Nguyen Nam Tran - Finance + Project Management Advisor

Q: Where is Nguyen Nam based?

Nguyen Nam is based in Essen, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Nguyen Nam speak?

Nguyen Nam speaks the following languages: German (Native), Vietnamese (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Nguyen Nam have?

Nguyen Nam has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Nguyen Nam has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months . Note that Nguyen Nam may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Nguyen Nam's latest experience?

Nguyen Nam's most recent position is Finance + Project Management Advisor .

Q: What companies has Nguyen Nam worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Nguyen Nam has worked for Calor Energy GmbH , Adler Smart Solutions GmbH , Engie Deutschland GmbH , and Einzelunternehmen / Print On Demand / E-Commerce .

Q: Which industries is Nguyen Nam most experienced in?

Nguyen Nam is most experienced in industries like Retail , Advertising , and Real Estate . Nguyen Nam also has some experience in Arts and Crafts , Energy , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas is Nguyen Nam most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Nguyen Nam worked in recently?

Nguyen Nam has recently worked in industries like Retail , Energy , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas has Nguyen Nam worked in recently?

Nguyen Nam has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Finance , and Accounting .

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Essen, Germany

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Experience

May 2025 - Present

1 year 1 month

Finance + Project Management Advisor

Operational and financial support for the start-up build of a medical care center brand in Germany with 11–25 planned locations
Designing a scalable site rollout model including a standardized ramp-up (go-live, capacity, FTE plan, revenue/cost projections)
Developing an operating model and making TCO/make-or-buy decisions
Building site business cases (revenue mix, cost structure, break-even, sensitivities) to prioritize the expansion pipeline
Setting up liquidity and financing planning, including deriving funding requirements
Establishing a reporting structure for transparency on performance and scaling progress
Implementing budgeting and forecasting (rolling forecast, scenario analyses) for operational control of the medical care center build
Standardizing employment contract templates and supporting the hiring setup

Dec 2024 - Apr 2025

5 months

Hamburg, Germany

Program Manager

Calor Energy GmbH

Business transfer of Adler Smart Solutions GmbH after insolvency

Feb 2024 - Nov 2024

10 months

Hamburg, Germany

Program Manager

Adler Smart Solutions GmbH

Internal project manager for the implementation of an ERP system
Point of contact for the ERP implementation project and communication interface with the business units
Establishing a functional project structure in collaboration with the head of program and project controlling
Preparing monthly and quarterly analyses, reports, and evaluations for the holding management and investors
Continuously improving controlling tools and management reporting processes
Taking on various tasks in personnel controlling
Integrating sister companies into our project workflows

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024

2 years 1 month

Freelancer

Standardizing and automating reporting to reduce manual effort and speed up the presentation of management information
Building management reporting with driver analyses to support management and investor decisions
Developing a rolling forecast logic for early identification of risks and variances
Conducting variance analyses for quick identification of performance drivers and countermeasures
Preparing investor-ready planning and reporting documents to clearly present the KPI story, assumptions, and financial logic
Creating business cases to quantify growth path, profitability, and capital requirements

Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

3 years

Cologne, Germany

Interim Commercial Head / Project Finance Manager

Engie Deutschland GmbH

Establishing the Integrated Facility Management department
Interim assumption of the commercial head responsibilities for the Integrated Facility Management department
Planning, controlling, monitoring, and further development of all financial processes
Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the department and projects
Reporting to the business unit management (actuals / forecast / budget)
Preparing profitability and variance analyses and liquidity planning
Conducting structured monthly and project status meetings
Implementing and executing procurement optimizations in collaboration with the business unit's procurement lead
Supporting sales in costing and managing new projects
Leading and coaching employees
Coordinating and collaborating with international and national leaders as well as corporate headquarters
Finance lead for the transition department
Promoting cross-department collaboration in the company or group (best practices)

Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

5 months

Essen, Germany

Business Tower Lead – Global Finance Programmes

CBRE GWS IFM Industrie GmbH

Developing a vision and strategy for company processes in collaboration with process owners
Driving the gathering, drafting, and solution evaluation of business process requirements
Ensuring compliance with guiding principles of system and process design and collaborating to find solutions for a unified business process design with the process owners
Creating a new MS Dynamics solution for the future operating model
Implementing modern ways of working across the company and delivering required process optimizations
Ensuring timely delivery of work results while maintaining the required quality and budget
Assessing downstream impacts in case of process changes or deviations from the project status or objectives

May 2018 - Present

8 years 1 month

Self-employed

Einzelunternehmen / Print On Demand / E-Commerce

Automated processes and outsourced tasks; maximum workload of 2 hours per week

Feb 2017 - Jul 2018

1 year 6 months

Essen, Germany

Senior Finance Analyst

CBRE GWS IFM Industrie GmbH

Optimizing and executing monthly KPI reporting and analyses on revenue, profit, cash flow, and working capital
Preparing monthly ad-hoc analyses, special analyses, and variance analyses for account managers
Independently developing budgets and rolling forecasts for Central and Eastern Europe
Designing and evaluating efficient business processes
Participating in various project teams (e.g., management reporting, process organization, and system implementation)
Attending regular internal and external finance and management meetings
Creating and presenting management reports and business cases

Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

1 year 1 month

Düsseldorf, Germany

Finance Analyst

CBRE GWS IFM Industrie GmbH

Interpreting figures and conducting insightful analyses and reporting
Managing daily commercial activities on accounts
Producing various monthly reports and analyses
Preparing management and client reports
Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Improving existing controlling processes

Apr 2015 - Sep 2015

6 months

Essen, Germany

Business Development Intern

DB Direct, Deutsche Bank Group

Apr 2014 - Mar 2015

1 year

Essen, Germany

Working Student Project Management

CALEO Consulting GmbH

Apr 2013 - Aug 2013

5 months

Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

Project Management Intern

adidas Sourcing Limited

Mar 2012 - Mar 2013

1 year 1 month

Essen, Germany

Working Student Controlling

mfi management für immobilien

Oct 2011 - Jan 2012

4 months

Essen, Germany

Working Student

Hochtief Property Management GmbH

Jun 2010 - Jul 2010

2 months

Nottwil, Switzerland

Controlling Trainee

Schweizer Paraplegiker-Zentrum

Jun 2005 - Oct 2011

6 years 5 months

Freelancer

Worked for renowned PR agencies such as BETTER DAY event & promotion GmbH and TAS Emotional Marketing GmbH across Germany

Jan 2002 - Dec 2005

4 years

Freelancer

Freelance work in contemporary stage dance across Germany

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Retail, Advertising, Real Estate, Arts and Crafts, Energy, and Healthcare.

Retail

Advertising

Real Estate

Arts and Crafts

Energy

Healthcare

Business Area Experience

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

Finance

Operations

Marketing

Accounting

Project Management

Business Intelligence

Summary

Nguyen Nam Tran is an experienced manager with broad expertise in the demanding fields of facility management, energy transition, and healthcare
He successfully built an international start-up unit within a large corporation and, with a small commercial team, increased its sustainable annual revenue contribution to over one billion within three years
In restructuring and transformation phases, he identifies the need for action early, establishes clear structures, and leads employees purposefully toward operational excellence
He has a special focus on digitization and change management: He drives the introduction and optimization of modern IT systems and embeds a culture of continuous improvement into daily work
He has experience building healthcare start-ups and creating scalable structures for growth, governance, and investor readiness
He combines solid finance and controlling expertise with solution-oriented thinking, strong analytical skills, and a pragmatic, out-of-the-box mentality to secure sustainable business success
He is an entrepreneurial doer with a strong hands-on mentality who quickly gets young teams moving and inspires established organizations to tackle new challenges, consistently achieving ambitious goals

Skills

Sap Erp (Good Knowledge And University Certificate)
Ms Office (Expert Level)
Ms Project, Visio, Sharepoint (Good Knowledge)
Oracle Hyperion Financial Management (Good Knowledge)
Sap Sem-Bcs (Good Knowledge)
Sap Co (Good Knowledge)
Open Ai (Good Knowledge)

Languages

German

Native

Vietnamese

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2011 - Mar 2015

University of Wuppertal

Master of Science · Business Administration · Wuppertal, Germany

Feb 2009 - Mar 2011

University of Duisburg-Essen

Bachelor of Science · Business Administration · Essen, Germany

Apr 2003 - Feb 2009

University of Duisburg-Essen

Diploma II · Business Administration · Essen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

SAP ERP University Certificate

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 17

Experience in Retail 8.5 y

Avg length 1 y 10 m

Longest experience 8 y

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Germany, Viet Nam, Switzerland)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Finance + Project Management Advisor, Program Manager, Freelancer

Main industries Retail, Advertising, Real Estate

Main business areas Finance, Operations, Marketing

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

May 2026

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Where is Nguyen Nam based?

Nguyen Nam is based in Essen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Nguyen Nam speak?

Nguyen Nam speaks the following languages: German (Native), Vietnamese (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Nguyen Nam have?

Nguyen Nam has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Nguyen Nam has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Nguyen Nam may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Nguyen Nam be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Nguyen Nam would be well-suited for roles such as: Finance + Project Management Advisor, Program Manager, Freelancer.

What is Nguyen Nam's latest experience?

Nguyen Nam's most recent position is Finance + Project Management Advisor.

What companies has Nguyen Nam worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Nguyen Nam has worked for Calor Energy GmbH, Adler Smart Solutions GmbH, Engie Deutschland GmbH, and Einzelunternehmen / Print On Demand / E-Commerce.

Which industries is Nguyen Nam most experienced in?

Nguyen Nam is most experienced in industries like Retail, Advertising, and Real Estate. Nguyen Nam also has some experience in Arts and Crafts, Energy, and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Nguyen Nam most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Nguyen Nam worked in recently?

Nguyen Nam has recently worked in industries like Retail, Energy, and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Nguyen Nam worked in recently?

Nguyen Nam has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Finance, and Accounting.

What is Nguyen Nam's education?

Nguyen Nam holds a Master in Business Administration from University of Wuppertal and a Bachelor in Business Administration from University of Duisburg-Essen.

Does Nguyen Nam have any certificates?

Nguyen Nam has 1 certificate: SAP ERP University Certificate.

What is the availability of Nguyen Nam?

Nguyen Nam is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Nguyen Nam?

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