David Stein - Senior Controller

Q: Where is David based?

David is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does David speak?

David speaks the following languages: German (Native), Russian (Native), English (Advanced), Turkish (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does David have?

David has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, David has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months . Note that David may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is David's latest experience?

David's most recent position is Senior Controller at DNS-Net .

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

In recent years, David has worked for DNS-Net , Vattenfall Solar & Batteries , Energie Konzepte Deutschland , RAPP GmbH , and Glatfelter Group .

Q: Which industries is David most experienced in?

David is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense , Manufacturing , and Energy . David also has some experience in Telecommunication , Professional Services , and Advertising .

Q: Which business areas is David most experienced in?

David is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Accounting , and Business Intelligence . David also has some experience in Supply Chain Management , Information Technology , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has David worked in recently?

David has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication , Energy , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has David worked in recently?

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

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Berlin, Germany

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Experience

Sep 2024 - Present

2 years

Senior Controller

DNS-Net

Management reporting
Analysis of COGS and close collaboration with accounting
Variance analysis vs plan/forecast
Establishing sales controlling
Business partnering for the CSO area

Jan 2024 - Jun 2024

6 months

Business and Project Controller

Vattenfall Solar & Batteries

Preparing monthly reports for battery project development, including data processing and management reports
Calculating and analyzing KPIs for the BU scorecard and providing input for the OKR process at BU and department level
Preparing the financial business plan for battery project development as part of the overall BU and BA process
Serving as interface to accounting for all questions in this area
Ad-hoc participation in BU/controlling projects and strategic improvement initiatives
Special tasks and projects in group controlling, including conducting variance analyses and plausibility checks

Oct 2023 - Dec 2024

1 year 3 months

Interim Manager Group Controlling

Energie Konzepte Deutschland

Analyzing and managing the results, financials, and performance targets for the subsidiaries
Assisting with closing processes of decentralized business units, including integration into monthly group reporting and consolidated financial statements
Commenting on monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements of the subsidiary companies
Managing 1 staff member
Supporting result, forecast and budget preparation and corporate planning
Advising subsidiaries on all business management matters
Serving as liaison between local subsidiary management and executive leadership
Special tasks and projects in group controlling, including variance analyses and plausibility checks

Jan 2023 - Aug 2023

8 months

Interim Manager Finance

RAPP GmbH

Month-end closing: actual reporting, variance analysis and commentary against plan
Forecasting and budgeting
Reconciling intercompany transactions
Developing controlling tools and reports
Collaborating with client teams to review order details/tracking, client billing and perform financial reconciliations
Reviewing invoices, ensuring compliance and control
Preparing management reports and presentations
Managing 2 staff members

Apr 2022 - Dec 2022

9 months

Interim Manager Plant Controlling

Glatfelter Group

Management reporting
Inventory and procurement controlling
Responsible for plant P&L
Reporting to the plant manager and vice president of finance
Preparing budgets
Managing 2 staff members

Apr 2021 - Feb 2022

11 months

Interim Controller

Ldbs GmbH

Month-end closing: variance analysis and comments on plan according to HGB
Forecasting and budgeting
Development of controlling tools and reports
Collaboration with account managers to review order details/tracking, customer billing and perform financial reconciliations
Management reports and presentations

Apr 2019 - Mar 2021

2 years

Group Controller

Swiss Krono Group

Investment controlling
Sales controlling
Forecasting and budgeting
Support in month-end, quarter-end and year-end closings according to SWISS-GAAP
Participation in the migration to SAP S/4 HANA and development of new reporting tools
Preparation of ad-hoc analyses on complex financial issues and presentation of these as a decision-making basis for top management

Mar 2018 - Mar 2019

1 year 1 month

Stock Controller

Rosneft Deutschland

Purchase controlling and inventory controlling (planning, stock reconciliation)
Booking of crude oil purchases, transfers and sales
Participation in month-end and year-end closings according to IFRS
Expert support in the implementation of SAP S/4 HANA (business scenarios, UAT)
Preparation of ad-hoc analyses

Nov 2014 - Feb 2018

3 years 4 months

Business Controller

Airberlin / Gate Group

Providing analyses and reports to support decision making and control for Airberlin's Buy On Board division
Close collaboration with marketing and product management
Inventory controlling and stock planning
Demand-based distribution of food and equipment to individual catering units
Preparation of forecasts for food and equipment
Working with the IT department to optimize Buy On Board software (ePOS)
Conducting workshops for users and support for ePOS software

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Aerospace and Defense, Manufacturing, Telecommunication, Energy, Professional Services, and Advertising.

Aerospace and Defense

Manufacturing

Telecommunication

Energy

Professional Services

Advertising

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Finance, Accounting, Business Intelligence, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, and Project Management.

Finance

Accounting

Business Intelligence

Supply Chain Management

Information Technology

Project Management

Skills

Sap S/4 Hana
Sap R/3
Sap Fiori
Sap Bydesign
Sap Solman
Sap Bw Bex Analyzer
Sap Analysis For Office
Powerbi
Microstrategy Bi
Ms Navision
Ms Office

Languages

German

Native

Russian

Native

English

Advanced

Turkish

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Oct 2011 - Mar 2017

Merseburg University of Applied Sciences

B.A., Controlling & Accounting · Business Administration · Merseburg, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 9

Experience in Aerospace and Defense 3.5 y

Avg length 1 y 4 m

Longest experience 3 y 3 m

Expertise

Recent roles Senior Controller, Business and Project Controller, Interim Manager Group Controlling

Main industries Aerospace and Defense, Manufacturing, Telecommunication

Main business areas Finance, Accounting, Business Intelligence

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

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Created

June 2026

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David is based in Berlin, Germany.

David speaks the following languages: German (Native), Russian (Native), English (Advanced), Turkish (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).

David has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, David has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that David may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, David would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Controller, Business and Project Controller, Interim Manager Group Controlling.

David's most recent position is Senior Controller at DNS-Net.

In recent years, David has worked for DNS-Net, Vattenfall Solar & Batteries, Energie Konzepte Deutschland, RAPP GmbH, and Glatfelter Group.

David is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Manufacturing, and Energy. David also has some experience in Telecommunication, Professional Services, and Advertising.

David is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Business Intelligence. David also has some experience in Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, and Project Management.

David has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication, Energy, and Professional Services.

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

David holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from Merseburg University of Applied Sciences.

David is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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