René Servos - Finance / Controlling / Regulatory Management / Optimization / Reorganization

Q: Where is René based?

René is based in Velbert, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does René speak?

René speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does René have?

René has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, René has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months . Note that René may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is René's latest experience?

René's most recent position is Freelance Interim Manager and Project Consultant at Energy Utility Company .

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

In recent years, René has worked for Energy Utility Company , Boyden International GmbH , Avacon Netz GmbH , and Self-employed in personnel consulting .

Q: Which industries is René most experienced in?

René is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage , Professional Services , and Retail . René also has some experience in Utilities , Insurance , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas is René most experienced in?

René is most experienced in business areas like Sales , Accounting , and Human Resources . René also has some experience in Procurement , Finance , and Marketing .

Q: Which industries has René worked in recently?

René has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Utilities .

Q: Which business areas has René worked in recently?

René has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources , Sales , and Finance .

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Velbert, Germany

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Experience

Mar 2024 - Present

2 years 3 months

Germany

Freelance Interim Manager and Project Consultant

Energy Utility Company

Analyze the existing water price calculation for formal errors and factual gaps in argumentation regarding the legal regulatory framework (including AVBWasserV, KAG RP, statutes, NEV according to BGH) and water industry best practices
Ensuring operational controlling of the water division
Regulatory optimization of the existing pricing strategy
Objective assessment of existing litigation in the water sector
Technical support to all stakeholders in the water division
Implementation and roll-out of a new water price calculation tool
Knowledge transfer to the controlling department and professional onboarding of new employees
Covered vacancy by performing water price calculations
Reviewing the pricing strategy from a regulatory perspective
Setting up a PMO and taking on PMO tasks
Professional advice on preparing the annual financial statements
Expert sparring partner for the board, legal and finance/controlling in the water segment
Optimization, adaptation and redesign of business processes in the finance/controlling environment
Regulatory adjustments of the existing controlling
Advising the holding's board and collaborating with subsidiaries
Support with impairments together with auditors
Opportunity and risk analyses for existing legal proceedings and negotiations
Drafting price adjustment clauses and assisting in mediations
Reorganization of equity structures
Reporting to the head of legal, head of corporate development, and the CEO and CSO

Oct 2023 - Jan 2025

1 year 4 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Senior Consultant Interim Management

Boyden International GmbH

Executed sales activities in interim management
Supported the filling of interim projects at C/C-1 level
Identified suitable interim managers and conducted initial interviews, followed by presenting them to the client

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024

2 years 1 month

Helmstedt, Germany

Corporate Valuation & Unbundling Consultant

Avacon Netz GmbH

Unbundling and regulation including cost developments and analysis; preparation of activity closing statements according to § 6b EnWG, regulatory optimization
Filling out data collection forms for BNetzA cost audits under § 28 ARegV for VP and supporting NB, as well as drafting report sections
Concession, investment and company valuations/M&A (DCF method & multiple method)
Preparation of contribution margin accounts within the group, especially for the water division, followed by water price calculation
Non-regulated: calculation of street lighting offers, heat & e-mobility
Profitability calculations and special business topics
Valuation of M&A targets, due diligence and various topics (buy-side)
Support of the acquisition process of new investments from a controlling perspective
Developing and elaborating cooperation models
Further development and automation of controlling models and business analyses, KPI-based reporting
Internal and external stakeholder management
Reporting to the group for selected projects

Oct 2020 - Dec 2021

1 year 3 months

Helmstedt, Germany

Finance/Controlling Trainee – Business Administration/Valuation

Avacon Netz GmbH

Investment and concession valuations (DCF), analysis and subsequent advising of management
Preparing the contribution margin statement for a group subsidiary and subsequently reporting to management as well as providing further strategic advice

Assignment in network economics (regulatory management):

Core team for preparing and submitting documents for the gas cost approval procedure by the BNetzA under § 28 ARegV

Assignment in municipal management (strategic bid management):

Supported software development in the agile team and roll-out preparation
Supported the creation of a concession bid

Feb 2018 - Present

8 years 4 months

Self-employed

Self-employed in personnel consulting

Provided supportive sales services for temporary and permanent staffing at management levels 1 and 2
Client support: Managing Partner in interim management

Dec 2017 - Sep 2020

2 years 10 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Junior Sales Manager for C-Level Interim Management; Personal Assistant to Partner Dirk Niederberghaus

taskforce-Management on Demand GmbH

Executive assistance and business development
Design, implementation and reporting of multichannel sales campaigns
Building and expanding a network of decision-makers in companies for executive management
Communication with contacts at clients and support in clarifying project inquiries
Matching potential managers at first and second management levels

