Philipp Debastian - Freelance Project

Q: Where is Philipp based?

Philipp is based in Feusisberg, Switzerland .

Q: What languages does Philipp speak?

Philipp speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Philipp have?

Philipp has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Philipp has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months . Note that Philipp may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Philipp's latest experience?

Philipp's most recent position is Freelance Project at AniCura AGs (Tierkliniken) .

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

In recent years, Philipp has worked for AniCura AGs (Tierkliniken) and SV Hotel AG .

Q: Which industries is Philipp most experienced in?

Philipp is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage , Tourism , and Professional Services . Philipp also has some experience in Healthcare , Automotive , and Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas is Philipp most experienced in?

Philipp is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Accounting , and Business Intelligence . Philipp also has some experience in Project Management , Audit , and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Philipp worked in recently?

Philipp has recently worked in industries like Tourism and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas has Philipp worked in recently?

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

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Feusisberg, Switzerland

Experience

May 2024 - Present

1 year 11 months

Freelance Project

AniCura AGs (Tierkliniken)

Preparing annual financial statements for several animal clinics in Switzerland (MARS Group)
Leading the audit of the Swiss entities with PwC
Supporting and enhancing the ongoing accounting

Mar 2019 - May 2024

5 years 3 months

Dübendorf, Switzerland

Head of Finance Hotel Group DACH

SV Hotel AG

Managing operational accounting (authorized signatory) for currently 20 hotels (mostly Marriott-run business hotels as franchisee) in the DACH region – (8 companies in Germany and 5 in Switzerland) with SAP S/4HANA
Leading the audit with notes and management report in Germany and Switzerland
Business pre-opening management, currently 8 new hotel projects in Germany and Switzerland
Leading and managing a team of 14 in accounting
Responsible for the monthly and annual financial statements of the hotel group under OR/Swiss GAAP FER and HGB / partial group consolidation for Germany since 2023
Cash management, treasury, forecasting, and weekly payment runs
First point of contact for banks, auditors, and tax advisors
Taxes (VAT, corporate and trade tax in Germany; VAT, profit, and capital tax in Switzerland)
Leading tax audits in Germany (2015-2018 & 2019-2021)
Process improvements (digitalization) – especially in SAP and optimizing existing workflows

Achievements:

Cash savings (FX management EUR / USD / CHF) over CHF 900k
Cost savings on fees & expenses at banks in the hotel sector
Setup (preopening) and systematic implementation of 10 hotel projects in Germany and Switzerland since 2019
Successful implementation of a cross-border expense tool
Strategic registration of SV Hotel AG with German tax authorities – cash savings > EUR 250k
Successful setup of an accounting department in Germany
Reduction & collection of outstanding receivables of the hotel companies
Successful liquidity management during the corona pandemic
Reorganization of the hotel accounting team – change management

May 2018 - Jul 2018

3 months

Baar, Switzerland

Operational Commercial Manager

Parfümerie Douglas AG

Leading the accounting team of 3
Monthly and annual closing under IFRS standards
VAT declarations and fixed asset accounting
Managing accounts receivable and payable
Collaboration with KPMG on tax matters and audits

Jul 2012 - Dec 2017

5 years 6 months

Kilchberg, Switzerland

Business Controller Sales

Lindt und Sprüngli Schweiz AG

Leading monthly, quarterly, and annual closings under IFRS standards
Leading and coordinating the rolling forecast
Reviewing and assessing existing business processes
Designing and implementing SAP solutions based on needs
Monitoring & optimizing existing SAP applications
Budgeting revenue and costs
Analyzing and reporting revenue reductions for key accounts
Business consulting for the management board
SAP Key User for FI, CO, and COPA modules

Main project:

Further development and optimization of SAP FI, CO, and COPA modules
Process harmonization of FI, CO, SD modules in COPA
Successful rollout of automated rolling forecast and budget
Leading the setup of management reporting and financial reporting
Implementing and testing new SAP tools
Technical leadership of 4 employees

Oct 2011 - May 2012

8 months

Friedrichshafen, Germany

Sales Controlling Associate

MTU GmbH

Analyzing the data basis for introducing a KPI cockpit
Creating sales process KPIs
Contributing to the optimization of sales processes

Mar 2010 - Sep 2011

1 year 7 months

Wangen-Brüttisellen, Switzerland

Financial Analyst

Coca Cola HBC Schweiz AG

Monthly, quarterly and year-end closing for key accounts under IFRS
Budget planning and monthly rolling estimates
Supporting key account managers with all financial matters
Scenario calculations for new contract negotiations with customers

Oct 2009 - Mar 2010

6 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Accounting Associate

Allianz Deutschland AG

Assisting with the preparation of year-end financial statements under IFRS
Quarterly reports / reporting to the German Bundesbank

Oct 2008 - Mar 2009

6 months

Sindelfingen, Germany

Part-time Controller (50%)

Daimler AG

Mar 2008 - Aug 2008

6 months

Sindelfingen, Germany

Controlling Intern

Daimler AG

Feb 2006 - Feb 2008

2 years 1 month

Lindau, Germany

Tax Clerk

Steuerkanzlei Altenried & Partner

Annual financial statements under HGB, tax returns
Bookkeeping for medium-sized companies

Industry Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time.

