Mario Montagna - Corporate Controlling

Q: Where is Mario based?

Mario is based in Cologne, Germany .

Q: What languages does Mario speak?

Mario speaks the following languages: Italian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Mario have?

Mario has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Mario has worked in at least 24 different roles and for 24 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month . Note that Mario may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Mario's latest experience?

Mario's most recent position is Finance Director at Aluforge GmbH .

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

In recent years, Mario has worked for Aluforge GmbH , PS Heimatpool GmbH , GALERIA S.à r.l. & Co. KG , Bauking GmbH , and RT Smart Operations GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Mario most experienced in?

Mario is most experienced in industries like Insurance , Banking and Finance , and Agriculture . Mario also has some experience in Retail , Telecommunication , and Construction .

Q: Which business areas is Mario most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Mario worked in recently?

Mario has recently worked in industries like Retail , Construction , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Mario worked in recently?

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

Recommended expert

Cologne, Germany

Experience

Jan 2026 - Present

3 months

Finance Director

Aluforge GmbH

Commercial management: liquidity control, accounting, support for the 2024 and 2025 year-end closings, local and international reporting, strategy and financing, contract management

Sep 2025 - Nov 2025

3 months

Hofheim, Germany

Financial and Liquidity Planning

PS Heimatpool GmbH

Introduction of tools for business planning, management, and analysis: liquidity, P&L, balance sheet
Sparring partner to management on financial and tax-related matters

Oct 2024 - Oct 2025

1 year 1 month

Essen, Germany

Corporate Controlling

GALERIA S.à r.l. & Co. KG

Maintaining and professionalizing financial reporting for shareholders and management
Month-end closing analysis for internal stakeholders
Leading the SAP HANA subproject "Planning & Analysis" during the implementation of the planning system

Jun 2023 - Jul 2024

1 year 2 months

Dortmund, Germany

Financial Controlling & Reporting

Bauking GmbH

Reporting to the parent company: preparation, analysis, and presentation of monthly results
Budgeting and monitoring of strategic projects

Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

1 year 1 month

Düsseldorf, Germany

Finance Management

RT Smart Operations GmbH

Finance & controlling, treasury: planning, reporting, liquidity
Project management during the wind-down for closing non-operational locations and the contract-compliant allocation of expenses and revenues

Mar 2021 - Jun 2022

1 year 4 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Head of Financial Controlling & Reporting

real GmbH

Continued development, modeling and optimization of financial processes in all phases of divestment and restructuring: reporting, budget, forecast, monitoring market exit effects

Jan 2021 - Mar 2021

3 months

Neuwied, Germany

Financial Analyst

Calderys Deutschland GmbH

EMEA controlling to cover a vacancy, forecasts, monthly reporting, sales controlling

Mar 2020 - Jan 2021

11 months

Wiesbaden, Germany

Corporate Finance and Strategy Planning Consultant

Aareal Bank AG / Aareon AG

Designed and implemented a strategic "Value Creation" plan to generate additional value and present a 5-year return scenario to the investor

Jul 2019 - Mar 2020

9 months

Cologne, Germany

Senior FP&A Business Partner

EVO Payments International GmbH

Stabilized finance processes after internal restructuring: process optimization, meeting deadlines
Further development of local and global EMEA reporting; budget and forecast process

Mar 2019 - Feb 2020

1 year

Mainz, Germany

Investor Relations Manager

Aareon AG

Acted as a liaison between the finance department, the executive board, the parent company, external advisors and other stakeholders in planning the first "Investor Seminar" for analysts and investors

Sep 2018 - Mar 2019

7 months

Straelen, Germany

Investment Controller

GasLINE GmbH & Co. KG

Investment controlling, strategic revenue and liquidity planning

Apr 2018 - Sep 2018

6 months

Butzbach, Germany

Head of Finance and EMEA Chief Controller

PIAB GmbH

Chief controller for all EMEA companies and markets: monthly reporting and analysis
Financial management of the German entity: accounting, monthly closing, liquidity, tax and contracts
Integration of an acquisition: reporting, inventory management, monthly closing

Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

4 months

Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Financial Planning Analyst

Novartis / Alcon GmbH

Contribution to the 2019-2023 strategic plan for the Surgical Germany business unit
Business partner to the head of the business unit: analysis, budgeting, forecasting, monthly closing

Oct 2017 - Feb 2018

5 months

Germany

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

Mar 2017 - Jan 2018

11 months

Hanau, Germany

Working Capital Project Manager

SIG Germany/WeGo Systembaustoffe GmbH

Unlocking profit and liquidity potential by introducing factoring (+€20M p.a.), optimizing internal processes and inventories (+€7M), developing a daily liquidity tool, and extending it to other companies
Contributing to the strategy plan: defining financial metrics, setting up subprojects, and measuring success