Apr 2017 - Feb 2019

1 year 11 months

Velbert, Germany

Service Staff

Langenhorster Stube

Performing service tasks as a side job

Jul 2010 - Jul 2010

1 month

Essen, Germany

Internship

BKK Bundesverband - Health Department

Supporting the finalization of the department budget

Jul 2010 - Jul 2010

1 month

Mülheim, Germany

Seasonal job / temporary help

Ev. Krankenhaus

Sep 2009 - Feb 2017

7 years 6 months

Velbert, Germany

Operational Assistant to the Managing Director

BA Getränke GmbH

Further development of existing sales towards the market
Purchasing and development of supplier management
Support for internal and external accounting
Main responsibility for data processing in the back-office ERP system as well as the POS systems in three branches
Support in personnel planning and recruitment

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Food and Beverage, Professional Services, Retail, and Utilities.

Food and Beverage

Professional Services

Retail

Utilities

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Sales, Human Resources, Accounting, Procurement, Finance, and Marketing.

Sales

Human Resources

Accounting

Procurement

Finance

Marketing

Summary

I am a freelance project consultant and interim manager with a focus on controlling and regulation – mainly in the energy and utilities sector, but with solid experience in operational controlling and financial management across different industries. Based on an M.Sc. in Management and my broad practical experience, I design and optimize controlling structures, cost models and integrated financial plans, develop KPI systems, and ensure reliable reporting for management and shareholders.

My professional focus includes network regulation and price calculation, water price calculations, contribution margin accounting, integrated financial planning, investment and concession valuations, as well as business support for legal proceedings and mediations. As a certified regulatory manager (BDEW/VKU), I help companies optimize regulatory price strategies, activity closing statements and cost audits with federal and state regulators – especially in the electricity, gas and joint metering (gMSB) sectors under the BNetzA, as well as in water, street lighting and e-mobility. Experience in valuing and structuring company acquisitions (buy-side) and equity investments rounds out my profile.

I combine practical experience from large corporations (including E.ON/Avacon), municipal companies and SMEs with a strong affinity for numbers, process understanding and excellent interface skills with legal, technical and executive teams. I work analytically, in a structured way and with an implementation focus – aiming to create transparency on cost and results structures and to support management decisions in a well-founded, data-driven and strategic manner.

Skills

Business Analysis
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Investment Valuation

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Apr 2018 - Jun 2020

Ruhr University Bochum, Faculty of Economics

Master of Science in Management · Management · Bochum, Germany · Very Good

Oct 2017 - Mar 2018

FernUniversity Hagen, Faculty of Economics

Economics · Hagen, Germany

Oct 2013 - Sep 2017

Ruhr University Bochum, Faculty of Economics

Bachelor of Science in Management and Economics · Management and Economics · Bochum, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Certified Regulatory Manager

Philip Rosenthal

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Food and Beverage 9.5 y

Avg length 2 y 8 m

Longest experience 8 y 3 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance Interim Manager and Project Consultant, Senior Consultant Interim Management, Corporate Valuation & Unbundling Consultant

Main industries Food and Beverage, Professional Services, Retail

Main business areas Sales, Human Resources, Accounting

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

January 2026

Last Update

May 2026

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Where is René based?

René is based in Velbert, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does René speak?

René speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does René have?

René has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, René has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that René may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would René be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, René would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Interim Manager and Project Consultant, Senior Consultant Interim Management, Corporate Valuation & Unbundling Consultant.

What is René's latest experience?

René's most recent position is Freelance Interim Manager and Project Consultant at Energy Utility Company.

What companies has René worked for in recent years?

In recent years, René has worked for Energy Utility Company, Boyden International GmbH, Avacon Netz GmbH, and Self-employed in personnel consulting.

Which industries is René most experienced in?

René is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Professional Services, and Retail. René also has some experience in Utilities, Insurance, and Healthcare.

Which business areas is René most experienced in?

René is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Accounting, and Human Resources. René also has some experience in Procurement, Finance, and Marketing.

Which industries has René worked in recently?

René has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Utilities.

Which business areas has René worked in recently?

René has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources, Sales, and Finance.

What is René's education?

René holds a Master in Management from Ruhr University Bochum, Faculty of Economics and a Bachelor in Management and Economics from Ruhr University Bochum, Faculty of Economics.

Does René have any certificates?

René has 1 certificate: Certified Regulatory Manager.

What is the availability of René?

René will be available full-time from June 2026.

What is the rate of René?

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