Experienced in Food and Beverage, Tourism, Healthcare, Professional Services, Automotive, and Aerospace and Defense.

Food and Beverage

Tourism

Healthcare

Professional Services

Automotive

Aerospace and Defense

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Finance, Accounting, Business Intelligence, Project Management, Audit, and Sales.

Finance

Accounting

Business Intelligence

Project Management

Audit

Sales

Summary

As an entrepreneurial doer, I strive for optimization. My drive to get things done, interdisciplinary experience, leadership philosophy, and strong SAP skills support me in this. When I look at organizational structure and processes as a whole, my analytical thinking lets me initiate and implement efficient and effective business processes. As a committed professional in controlling and accounting, I use these skills effectively in management and financial reporting.

Skills

Sap Modules Fi, Co, Sd And Copa
Sap Business Objects
Psinova
Fibu Datev
Agenda
Oracle
Ms Office Excel
Ms Office Word
Ms Office Powerpoint
Ms Office Outlook
Hotel Pms Opera
Hotel Pms Apaleo

Professional Competencies

20 Years Of Experience In Finance And Accounting
Strong Closing And Balance Sheet Skills (Hgb, Or, Swiss Gap Fer)
10 Years Of Experience In Controlling (Sales And Marketing, Including Retail Controlling)
Interdisciplinary Experience (Organizational Structure And Processes)
Continuous Development And Optimization Of Systems And Processes
Sap Expert In Fi, Co, Sd, Copa Modules, As Well As Sap Bw And Sap Business Objects

Method Competencies

Networked Thinking
Analytical Thinking
Striving For Efficiency And Effectiveness
Conceptual Skills With Execution Strength
Communication Experience At All Hierarchy Levels

Social Skills

Committed Team Player
Objectivity, Goal And Solution Focus
Willingness To Cooperate
Empathy

Leadership Skills

Identifying, Addressing And Solving Problems
Cooperative Leadership Under Normal Conditions, Situational Leadership During Pandemics
Leading Through Motivation And Positive Mood
Recognizing Potential & Developing Employees

Individual Competencies

Understanding Complex Contexts
Entrepreneur Within The Company
Creativity
Initiative And Proactivity
Ability To Bear Consequences
Quick Comprehension

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Education

Mar 2006 - Nov 2009

Bachelor of Science, Controlling and Accounting · Business Administration · Sigmaringen, Germany

Sep 2002 - Jul 2005

Steuerkanzlei Dreher

Training as a Tax Clerk · Tax Clerk · Ravensburg, Germany

Sep 1992 - Jun 2001

Gymnasium Aulendorf

Matura (Abitur) · Aulendorf, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Food and Beverage 7 y

Avg length 1 y 10 m

Longest experience 5 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Switzerland)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance Project, Head of Finance Hotel Group DACH, Operational Commercial Manager

Main industries Food and Beverage, Tourism, Healthcare

Main business areas Finance, Accounting, Business Intelligence

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Profile

Created

November 2024

Last Update

March 2026

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Where is Philipp based?

Philipp is based in Feusisberg, Switzerland.

What languages does Philipp speak?

Philipp speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Philipp have?

Philipp has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Philipp has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Philipp may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Philipp be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Philipp would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Project, Head of Finance Hotel Group DACH, Operational Commercial Manager.

What is Philipp's latest experience?

Philipp's most recent position is Freelance Project at AniCura AGs (Tierkliniken).

What companies has Philipp worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Philipp has worked for AniCura AGs (Tierkliniken) and SV Hotel AG.

Which industries is Philipp most experienced in?

Philipp is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Tourism, and Professional Services. Philipp also has some experience in Healthcare, Automotive, and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas is Philipp most experienced in?

Philipp is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Business Intelligence. Philipp also has some experience in Project Management, Audit, and Sales.

Which industries has Philipp worked in recently?

Philipp has recently worked in industries like Tourism and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Philipp worked in recently?

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

What is Philipp's education?

Philipp holds a Doctorate in Tax Clerk from Steuerkanzlei Dreher and a Bachelor in Business Administration.

What is the availability of Philipp?

Philipp is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Philipp?

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