Pavel S.-Interim Finance/Controlling Manager
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Interim Finance/Controlling Manager
Freelancer
- Accounting, controlling and reporting, taxes, risk management, treasury, credit management, legal matters, internal control/SOX, HR, IT, cooperation with auditors, tax advisors and public authorities
- Logistics, production and HACCP, occupational safety and veterinary and hygiene regulations (food production)
- Due Diligence, M&A, company demergers, crisis management, project management
Selected interim projects:
- Twistcafe (Fastfood restaurants) – Interim CFO (worldwide): Resolution of problems with accounting and tax documents for the annual financial statements of the German and Austrian subsidiaries; standardization of accounting for intercompany transfers of raw materials and cash (CZ, SK, DE, AT, PL); automation of recharging discount campaigns and cashless payments; improvements to cost center accounting (200+ CCs)
- VIB Vermögen AG (Branicks Group, Real Estate) – Interim Head of Accounting (DE): HGB annual financial statements for 19 companies without complications; IFRS consolidated financial statements without complications; automation of consolidation measures (debt consolidation, expense and income consolidation); automation of reporting
- NTT (Telecommunications) – Interim Senior Controller (DE): Simplification, standardization and automation of month-end closing activities (accruals for customer and supplier rebates, order backlogs, accrued revenues, monthly GP adjustments), including SOX compliance documentation; balance sheet reconciliation; improvement of loyalty reporting
- Lilium (Aerospace) – Interim Senior Accountant (DE): Tax line corrections; asset migration from Datev to Infor LN for two companies, including improvement of data quality; automation of the processing of interim asset investments and asset additions; successful SOX closing audit for fixed assets leading to the US stock market listing
- Brose (Automotive) – Interim Head of Controlling (CZ): Successful Forecast III; simplification and automation of calculations and reporting (hourly rates, temporary workers, monthly reports, scrap and external rework, direct personnel costs); platform change for the monthly management board meeting
- LUST Hybrid-Technik (Pankl-SHW Industries, Manufacturing) – Interim Finance Controller (DE): Monthly and annual financial statements (including inventory valuation, cost and performance accounting), budget-to-actual comparisons, variance analyses, ad hoc evaluations, forecast preparation, automation
- Gebr. Bode (Schaltbau Group, Manufacturing) – Interim Head of Accounting (DE): Annual financial statements without complications; simplification and automation of liquidity planning; automation of the open items report, standardization of intercompany reconciliations; introduction and automation of the fixed assets report
- Hyva Georg Hydraulik (Manufacturing) – Interim Senior Accountant/Finance Manager (DE): Simplification and automation of VAT returns, Intrastat and other statistical reports; automation of the fixed assets report; introduction and automation of CC report/forecast and temporary worker accruals; master data correction
- Beiersdorf (FMCG) – Interim Finance Manager (DE/SK): Transfer from the local finance department in Slovakia to the SSC Hamburg
- Trèves (Automotive) – Interim Plant Controller/Head of Finance & Controlling (CZ): Identification of weaknesses; implementation of controlling processes for the purchasing process (PR/PO/GR), payroll, energy costs, ICO accounting, CC reporting
- Hella Slovakia Signal-Lighting (Automotive) – Interim Head of Controlling (SK): 10% reduction of receivables open items; automation of reporting (Capex, Cost Center, Maintenance Costs); standardization and automation of inventory and receivables impairment
- Tunap Cosmetics (FMCG) – Interim Finance Manager (DE): Reduction of DSO by 21 days in four months; balance sheet cleanup (fixed assets, provisions, prepaid expenses); reduction of unprocessed invoices in the workflow by 1.2 million EUR during the annual closing; automation of impairments, controls and reporting
- Hanon Systems Autopal (Automotive) – Interim Finance Controller (CZ): Identification of weaknesses; automation of CC report and orders; automation of inventory and receivables impairment
- Drägerwerk (Manufacturing) – Interim Finance Controller (CZ): FI/CO management, process audit, investment incentives, accounting accuracy, SAP settings (FI/CO, MM)
- Maxim Chicken (FMCG) – Interim Head of Finance and Controlling (CZ): Introduction of new products for gastronomy with increased sales; introduction of cash flow forecasting; reduction of variable and fixed costs (raw materials, real estate leasing); successful veterinary inspection
- Trelleborg Automotive Czech Republic (Automotive) – Interim Plant Controller/Head of Finance (CZ); Carbody Czech Republic (Automotive) – Interim Plant Controller/Head of Finance (CZ): Accounting correction; company demerger with SAP split; introduction of cash flow forecasting; factoring
- Kantar Media (WPP Group, Media) – Interim Finance Manager (CZ): Automation of the US GAAP report; reduction of fixed costs (supplier contracts, personnel costs); implementation of standard processes; successful SOX audit; relocation of production
Head of Finance and Controlling
Renault Trucks
- Accounting, controlling and reporting, internal control, taxation, risk management, treasury, credit management, legal matters, office management, IT
- Contact person for banks, auditors, tax advisors and public authorities
- SOX, corporate governance, insurance
Projects:
- Introduction of the intercompany factoring and inventory financing solution (“Cash enhancement solution”)
- SAP implementation
Key achievements:
- Introduction of the internal factoring and inventory financing solution
- Reduction of fixed costs
- Successful SAP implementation
- Detection of embezzlement and enforcement of a claim for damages
Head of Group Controlling / Investment Manager
Agrofert Holding
- Controlling and reporting for the entire group (100+ companies, revenue approx. 4 000 million €)
- Increasing efficiency and introducing management by numbers
