Ralf W.-Finance and Controlling Manager

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Experience
Finance and Controlling Manager
Vanderlande Industries do Brasil Ltda
- International reporting in English
- Budget preparation
- Production controlling
- Process optimization
Head of Accounting and Finance
KNDS Deutschland Tracks GmbH
- Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB
- Group financial statements
- Intercompany accounting
- Liquidity plans
- Advising on and implementing uniform group-wide accounting principles
- Support with tax matters
- Optimization of accounting processes
Financial Accountant
Ramudden Global GmbH
- Ongoing posting of business transactions for 4 companies
- Monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB and IFRS
- Worldwide group consolidation
- Advance VAT returns
- Statistical data for the Federal Statistical Office
Finance and Controlling Manager
Vanderlande Industries GmbH & Co. KG
- Monthly financial statements in accordance with IFRS and HGB
- International reporting in English
- Budget preparation
- Production controlling
- Process optimization
- Personnel responsibility: 6 employees
Commercial Manager
Areal Shared Services GmbH
- Development of the growth strategy for the corporate real estate group
- Valuation of companies in the real estate industry
- Strategic acquisitions of companies in the real estate industry
Head of Finance
Hans von Mangoldt GmbH
- Liquidity planning and management
- Budget planning and preparation
- Monthly financial statements in accordance with HGB
- Investment calculations and special projects
- Cost optimization
Senior Accountant
Copart Deutschland GmbH
- Reconciliation of general ledger accounts
- Development of filing structures
- Preparation of notes to the financial statements and management report
- Development of a reconciliation bridge from HGB to US-GAAP
- Optimization of accounting processes
Data Management
GEA Germany
- Master data migration and completeness check of data from IScala to S 4 Hana
Professor and Head of the General Management Program
EUFH Europäische Fachhochschule
- Teaching in the subjects of market research, bookkeeping and financial statements, cost and performance accounting, controlling, corporate management, investment management
- Professor of General Management and Head of the degree program
- Controlling
- Financial statements and bookkeeping
- Corporate management
- Investment management and financing
- Cost and performance accounting
- Corporate cooperation, alliances and networks
- Market research, marketing, services marketing
Group Accounting
Schweizer Electronic AG
- Valuation of a direct investment in China
- Consolidation
- Group accounting in accordance with HGB and IFRS
- Fixed asset schedules for all domestic and foreign companies
- Provisions schedules for all domestic and foreign companies
Further training in classic and agile project management
WBS Training
- Classic and agile project management
Head of Finance
UKM Fahrzeugteile GmbH
- Establishment and development of cash flow reporting
- Measures to increase and optimize liquidity
- Monitoring of daily liquidity
- Process optimization in accounting and controlling
- Monthly reporting
- Monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB
- Personnel responsibility: 6 employees
Head of IT, HR, Finance and Controlling
CCL Design GmbH
- Management of IT projects in production and administration
- Management and optimization of HR department processes
- Employee development
- Introduction of an electronic workflow
- Monthly reporting in English
- Process optimization in production and administration
- Monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB and IFRS
- Personnel responsibility: 12 employees
Head of Finance and Accounting
IT Dienstleistungszentrum Berlin
- Monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB and BilMoG
- Administration and responsibility for public funding
- Receivables management
- Liquidity management
- Introduction of an electronic workflow
- Personnel responsibility: 14 employees
Psychology for Managers
Corporate Happiness
- Psychology for Managers (on an hourly basis)
Plant Controlling
Mayr-Melnhof Gernsbach GmbH
- Monthly international reporting
- Investment calculations and special projects
- Process optimization in controlling
- Integration of individual reporting software into an ERP system
Commercial Manager
ELB-Form GmbH
- Management of finance and accounting
- Management of controlling
- Monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with UGB
- Optimization of processes in accounting
- Short- and medium-term financial planning
- Liquidity and budget planning
- Reporting
- Introduction of a marginal costing system
- Optimization of processes in controlling
- Personnel responsibility: 6 employees
Head of Finance
Dronco GmbH
- Monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB and US-GAAP
- Financial reporting
- Strategic and financial planning
- Corporate taxes
- Plant controlling
- Budget preparation and forecasting
- Personnel responsibility: 5 employees
Plant Controlling
Z & J Technologies GmbH
- Optimization of preliminary costing
- Optimization of ongoing costing
- Development of an electronic workflow for costing
Senior Controller
DigitasLBi AG
- Monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB and IFRS
- Group accounting
- International group reporting in English
- Support with the implementation of SAP / R3
Head of Financial Accounting
Gedore-Werkzeugfabrik GmbH & Co. KG
- Monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB
- Budget preparation
