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 HR 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 pricing calculation for formal errors and factual gaps in argumentation regarding the legal regulatory framework (e.g., AVBWasserV, KAG RP, statutes, NEV according to BGH) and best practices in the water industry
Ensure the operational controlling of the water division
Optimize the previous pricing strategy from a regulatory perspective
Provide factual assessment of ongoing legal cases in the water sector
Provide professional support to all stakeholders in the water division
Implement and roll out a new water pricing calculation tool
Transfer know-how to the controlling department and professionally onboard new employees
Bridge vacancies by performing the water pricing calculations
Review the pricing strategy from a regulatory perspective
Set up a PMO and take on PMO tasks
Provide professional advice for preparing the annual financial statements
Provide expert sparring for the board, legal, and finance/controlling in the water area
Optimize, adapt, and redesign company processes in the finance/controlling environment
Implement regulatory adjustments to the existing controlling
Advise the holding board and collaborate with subsidiaries
Support impairments together with auditors
Conduct opportunity-risk analyses for ongoing legal cases and negotiations
Draft price adjustment clauses and assist with mediations
Reorganize shareholding structures
Report to the head of legal, head of corporate development, as well as CEO and CSO

Oct 2023 - Jan 2025

1 year 4 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Senior Consultant Interim Management

Boyden International GmbH

Conduct sales activities in interim management
Support the staffing of interim projects at C/C-1 level
Identify suitable interim managers, conduct initial interviews, and present them to the client

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024

2 years 1 month

Helmstedt, Germany

Advisor Corporate Valuation & Unbundling

Avacon Netz GmbH

Unbundling and regulation including cost trends and analysis; preparation of activity statements according to § 6b EnWG, regulatory optimization
Populate the BNetzA cost review questionnaires under § 28 ARegV for VP, support NB, and draft report sections
Concession, investment, and corporate valuations/M&A (DCF method & multiples method)
Prepare contribution margin accounting in the group, especially for the water division, followed by water price calculation
Non-regulated: Calculate street lighting offers, heating & e-mobility
Profitability calculations and special business topics
Valuation of M&A targets, due diligence, and various buy-side topics
Support the acquisition process of new investments from a controlling perspective
Develop and draft cooperation models
Further develop and automate controlling models and business analyses, KPI-based reporting
Internal and external stakeholder management
Report to the group on selected projects

Oct 2020 - Dec 2021

1 year 3 months

Helmstedt, Germany

Trainee Finance/Controlling - Business Administration/Valuation

Avacon Netz GmbH

Perform investment and concession valuations (DCF), analyze results, and advise management
Prepare contribution margin accounting for a group subsidiary, report to management, and provide further strategic advice

Assignment in Network Operations (Regulatory Management):

Core team member for preparing and submitting documents for the BNetzA's gas cost review approval process under § 28 ARegV

Assignment in Municipal Management (Strategic Offer Management):

Support software development in an agile team and prepare for roll-out
Assist in developing a concession offer

Feb 2018 - Present

8 years 4 months

Self-employed

Self-employed in HR consulting

Provide sales support services for temporary and permanent staffing at first and second management levels
Manage client relationships as 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 to the management board and business development
Designing, executing and reporting multichannel sales campaigns
Building and expanding a network of decision-makers in companies for the management board
Communicating with client contacts and supporting clarification of 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

Performed service tasks as a side job

Jul 2010 - Jul 2010

1 month

Essen, Germany

Internship

BKK Bundesverband - Abteilung Gesundheit

Supported the finalization of the department budget

Jul 2010 - Jul 2010

1 month

Mülheim, Germany

Vacation 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 developed existing sales to target the market
Procurement and further development of supplier management
Supported internal and external accounting
Main responsibility for data processing in the back office ERP system and for the POS systems in three branches
Supported 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 specializing in controlling and regulation – primarily in the energy and utilities sector, but with solid experience in operational controlling and financial management across various industries. With an M.Sc. in Management and my broad practical experience, I design and optimize controlling structures, cost models, and integrated financial planning, develop key performance indicator systems, and ensure reliable reporting for management and shareholders.

My professional focus includes network regulation and price calculation, water tariff calculations, contribution margin accounting, integrated financial planning, investment and concession valuations, as well as the business support of legal proceedings and mediations. As a certified regulatory manager (BDEW/VKU), I support companies in optimizing pricing strategies, activity statements, and cost audits before federal and state regulatory authorities – especially in the areas shaped by BNetzA: electricity, gas, and gMSB, as well as water, street lighting, and e-mobility. Experience in the valuation and structuring of company acquisitions (buy-side) and equity investments rounds out my profile.

I combine hands-on experience from corporations (including E.ON/Avacon), municipal companies, and SMEs with a strong affinity for numbers, process insight, and a strong ability to collaborate across legal, technical, and executive teams. I work analytically, in a structured way and focused on execution – with the goal of creating transparency around cost and performance structures and supporting management decisions in a solid, data-driven, and strategic way.

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

FernUniversität 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, Advisor Corporate Valuation & Unbundling

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, Advisor Corporate Valuation & Unbundling.

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 HR 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.