Rainer Schramm - Senior Controller

Q: Where is Rainer based?

Rainer is based in Sand am Main, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Rainer speak?

Rainer speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Rainer have?

Rainer has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Rainer has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 16 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month . Note that Rainer may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

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

In recent years, Rainer has worked for KIV Verpackungen GmbH , Würzburger Milchwerke GmbH , Panem-Backstube GmbH , Airplane-Equipment & Services GmbH , and Vulcanic Triatherm GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Rainer most experienced in?

Rainer is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Construction , and Professional Services . Rainer also has some experience in Food and Beverage and Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas is Rainer most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Rainer worked in recently?

Rainer has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas has Rainer worked in recently?

Rainer has recently worked in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Business Intelligence .

Q: What is Rainer's education?

Rainer attended Staatliche Fachoberschule Bamberg .

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Sand am Main, Germany

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Experience

Sep 2024 - Nov 2024

3 months

KIV Verpackungen GmbH

Optimization/automation of accounting processes
Clearing booking backlog in Datev
Dunning and payment runs

Jun 2024 - Sep 2024

4 months

Würzburger Milchwerke GmbH

Interim management of the finance department (4 employees)
Preparation of monthly closing
Implementation of group reporting to the French parent company
Intercompany reconciliation

Mar 2024 - May 2024

3 months

Panem-Backstube GmbH

Recording of actual processes along the value chain (purchasing, sales, inventory management, finance and accounting)
Transition and adaptation of current processes to EDEKA's required processes
Review and adjustment of fixed assets

Mar 2024 - Apr 2024

2 months

Cologne, Germany

Airplane-Equipment & Services GmbH

Optimization and automation of accounting processes
Optimization of reporting to investors
Clearing booking backlog in Diamant

Aug 2023 - Feb 2024

7 months

Vulcanic Triatherm GmbH

Implementation of group reporting to the British parent company
Implementation of various finance processes according to group guidelines
Concept creation for preparing monthly and annual financial statements
Integration of fixed assets into Navision

Jul 2023 - Aug 2023

2 months

Dessau-Roßlau, Germany

Saperatec GmbH

Preparatory activities for due diligence
Setup, maintenance, and responsibility for the data room

Apr 2023 - Jun 2023

3 months

Muggensturm, Germany

Jäger GmbH

Temporary head of the Controlling department
Optimization of reporting to investors
Clearing booking backlog in Datev

Aug 2022 - Feb 2023

7 months

Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany

Amscan Europe GmbH

Daily, weekly, and monthly reporting for a British bank (financing partner)
Optimization of booking processes in S2K (American ERP system)
Implementation of automatic postings in S2K

Jul 2021 - Present

4 years 10 months

Freelance Work

Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements according to HGB
Preparation of monthly reporting
Preparation of annual planning with regular variance analyses
Support for software implementation in accounting and controlling
Optimization and digitization of business processes
Coding and booking of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, travel expenses, and credit card statements
Management of payments and dunning processes
Development of business analyses via Power Query (Excel)
Point of contact for tax advisors, auditors, and statutory auditors
Systems and programs used: SAP R/3, Navision, Sage B7, Diamant, Datev, Addison, and Lexware

Jul 2017 - Feb 2022

4 years 8 months

Würzburg, Germany

Senior Controller

ITW Diagraph GmbH

Responsible for preparing monthly and annual financial statements
Reporting to the American publicly listed parent company
Preparation of monthly reporting at product, segment, and region levels
Coordination of product, segment, and regional planning
Dual responsibility for purchasing and logistics
Project management for the conversion and update of financial accounting and ERP software (AlphaPlan)
Responsible for the monthly valuation of inventory
Development of business analyses on behalf of the parent company

May 2012 - Jun 2017

5 years 2 months

Bastheim, Germany

Managing Director

Seufert-Niklaus GmbH Fenster und Fassadenbau

Establishing the GmbH in all areas after insolvency
Leading, motivating, and developing employees and managers
Ensuring smooth processes in commercial operations in close coordination with the investor
Implementing modern commercial and controlling structures
Preparing monthly and annual financial statements
Financing company growth and planning liquidity
Designing and introducing project accounting
Expanding product costing
Setting up reporting to investors and banks
Establishing new suppliers
Point of contact for tax advisors, auditors, lawyers, and insurance companies

