Rainer Schramm - Senior Controller for Finance & Reporting

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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 financial statements
Implementation of group reporting to the French parent company
Intercompany reconciliation

Mar 2024 - May 2024

3 months

Panem-Backstube GmbH

Recording of current processes along the value chain (purchasing, sales, inventory management, finance and accounting)
Conversion and adjustment of current processes to the required EDEKA processes
Revision and adjustment of fixed assets

Mar 2024 - Apr 2024

2 months

Cologne, Germany

Airplane-Equipment & Services GmbH

Optimization/automation of accounting processes
Optimization of investor reporting
Clearing booking backlog in Diamant

Aug 2023 - Feb 2024

7 months

Vulcanic Triatherm GmbH

Implementation of group reporting to the UK parent company
Implementation of various finance processes according to group guidelines
Concept development for the preparation of 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, management, and responsibility for the DataRoom

Apr 2023 - Jun 2023

3 months

Muggensturm, Germany

Jäger GmbH

Temporary head of controlling
Optimization of reporting to investors
Clearing the posting 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 automated postings in S2K

Jul 2021 - Present

5 years 2 months

Freelance work

Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements under HGB
Preparation of monthly reports
Preparation of annual planning with regular variance analyses
Support for software implementation in finance and controlling
Optimization and digitization of business processes
Coding and posting of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounts, travel expenses, and credit card statements
Processing payment transactions and dunning
Preparation of business analyses using Power Query (Excel)
Point of contact for tax advisors, auditors, and financial 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

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

Set up the GmbH in all areas following insolvency
Leading, motivating and developing employees and managers
Ensuring smooth operations in commercial processes in close coordination with the investor
Implementing modern commercial and controlling structures
Preparing monthly and annual financial statements
Financing company growth and liquidity planning
Designing and introducing project accounting
Expanding product cost calculation
Developing reporting to investors and banks
Building new supplier relationships
Main contact for tax advisors and auditors as well as lawyers and insurers

Apr 2009 - Apr 2012

3 years 1 month

Haßfurt, Germany

Commercial Manager

EB Consultant Planung und Konstruktion Ingenieure GmbH

Preparing annual plans with regular variance analyses
Liquidity planning
Main contact for cost center managers and for banks and tax advisors
Managing a team of 10 employees
Planning national and international construction projects for public clients, 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

Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
Overseeing financial accounting
Converting HGB financial statements to IFRS
Implementing reporting to the US listed parent company
Responsible for intercompany accounts
Preparing annual plans with regular variance analyses
Main contact for cost center managers and auditors
Authorized signatory at a branch of the parent company in Bremen (10/2005–11/2007)
Responsible for the entire commercial area
Conducting a special audit with external auditors
Leading 5–8 employees
Leading and organizing due diligence with internationally staffed consulting 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
Establishing product cost calculation
Implementing a new cost accounting system
Implementing reporting software
Introducing a sales statistics system
Introducing an internal control system in receivables management
Integrating the financial accounting of an Austrian subsidiary
Main contact for auditors
Managing 5–8 employees
Implementing a costing module (Access database)

Oct 2000 - Feb 2003

2 years 5 months

Bamberg, Germany

Head of Controlling

Rupp+Hubrach GmbH

Controlling for an Irish subsidiary
Project management for a cost reduction program in production
Capital expenditure evaluations
Reporting for the management board and senior management team
Contribution margin accounting for product and customer groups
Main contact for auditors
Leading 5–8 employees
Implementing equity controlling at the Irish subsidiary

Nov 1992 - Sep 2000

7 years 11 months

Haßfurt, Germany

Group Head of Controlling

UNICOR Holding AG

Implementation of cost accounting, costing and production control for the Structured Wall Pipes production area
Implementation of profit center accounting for the UNICOR group
Implementation of the reporting system for UPONOR after the acquisition of UNICOR
Production controlling for a Swedish plant
Coordination of group-internal processes and intercompany reconciliation
Contact person for tax advisors and auditors
Management of 5 employees
Implementation and conceptual design of cost unit accounting in special machine construction

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 – Formerly Very Good
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

Technical college entrance qualification · Bamberg, Germany

Sep 1988 - Jul 1990

Berufsaufbauschule Bamberg

Specialized school diploma · Bamberg, Germany

Sep 1984 - Jul 1987

BayWa AG

Vocational training · Wholesale and foreign trade clerk

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Statistics

Experience

Total positions 16

Experience in Manufacturing 22 y

Avg length 2 y 4 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 2026

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

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

Rainer has at least 34 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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Rainer attended Staatliche Fachoberschule Bamberg.

Rainer is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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