- Intercompany reconciliation (German, English, Portuguese)
- Accounts receivable management
- Liquidity management
- Process optimization in accounting
- Management: 12 employees
Senior Controller
ThyssenKrupp Industriesolutions GmbH
- Cost center controlling
- Product area controlling
- Personnel controlling
- Strategic and operational workforce planning
- Further development of the planning tool
Accounting / Finance Manager
nicko tours GmbH
- Optimization of accounting processes
- General ledger postings
- Recurring and margin postings
- Clarification of VAT issues in the tourism industry
Senior Controller and Head of IT
Mondi Raubling GmbH
- Management of the IT department: 3 employees
- Employee management: 9 employees in accounting and IT
- Authorized signatory for Bauernfind Blockheizkraftwerk GmbH and Mondi Raubling GmbH
- Group reporting (monthly, quarterly and half-year financial statements in accordance with HGB and IFRS)
- Monthly financial statements in accordance with IFRS and HGB
- Transfer from SAP to HFM (Miras) and upload
- Implementation of project: automated upload from SAP to HFM
- Optimization of monthly reporting
- Forecast preparation and planning
- Budget preparation
- Investment calculations and special projects
- Automation of waste paper valuation and waste paper logistics
- Introduction of the One sales software
- Optimization of project processes and project management
Investment Controller
Sell GmbH
- Development of a business case in English
Branch Manager
Sana Rechnungswesen GmbH
- Monthly and quarterly financial statements according to HGB and IFRS for 15 group companies
- Liquidity planning
- Cash flow statement
- Multi-year financial planning
- Staff management: 15 employees
Deputy Head of Project Controlling
Engineering Dobersek GmbH
- Establishment of the Project Controlling department
- Optimization of commercial processes for projects
- Introduction and development of a KPI system
- Introduction of contribution margin accounting
- Introduction of a Working Capital analysis
- Monthly project reporting
- Introduction of project forecasting
- Budget planning and preparation
- Introduction of a project analysis with development forecast
- Introduction of project planning
- Introduction of rolling project control
- Introduction of DATEV
- Support with the monthly closing
- Introduction of marginal cost accounting
- Introduction of a chart of accounts
- Introduction of cost object and cost center accounting
- Introduction of overhead cost center allocation to projects
- Introduction of monthly capacity utilization calculations
- Preparation of planned balance sheets and planned income statements
- Project control in Bulgaria
- Credit analysis of foreign cooperation partners
- Negotiations with cooperation partners in Bulgaria
- Staff management: 2 employees
International Controlling
B2X Care solution GmbH
- Preparation of the IT budget
- Further development of the IT budget as a rolling budget
- Development of a credit limit form with credit rating indicators
- Responsible allocation and validation of credit limits
- Preparation of travel expense policies in English and German
- Preparation of travel expense claim forms and user manuals
- Development of a sample letter regarding travel expense claim errors
- Development of an accounts receivable invoice form and sample letters
- Development of a sample letter for input tax review
- Preparation of specifications for the further development of time tracking software
- Preparation for certification according to ISO 9000 ff
Group Controlling
Deutsche Telekom AG
- Development of the monthly reporting for the ROCE KPI in English
- Validation of figures from the ERP system for various scenarios and periods
- Preparation of the report for the CFO
- Initiation of a rolling optimization process at the 19 European subsidiaries
- Support of the optimization measures
Deputy Head of Group Controlling
Spheros GmbH
- Monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements according to HGB
- International group reporting in German and English
- Reporting for the international private equity company, banks and subsidiaries
- Budget preparation and preparation of the forecast
- Expansion and automation of international reporting
- Development of group transfer pricing (transfer pricing and management fees)
- Special analyses and evaluations for international subsidiaries
- Preparation for and support during a due diligence review
- Staff management: 4 employees
Controller and Finance Manager for the Austrian and Swiss branches
Trane Deutschland GmbH
- Preparation and execution of monthly, quarterly and annual closings according to IFRS
- Payroll accounting
- Corporate taxes in Austria and Switzerland
- Monthly reporting in English
- Ad hoc analyses
- Budget monitoring and preparation
- Forecast preparation
- Staff management: 2 employees
Reporting / Controlling
easycash GmbH
- Establishment of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting as a payment institution in accordance with legal requirements
Finance and Accounting / Reporting / Controlling
Seppelfricke Armaturen GmbH
- Interim management of Finance and Accounting
- Consolidation and monthly closings of 8 companies
- Reorganization of Accounting
- Preparation of the annual and subgroup financial statements
- Monthly reports, reporting according to IFRS
- Support in accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed asset and general ledger accounting
- Dunning and general accounting activities
- Management responsibility: 4 female employees
Finance and Accounting / Reporting / Controlling
DSB Bank N.V.