- Co-management of subsidiaries as a board or supervisory board member (9 companies, revenue approx. 970 million €, net result approx. 40 million €)
Projects:
- Harmonization of group standards for accounting, consolidation and reporting
- Mergers and acquisitions, Due Diligence
- Introduction of group-wide cost calculation standards for meat processing
- Crisis management, SAP and SAP BW implementation
Key achievements:
- Improvement of group efficiency through standardization of fundamental financial indicators
- Important strategic changes on the supervisory board of a meat processing company
- Development of a special information system for consolidation and group reporting (85 companies)
- Mergers of meat processing companies
- New articles of association of the public limited company SKW Piesteritz
Finance & Controlling Manager / Central & Logistic Controlling Manager
Nestlé Purina PetCare
- Accounting, controlling and reporting, internal control, taxation, risk management, cash flow management, credit management, office management
- Contact person for auditors, master data management, logistics
Projects:
- Start-up of the division
- Change from external distribution to own logistics and sales
- SAP implementation
Key achievements:
- Introduction of the analysis of Net Customer Contribution and promotions to increase sales profitability
- Reduction of logistics costs by ending unfavorable distribution agreements
- Development of a special information system for sales and logistics information, which became the most profitable NPPC market region in Europe
Sales Controller
Beiersdorf
- Sales and contribution margin analysis, sales forecasts, customer profitability analysis, reporting (weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports)
- Budget and bonus responsibility for the sales department and customer bonuses
Projects:
- Harmonization of pricing conditions and General Terms and Conditions for key accounts in the CEE region
Key achievements:
- Increased department efficiency
- Introduction of Customer Contribution evaluation to increase profitability
Industry experience
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Experienced in Food and Beverage, Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, Manufacturing, Media and Entertainment, and Real Estate.
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Experienced in Finance, Accounting, Business Intelligence, Audit, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management.
Summary
I am a highly experienced controller, accountant and finance manager. I am responsible for controlling and accounting, as well as internal control, risk management, SOX, cash flow management, cooperation with auditors, authorities and banks, insurance, legal matters, IT, HR, etc. Courage, reliability, responsibility, initiative and loyalty are a matter of course for a professional, as are analytical thinking, a practical approach, flexibility and the ability to solve problems effectively and promptly.
I have experience with SAP and with creating my own management information systems and reporting tools (automation and combination of Excel + Access, including VBA), which save significant time. I have many years of professional experience with IFRS, US GAAP, HGB and CZ/SK GAAP.
As a reference for my qualifications, I present my long career with well-known international companies (mostly FMCG and Automotive), where I gained deep experience in all areas of financial management, implementation of controlling processes, team management and various projects. In all these positions, I made a significant contribution to improving work efficiency, e.g. through consistent adherence to conceptual and systematic work, the introduction of new standard processes and constant pressure to increase efficiency.
True finance experts and all-rounders are rare. I am confident, and my previous results confirm, that I am one of them.
Skills
- Excellent Pc Skills: Ms Office Pro (Including Access), Vba, Sql, Large Databases, Creation Of Own Is
- Erp: Sap (Fi/Co, Sd, Mm, Ec-Pca, Copa, Etc.), Infor Ln, Navision, As/400, Qad, Datev, Sage, Gypsilon
- Other Finance Tools: Sap Bfc, Bpc, Bw, Lucanet, Tm5, Cognos
- Ifrs, Us Gaap, Hgb, Cz Gaap, Sk Gaap, Sox
- Due Diligence, Mergers, Acquisitions And Demergers Of Companies, Crisis Management, Project Management
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Education
Mendels University
Master, State Examination: Business, Meat and Dairy Industry, Nutrition, Animal Breeding · Business, Meat and Dairy Industry, Nutrition, Animal Breeding · Brno, Czech Republic
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Pavel is based in Stadtilm, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Pavel speaks the following languages: Czech (Native), English (Advanced), Slovak (Advanced), German (Intermediate), Polish (Intermediate), Russian (Intermediate).
Pavel has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Pavel has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 2 months. Note that Pavel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Pavel would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Finance/Controlling Manager, Head of Finance and Controlling, Head of Group Controlling / Investment Manager.
Pavel's most recent position is Interim Finance/Controlling Manager at Freelancer.
In recent years, Pavel has worked for Freelancer.
Pavel is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Automotive, and Aerospace and Defense. Pavel also has some experience in Manufacturing, Media and Entertainment, and Real Estate.
Pavel is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Business Intelligence. Pavel also has some experience in Audit, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management.
Pavel has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, and Food and Beverage.
Pavel has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Audit, and Business Intelligence.
Pavel holds a Master in Business, Meat and Dairy Industry, Nutrition, Animal Breeding from Mendels University.
Pavel will be available full-time from October 2026.
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