May 2016 - Mar 2017

11 months

Düren, Germany

CFO

Reflex GmbH & Co. KG

Liquidity planning, monthly and annual financial statements, forecasting, strategic and operational planning
Financial accounting, accounts payable and receivable management, payment runs, tax and contract administration

Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

4 months

Cologne, Germany

Manager Long Range Plan

UNITYMEDIA GmbH

Developing the strategic 5-year plan in collaboration with business units and the US parent company
Communicating, coordinating, and presenting planning processes and content

Jun 2015 - Oct 2015

5 months

Ratingen, Germany

Manager Forecasting & Planning

POSTCON B.V. & Co. KG

Designing and implementing an operational planning tool for the business units
Managing related processes in coordination with KAM, controlling, and executive management

Jan 2011 - Oct 2011

10 months

Paris, France

Senior Investor Relations Manager

SCOR SE

Maintaining relationships with international investors and analysts, international roadshows
Supporting international M&A activities

Jan 2009 - Apr 2015

6 years 4 months

Cologne, Germany

Head of Controlling (Authorized Signatory)

SCOR Global Life SE

Ensuring and continuously improving the quality of reporting and analysis amid rapidly growing premium volumes
Presenting results to the division and group executive boards
Integrating major international acquisitions into the existing reporting system

Aug 2004 - Oct 2008

4 years 3 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Senior Business Manager / Senior Controller

WestLB AG

Increased transparency in internal cost allocation in the Corporates & Capital Markets area
Created the Month End Operational Report as the monthly review basis for the divisional board

May 2003 - Jun 2004

1 year 2 months

Solingen, Germany

Finance Manager Service EMEA – Healthcare Ultrasound Division

GE - General Electric

Consolidation of monthly and quarterly data for the European regions, month-end closing according to German GAAP (HGB)
Variance analysis, commentary and reporting to operational management as well as to the Europe and US headquarters, forecast process

May 2001 - Feb 2003

1 year 10 months

Büdelsdorf, Germany

Head of Controlling & Administration, West Region

MobilCom Multimedia GmbH

Reporting, forecasting and operational planning
Responsible for facility management of the Düsseldorf and Dortmund branches

Jan 1998 - Apr 2001

3 years 4 months

Monheim am Rhein, Germany

Financial Controller Financial Planning & Analysis / M&A

Bayer CropScience AG

Controlling of planned vs. actual profit and loss and forecasts for the global corporate business
Contact person for central accounting (profit and loss and balance sheets)

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Insurance, Banking and Finance, Agriculture, Retail, Construction, and Telecommunication.

Insurance

Banking and Finance

Agriculture

Retail

Construction

Telecommunication

Business Area Experience

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

Finance

Accounting

Strategy

Project Management

Business Intelligence

Operations

Summary

Interim Finance Manager with many years of international corporate and mid-market experience in financial management, controlling, reporting, FP&A, investor relations, and restructuring.

Industries: life sciences, telecommunications, capital markets, medical technology, reinsurance, wholesale and retail, mechanical engineering, and payment services. Specialist in management reporting, liquidity planning, strategy, and transformation.

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

Languages

Italian

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Education

Oct 1993 - Sep 1997

WHU - Wissenschaftliche Hochschule Für Unternehmensführung

Diplom-Kaufmann, Controlling, External Accounting and International Management · Business Administration · Vallendar, Germany

Oct 1991 - Jun 1993

Bayer AG - Werkberufsschule

Business Administration Assistant/Industrial Clerk · Leverkusen, Germany

Université Paris-Dauphine

Paris, France

...and 2 more

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 24

Experience in Insurance 6.5 y

Avg length 1 y 2 m

Longest experience 6 y 3 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, France)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Finance Director, Financial and Liquidity Planning, Corporate Controlling

Main industries Insurance, Banking and Finance, Agriculture

Main business areas Finance, Accounting, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Mario based?

Mario is based in Cologne, Germany.

What languages does Mario speak?

Mario speaks the following languages: Italian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Mario have?

Mario has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Mario has worked in at least 24 different roles and for 24 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Mario may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Mario be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Mario would be well-suited for roles such as: Finance Director, Financial and Liquidity Planning, Corporate Controlling.

What is Mario's latest experience?

Mario's most recent position is Finance Director at Aluforge GmbH.

What companies has Mario worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mario has worked for Aluforge GmbH, PS Heimatpool GmbH, GALERIA S.à r.l. & Co. KG, Bauking GmbH, and RT Smart Operations GmbH.

Which industries is Mario most experienced in?

Mario is most experienced in industries like Insurance, Banking and Finance, and Agriculture. Mario also has some experience in Retail, Telecommunication, and Construction.

Which business areas is Mario most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Mario worked in recently?

Mario has recently worked in industries like Retail, Construction, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Mario worked in recently?

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

What is Mario's education?

Mario holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from WHU - Wissenschaftliche Hochschule Für Unternehmensführung.

What is the availability of Mario?

Mario will be available from April 2026.

What is the rate of Mario?

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