- Establishment of German Finance and Accounting
- Weekly and monthly reports
- Special analyses
- Transfer pricing documentation
- Daily accounting activities
Reporting / Controlling
Hitachi Metals
- International accounting / reporting
- Special business analyses
- Monthly, quarterly and annual closings according to IFRS and US-GAAP
- Consolidation
- Adaptation to international accounting standards
Plant Controlling
ESK SIC GmbH
- Plant controlling
- Investment controlling
Sales and Plant Controlling
Sanha Kaimer GmbH
- Sales controlling
- Group reporting
- Transfer pricing documentation
Group and Plant Controller
Rütgers Chemicals GmbH
- Group accounting
- Monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB, IFRS and US-GAAP
- Consolidation
- Internal and external reporting
- Plant controlling
- Group transfer pricing (Transfer pricing)
- Development of KPI systems
Senior Controller
Avery AG
- Reorganization of plant controlling
- Further development of the KPI system
- Special analyses and introduction of new KPIs
- Further development of group reporting
Group and Plant Controller
Evobus GmbH
- Plant controlling
- Budget monitoring
- Benchmark analyses
Treasury Manager
Edscha AG
- Operational Treasury
- Operational liquidity management for the entire group
- Worldwide liquidity planning
- Establishment of Europe-wide daily electronic account clearing and electronic rooming
Controller
Johann Hay GmbH & Co KG
- Plant controlling
- Development of a KPI system
- Optimization of SAP / R3 use of the FI and CO modules
- Support in the introduction of BDI
- Further development of group reporting
Plant Controlling
Daimler AG, NL Port Elisabeth
- Analysis and evaluation of setup times
- Implementation of KPIs from SAP / R 3
Plant Controlling
Daimler AG, NL Juiz de Fora
- Analysis and evaluation of setup times
- Implementation of KPIs from SAP / R 3
Plant Controlling
Johann Hay GmbH & Co KG
- Analysis and evaluation of setup times
- Implementation of KPIs from SAP / R 3
Senior Controller
Jackstädt GmbH
- Further development of controlling
- Structuring of profit centers
- Development of KPI systems
- Production controlling
- Further development of reporting
Lecturer
Köln Data
- IT training, the complete MS-Office range including MS-Access
Lecturer
AEG Signum
- Commercial training
Lecturer
Manß & Partner GmbH
- SAP training, commercial training
Head of Finance and Accounting, Corporate Development
Leonhards GmbH & Co. KG
- Annual financial statements for a fiscal year that differs from the calendar year
- Liquidity management, liquidity and financial plans
- Development of a cash flow analysis
- Development of profit centers and profit center accounting
- Market analyses of profit centers
- Measures for market development and customer retention
- Motivation of employees in all areas of the company
- Development of a profit-sharing model for employees
- Management of 6 employees
Head of Accounting
Uponor Anger GmbH
- Management of financial, accounts receivable and accounts payable accounting
- Independent posting of transactions
- Reconciliation of subsidiary ledgers
- Preparation of tax returns
- Liquidity management
- Dunning
- Review of rental, leasing and service contracts
- Management of 6 employees
Senior Audit Assistant
KWU Gesellschaft für Unternehmensbewertung GmbH
- Auditing of all balance sheet items
- Contract controlling
- Company analysis and valuation
Office Manager
Aritech Europe GmbH
- General administrative tasks
- Development and expansion of administration
- Dunning
Accounting and Controlling
Toyota Deutschland GmbH
- General administrative tasks
- General accounting tasks
- Reporting
- Preparation of key figures
Plant Controlling
Jenoptik AG
- Valuation of machinery, investment planning
- Setup times - analysis and evaluation
IT Activities and Lecturer
AOK Hessen
- Database development and expansion
- Cost-effectiveness analysis of two IT programs
- Training for AOK business administrators
Commercial Manager
Krima Modevertriebs GmbH
- Management of the Controlling, Finance and Organization departments
- Establishment of a controlling system
- Liquidity planning, medium-term financial planning
- Expansion of the administration department
- Management of 5 employees
Customer Service Development
Techniker Krankenkasse
- Development of a complaints tool
- Development of a strategy for handling complaints in a customer-oriented way
Reporting Expansion with SAP/R 3
Gebr. Wicharz GmbH
- Database development
- Use of the reporting tool
Reporting Expansion with SAP/R 3
DeTe Immobilien
- Database development
- Use of the reporting tool
Lecturer
Sinn Leffers AG
- Training for all three years of commercial apprenticeships
Translations
Wal Mart Deutschland
- Business English
SAP / R3 User Training
Siemens / Nixdorf AG
- Lecturer for SAP and accounting
SAP / R3 User Training
Manß und Partner GmbH
- Lecturer for SAP and accounting
Teacher
Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie GmbH
- Training in business administration
- Training in accounting
- Training in Windows and MS Office
Lecturer in Cost Accounting and Controlling
Hanzehogeschool van Groningen
- Part-time teaching in cost accounting and controlling
Certified Accountant
Amadeus Fire
- Set up and transitioned reporting from HGB to IFRS
- Adjustments in SAP
Owner, Freelance Project Manager and Interim Manager
W-Consulting
- Controlling, finance and accounting, and corporate development
Controller
ADIA Interim GmbH & Co.
