Ricardo (Tomihide) Morita
Controlling - Change Management - PMI
Experience
Controlling Staff Position (CFO/Head of Controlling)
IT Security Solutions
- Process optimization, process design
- Business partnering, target vision
- Team building
- Workflow design
- Budget, MEC
- SAP S4/Hanna, Board
Change Manager – Digital Transformation & AI Workflows
MCS
Conception and implementation of AI-supported workflows (n8n) for automated invoice recording and document processing. Optimization of business processes through the use of leading LLMs (e.g., GPT-4, Claude, DeepSeek) and local AI infrastructures (Ollama). Increased efficiency in research and content creation through professional prompt engineering and AI integration. Evaluation and deployment of AI tools (Google AI Studio, MS Copilot, Cursor) to support controlling and project management tasks. Strategic consulting at the intersection of finance and AI transformation as a Change Manager.
Senior Controller / Consultant / Change Manager
Retail & E-Com (Private Equity)
- Entity controlling Austria and carve-in / integration
- Business reporting and KPIs
- Budget & forecast & cash & taxes
- Data and workflow optimization (Tagetik, Infor)
- Support closing activities (MEC and YEC)
- Team building
- Special projects & IT workgroup lead
- BPMN (Archi)
Consultant Reporting and DWH
Industry Services
- Business reporting
- KPIs, IBCS reporting
- Data integrity and process optimization
- Power BI integration
Head of Controlling
Saas Company
- Team building, strategy, roles & responsibilities
- KPIs, business modelling
- Optimization and implementation of controlling processes
- Implementation of business partnering
- Budget and forecast
- Support for implementation of new ERP system, Power BI
- LucaNet
Business Process and Process Optimization Consultant
Digital Company SaaS and Retail
- Controlling concept (P2P, O2C, R2R, BUD, Cost Allocation, Project controlling)
- Process resilience, risk management, and change management
- Department support
- Project management support
- ERP migration
- Odoo / SAP / Tableau
- Agile working / SCRUM
Senior Controller
International automotive & retail group
- Post Merger Integration (PMI)
- Daily business, corporate controlling, business controlling, project controlling, sales controlling, B2B & retail, private equity
- BI (MS-SQL, Delta Master)
- SAP FI/CO, functional support for implementation/customizing, process optimization and data flow. IT liaison
- Budget / rolling forecasts
- Implementation/optimizations of reporting (Excel reporting), KPIs
- Support for design and implementation of retail controlling
- Special tasks
- Team building/department setup/change management
- Implementation of controlling processes
- Cost reduction programs
- Dashboards, reporting/presentations
Senior Controller
International plant engineering group
- Daily business, corporate controlling, project controlling (focus), POC
- Financial closing activities (HGB, IFRS). Fast close
- SAP FI, PS, SD, CO, SEM-BCS, HANA implementation, Excel, Access
- Budget / rolling forecasts
- Reporting optimizations (Excel reporting), KPIs
- Optimization of controlling processes
- Special tasks, migration support (HANA)
- Team building
- Dashboards, reporting/presentations
Project Management Consultant / Sales Consultant
Mid-sized fashion company
- Implementation of sales controlling
- Sales in Germany, retail
- Support for building a sales network, trade shows and PR
HQ/BU Controlling & Reporting Staff - Finance Excellence
Industrial capital goods
- Designing and implementing a reporting system, master data definition, KPIs, dashboard and subsequent definitions
- Optimization and implementation of controlling processes (small projects)
- Team building
- Supporting the implementation of SAP BW, BEx Analyzer
- SAP PS, MM, SD, CO, FI
- Large projects controlling (PoC), forecast, budget, production controlling/management
- Project management (Prince 2)
- Change management
Reporting Consultant - Finance Excellence
Japanese electronics corporation
- Project GAIA support
- Design and implementation of a reporting system, master data definition, KPIs, dashboard, etc.
- B2B and Retail
- Support for company-wide (EU region) ERP implementation (Oracle, HFM, SSRS, MS-SQL)
- Project management
Managing Director / CFO
Leading eHealth 2.0 provider
- Finance & Controlling (Daily Biz, Private Equity)
- Budget, Forecast and BP,
- Accounting, closing tasks, Cash Flow, Treasuring,
- Controlling, Reporting, Analyses (B2B & Retail)
- Investor relations, Private Equity, Due Diligence,
- Sales and Marketing (strategy, print, online, Business development)
- Demand Management
- Head Legal (Contract- and contract management,)
- Head HR (Recruiting, HR-development)
- Head ICT (IT architecture, Setup, etc.)
