Business Intelligence.
Summary
- Extensive international experience in corporations and mid-sized companies, including roles as CFO, Finance Manager, Head of Controlling, Business Partner, Investor Relations Manager, Project Manager, Financial Analyst, Controller
- Expert in management reporting and analysis, planning, strategy, and reporting to foreign parent companies in companies of different sizes and cultures
- Solid experience in liquidity planning, working capital, restructuring, cash management, investment, and financing
- Industry experience: Life Science, telecommunications, transmission networks, capital markets, medical technology, mail logistics, (re)insurance, specialist and branch retail, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, payment services
- Strong international background through time spent abroad and various positions in US and European corporations with cross-functional responsibilities. Fluent in four languages. Experienced in meeting management requirements for efficient financial reporting with regard to data preparation, presentation, decision relevance, transparency, reducing complexity, and identifying strategic success factors. Strong communicator and sparring partner for all management levels
- Cross-functional achievements as Senior Investor Relations Manager: M&A, due diligence, post-merger integration, communication with investors and analysts, as well as strategy and results presentations at international roadshows and investor conferences. Presentation of results and explanation of business performance to analysts and investors as well as group and division boards
Skills
- Financial Leadership & Reporting (Sap, Powerbi, Hyperion)
- Planning & Forecasting
- Cash & Liquidity Management
- Restructuring & Post-Merger Integration
- M&A Support & Investor Relations
- Project Management (Asana, Jira)
- Sap (Fi, Co), Powerbi, Qlikview, Hyperion, Ms Office
- Erp: Navision, Jd Edwards, Jeeves
Languages
Education
University Of Bath
Business Administration
Université Paris-Dauphine
Business Administration
WHU - Wissenschaftliche Hochschule Für Unternehmensführung
Diplom-Kaufmann, Controlling, Externes Rechnungswesen Und Internationales Management · Business Administration · Vallendar, Germany
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Global experience
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Mario is based in Cologne, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Mario speaks the following languages: German (Native), Italian (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced).
Mario has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Mario has worked in at least 28 different roles and for 28 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Mario may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Mario would be well-suited for roles such as: Planning & Reporting, Finance Director, Financial and Liquidity Planning.
Mario's most recent position is Planning & Reporting at TenneT GmbH & Co. KG.
In recent years, Mario has worked for TenneT GmbH & Co. KG, Aluforge GmbH, PS Heimatpool GmbH, GALERIA S.à r.l. & Co. KG, and Bauking GmbH.
Mario is most experienced in industries like Retail, Insurance, and Banking and Finance. Mario also has some experience in Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Telecommunication.
Mario is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Strategy. Mario also has some experience in Marketing, Project Management, and Business Intelligence.
Mario has recently worked in industries like Retail, Construction, and Utilities.
Mario has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Project Management, and Business Intelligence.
Mario holds a Master in Business Administration from WHU - Wissenschaftliche Hochschule Für Unternehmensführung.
Mario will be available full-time from December 2026.
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