Apr 2009 - Apr 2012

3 years 1 month

Haßfurt, Germany

Commercial Manager

EB Consultant Planung und Konstruktion Ingenieure GmbH

Preparing annual planning with regular variance analyses
Planning liquidity
Point of contact for cost center managers, banks, and tax advisors
Managing 10 employees
Planning national and international construction projects for public authorities, US armed forces, and industry (MAN, ZF Sachs)

Apr 2003 - Mar 2009

6 years

Würzburg, Germany

Head of Controlling and Accounting

NOELL Mobile Systems & Cranes GmbH

Preparing monthly and annual financial statements
Reviewing financial accounting
Reconciling HGB financial statements to IFRS
Introducing reporting to the American, publicly traded parent company
Responsible for intercompany accounts
Preparing annual planning with regular variance analyses
Point of contact for cost center managers and auditors
Authorized officer in a branch of the parent company in Bremen (10/2005–11/2007)
Responsible for all commercial areas
Conducting special audits with external auditors
Leading 5–8 employees
Leading and organizing due diligence with internationally staffed advisory teams (PwC, Ernst & Young)

Mar 2002 - Mar 2003

1 year 1 month

Hirschau, Germany

Head of Finance and Accounting

Gebr. Dorfner GmbH & Co. KG

Preparing monthly and annual financial statements
Developing product costing
Introducing a new cost accounting system
Implementing reporting software
Introducing sales statistics
Implementing an internal control system in accounts receivable management
Integrating the accounting of an Austrian subsidiary
Point of contact for auditors
Leading 5–8 employees
Introducing a costing module (Access database)

Oct 2000 - Feb 2003

2 years 5 months

Bamberg, Germany

Head of Controlling

Rupp+Hubrach GmbH

Equity controlling for an Irish facility
Project management for a cost reduction program in production
Investment calculations
Reporting to management and the management team
Contribution margin calculation for product and customer groups
Point of contact for auditors
Leading 5–8 employees
Introducing equity controlling at the Irish subsidiary

Nov 1992 - Sep 2000

7 years 11 months

Haßfurt, Germany

Controlling Team Leader

UNICOR Holding AG

Introduction of cost accounting, costing and production control for the Structured Wall Pipes production area
Implementation of profit center accounting for the UNICOR Group
Introduction of the reporting system for Uponor after the acquisition of UNICOR
Production controlling for a Swedish facility
Coordination of group-internal processes and intercompany reconciliation
Point of contact for tax consultants and auditors
Managed a team of 5 employees
Implementation and conceptual design of product cost accounting in custom machine manufacturing

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Construction, Professional Services, and Food and Beverage.

Manufacturing

Construction

Professional Services

Food and Beverage

Business Area Experience

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

Accounting

Finance

Business Intelligence

Project Management

Audit

Procurement

Skills

Excel – Very Good
Excel Power Query – Good
Power Bi – Basic Knowledge
Word – Good
Power Point – Good
Sap – Very Good (Previously)
Navision – Good
Syska – Good
Sage B7 – Basic Knowledge
Datev – Good
Diamant – Good

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 1990 - Jul 1992

Staatliche Fachoberschule Bamberg

University of Applied Sciences entrance qualification · Bamberg, Germany

Sep 1988 - Jul 1990

Berufsaufbauschule Bamberg

Technical secondary school diploma · Bamberg, Germany

Sep 1984 - Jul 1987

BayWa AG

Vocational training · Wholesale and foreign trade clerk

...and 1 more

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 16

Experience in Manufacturing 22 y

Avg length 2 y 3 m

Longest experience 7 y 10 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Senior Controller, Managing Director, Commercial Manager

Main industries Manufacturing, Construction, Professional Services

Main business areas Accounting, Finance, Business Intelligence

Profile

Created

November 2024

Last Update

May 2025

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Where is Rainer based?

Rainer is based in Sand am Main, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Rainer speak?

Rainer speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Rainer have?

Rainer has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Rainer has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 16 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Rainer may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Rainer be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Rainer would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Controller, Managing Director, Commercial Manager.

What companies has Rainer worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Rainer has worked for KIV Verpackungen GmbH, Würzburger Milchwerke GmbH, Panem-Backstube GmbH, Airplane-Equipment & Services GmbH, and Vulcanic Triatherm GmbH.

Which industries is Rainer most experienced in?

Rainer is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Construction, and Professional Services. Rainer also has some experience in Food and Beverage and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas is Rainer most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Rainer worked in recently?

Rainer has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas has Rainer worked in recently?

Rainer has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Business Intelligence.

What is Rainer's education?

Rainer attended Staatliche Fachoberschule Bamberg.

What is the availability of Rainer?

Rainer is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Rainer?

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