- Head of Software Development (WebApp, iOS, Android)
- Int. Project Management (India, Thailand, Indonesia)
Strategy staff (executive board)
Renowned bank
- Sales process (M&A)
- Document management
- Information management and censorship.
- NDA
Financial Analyst and Controller
Int. automotive manufacturing company
- Project, investment and production controlling
- Daily Business Reports and Ad Hoc Reports
- Consolidation and monthly closing
- Support SAP rollout
- Support and process optimization FiBu (FSC)
- Support restructuring and cost reduction program (insolvency)
- Support investor process.
Germany HQ Head Controlling
Int. personnel service provider
- Support for the global integration of Axapta for the German business. Transfer and transformation at the interface.
- Head of Business Controlling and support of the management board.
- Development of an automated commission calculation with IT
- Support for financial accounting and closing tasks (FSC), deputy Head of Finance
- Support IT / Demand Management
- Process description and documentation (SOX)
- Subproject management
Lead Management Accounting PMI
International Pharmaceutical Company
- Post Merger Integration (PMI) in accounting and management accounting
- Assisted in preparing the monthly report from a DATEV environment
- Treasury
- Designed and implemented suitable reporting tools and reconciliation statements
- Reconciliation of the standalone financial statements to the consolidated financial statements
- Transition of reporting from HGB (German GAAP) to IAS/IFRS
- Assisted in converting accounting from HGB to IAS/IFRS
- Assisted in budget preparation and personnel cost planning
- Development of personnel metrics
- Sub-project management
Senior Controller
International Logistics Company
- Prepared the annual CSR report for TNT Post's German operations (Netherlands)
- Management accounting
- Contributed to developing an IT-based solution for monthly CSR data reporting
- Collection, gathering and analysis of all data
- Sub-project leader
Head of Management Accounting and Deputy CFO
International Agro/Chemical Group
- Post Merger Integration (PMI)
- All management accounting activities including production controlling and sales controlling (B2B and retail)
- Support for year-end closing
- Support for accounts receivable and accounts payable accounting
- Support for customer service
- Operational site reporting
- Treasury
- Post Merger Integration of the organization and reporting of the mid-sized family business into the corporate group
- Reporting under HGB and IAS/IFRS. Consolidation
- Ongoing coordination and reporting of sales and revenue activities across all regions (EAME)
- Continuous optimization of reporting, especially harmonization of cost center accounting and alignment with group standards
- Customization of local reports in Navision
- Hyperion reporting
- Intercompany matching (ICM) and support for coordinating international farms
- License reporting, billing and contract management
- Variance analysis of overhead costs, COGS/functional costs and sales
- Preparation of forecasts and the annual plan including latest estimates (LEs) and ad hoc forecasts in cooperation with the specialist departments (sales, OVHs, COGS, personnel planning). Including especially the transition of reporting fiscal years from May-June (seasonal) to January-December (group)
- Implementation of SAP FI/CO and migration from Navision (FSC), demand management
- Ad hoc projects
- Documentation and SOX
- Transfer pricing
- Tolling
- Department size 3.5 FTEs
- Definition of cost centers and training of staff
- Processes and procedures (SOX)
- Project management (including migration, implementation, audit by external auditors)
Head Controller / Business Area & Site Controller
International Steel and Construction Group
- All management accounting activities including investment and production controlling
- Controlling of equity investments
- Treasury
- Operational reporting for the EU and Middle East business unit (EAME)
- Ongoing coordination and reporting of sales and revenue activities across all regions
- Continuous optimization of reporting, especially cost center accounting and partial contribution margin accounting
- Optimization of the monthly report and all databases (Excel reports, extracts from a third system like Hyperion and Navision)
- Variance analysis of overhead costs, COGS/functional costs and sales
- Assisted in inventory valuation and determination of specific costs
- Preparation of forecasts and annual plans including all estimates in collaboration with specialist departments (OVHs, COGS, personnel planning). Including especially the transition of fiscal years from January-December to April-March
- Cash flow optimization and forecasting including overdues and bad debts
- Intercompany elimination
- Support for the implementation of Navision (demand management)
- Support for the central office in Hyperion reporting
- Transfer of the EU Navision reporting system into the global Hyperion framework
- Reporting under HGB, IAS/IFRS and I-GAAP (Indian) consolidation
- Ad hoc projects
- Documentation and SOX
- Introduction of the new divisional controller to the reporting processes
- Sub-project management (SAP CO)
HR Consultant
National Technical Service Company
- Selection and recruitment of employees for the service division
General Manager / Project Manager
Online Shop
- Marketing
- Sales
- IT
- Finance / Controlling
- Supply Chain
- Customer Service
- Demand Manager
ICT Consultant
International ICT Group (Global Player)
- Corporate organization and telecommunications, telecom industry trends
- Preparation of strategic position papers
- Business model development on NGN and Triple Play
- NGN (Next Generation Networks)
- Preparation of white papers
- Preparation of technical presentations on NGN, Triple Play and business division integration
- Sales coaching for employees
- Employee coaching on DMS
- Development of a sales calculator for DMS
- Various market studies
- Sales coaching for internal staff and preparation for sales activities
- Creation of a profitability calculator for DMS (Document Management Systems) to support sales.