- Plant controlling
Deputy Head of Finance Division
Klinikum Erfurt GmbH
- Managed 52 employees
Practice-oriented Management and Leadership Training Seminar
Fulde Personaltraining
Managing Director and Project Manager
W&H International Trade and Service
Head of Accounting
Ostseetrans Verkehrs GmbH
- Managed 10 employees
Trainee in Accounting
Hochtief AG
Audit Assistant / Audit Manager
KPMG Deutsche Treuhand Gesellschaft AG
- Audit focus: Industry and Trade
- From 01.03.91 transferred as Audit Manager to the new Erfurt branch
Intern
Lady Sandra of Canada Ltd.
Intern
Zürich Versicherung AG
Insurance Agent
Versicherungsagentur Kost & Beintker
- In administration alongside my studies
Apprentice Wholesale and Foreign Trade Clerk
Opel Autohaus GmbH
Industry experience
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Experienced in Professional Services, Manufacturing, Insurance, Automotive, Transportation, and Education.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Accounting, Finance, Strategy, Operations, Business Intelligence, and Information Technology.
Skills
Controlling
- Management Of Operational And Strategic Controlling
- Sales, Plant, Investment, And Group Controlling
- Cost Analyses Using Sap R3 And Other Erp Programs
- Establishment And Development Of Controlling, Kpi, And Planning Systems
- Development, Documentation, And Calculation Of Transfer Prices And Group Prices
- Establishment And Development Of Group Transfer Pricing Systems
- International And National Reporting
- Investment Calculations And Special Analyses
- Complex Process Optimization
Accounting
- Management Of National And International Finance And Accounting Departments With Up To 52 Employees
- Monthly, Quarterly, And Annual Financial Statements In Accordance With Hgb, Ifrs, Us-Gaap
- Group Accounting And Consolidation In Accordance With Hgb, Ifrs, Us-Gaap
- Payroll, Financial And Balance Sheet, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, And Asset Accounting
- Development And Expansion Of Cost Center Systems
- Harmonization Of Group Charts Of Accounts
Finance
- Rolling And Fixed Budgeting In Group Companies And Smes
- Operational And Strategic Financial Planning
- Liquidity Management And Planning In Smes And Group Entities
- Tax Planning And Optimization Of Operating Taxes
- Advance Vat Returns And Vat Declarations
- Treasury In Smes And Group Entities With Daily International Electronic Account Reconciliation Between Group Entities (Electronic Rooming)
Corporate Development
- Direct Investments
- Planning And Development Of Business Units
- Corporate Restructuring
It Skills
- Microsoft Office: Excellent Knowledge Of Word, Excel, Works, Access, Outlook, Powerpoint
- Sap R / 3: Very Good Knowledge Of Fi, Co, Mm, Pp, Sd
- Accounting Software: Good Knowledge Of Datev, Lexware, Khk, Hyperion, Navision, Iscala, And Other Accounting Software
- Operating Systems: Very Good Knowledge Of Windows 10
Languages
Education
GAU Girne American University
Doctor of Philosophy Degree, Business Management · Business Management · Summa cum laude
BUW Bergische Universität Wuppertal
Diplom Ökonom, Wirtschaftswissenschaften · Business Administration and Economics · Wuppertal, Germany
Fachoberschule für Wirtschaft Wuppertal
Wuppertal, Germany
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Frequently asked questions
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Ralf is based in Wuppertal, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Ralf speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Portuguese (Advanced).
Ralf has at least 46 years of experience. During this time, Ralf has worked in at least 54 different roles and for 78 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months. Note that Ralf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Ralf would be well-suited for roles such as: Finance and Controlling Manager, Head of Accounting and Finance, Financial Accountant.
Ralf's most recent position is Finance and Controlling Manager at Vanderlande Industries do Brasil Ltda.
In recent years, Ralf has worked for Vanderlande Industries do Brasil Ltda, KNDS Deutschland Tracks GmbH, Ramudden Global GmbH, Vanderlande Industries GmbH & Co. KG, and Areal Shared Services GmbH.
Ralf is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Insurance. Ralf also has some experience in Automotive, Transportation, and Education.
Ralf is most experienced in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Strategy. Ralf also has some experience in Operations, Business Intelligence, and Information Technology.
Ralf has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Transportation, and Aerospace and Defense.
Ralf has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Strategy.
Ralf holds a Doctorate in Business Management from GAU Girne American University.
Ralf is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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