Sales Consultant
National Personnel Service Provider
- Sales coaching for employees
- Employee coaching on DMS
- Development of a sales calculator for DMS
- Sales controlling
Certified Consultant for SME Inquiries
BMWA
- Consulting for online inquiries.
- Start-up and financing.
- Business plans.
- Organization & company formation.
- Awareness and handling of legal inquiries (no legal advice).
PMI Consultant
International Logistics Provider
- Harmonization of reports from various sources (PMI)
- Implementation of a holistic reporting concept for a consistent and uniform presentation and control of all relevant business processes.
- Standardization of the reporting system and KPIs including BSC
- Development of a user-friendly, Excel-based reporting system based on Dupond (dashboard)
- Process description and definition of new KPIs
- Rough concept for data flow and IT implementation (Master Data Management)
- Handover to Horvath & Partner for finalization
- Project manager Master Data Management
Consultant VAT / Setup and Incentives
Logistik PPP
- Subproject for quality assurance and monitoring of the incentive project within the overall process
- Additional quality assurance and controlling
- Modeling of the necessary subprocesses and workarounds for the smooth integration of the special project into the operational processes
- Project management, documentation and project controlling / Demand Manager
- Leading the subproject for sending mass emails with responses
- Responsible for external temporary staff (5 FTE)
Consultant
Große Nat. Immobileingesellschaft
- Participation in the development of an Excel/Access based controlling tool for budget planning and reporting
Consultant
Lokale WP-Gesellschaft
- Revising the strategy concept
- Developing a new concept for the firm
- Scheduling new initiatives
- Supporting implementation
- Handling accounting and advising clients
- Project manager
Controller
Größte nationale Immobiliengesellschaft
- Assisted in establishing the department, including property and contract controlling
- Participated in developing an Excel/Access based controlling and reporting tool
- Assisted with SAP customizing
- Assisted in designing the BSC system, especially for contract management and property controlling
- Subproject controlling as part of project management
- Coordinated and managed the entry of third-party contracts into SAP-RE
- Subproject lead
- Project controlling
- Set up customer and contract management based on SAP-RE
- Provided expert support and assisted in customizing SAP-RE Extension, including performing acceptance tests
- Created technical instructions
- Supported operational business
- Supported the BSC
- Coached the full-time staff (about 30 FTE)
Consultant / Project Manager
Lokale WP-Gesellschaft
- Analysis of work processes
- Support in developing a personnel development plan
- Creation and implementation of an IT concept
- Optimizing the integration and use of DATEV
- Supporting operational business
Developer - Controlling
Int. Technologie Global Player
- Developed an IT solution to manage alternative material procurement
- Production controlling
- Collaborated with sales
- Supported purchasing
- Accounting (accounts receivable, accounts payable, account reconciliation, closing preparation)
Consultant and CRO
Bau und Einzelhandel Aktiengesellschaft
- Hands-on introduction to key controlling and administrative processes.
- Implemented treasury and harmonized liabilities, resulting in new credit lines.
- Developed a strategic controlling system.
- Introduced a BSC/KPI system.
- Designed central dashboards.
- Optimized processes and workflows.
- Supported HR and the hiring process.
- Assisted in the conversion from a GmbH to a private AG.
- Implemented a cash management system and performance metrics for finance and project controlling.
- Conducted benchmarking and SWOT analyses.
- Developed retail space and sales concepts.
- Led transformation projects.
Industry Experience
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Experienced in Retail, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Professional Services, and Automotive.
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Experienced in Finance, Project Management, Information Technology, Accounting, Business Intelligence, and Strategy.
Summary
I have extensive experience in controlling, PMI, change management and process optimization across various industries such as technology, retail, manufacturing and financial services. I have built strong skills working with ERP systems like SAP and power BI integrations, business reporting, KPI development, and teambuilding.
I focus on improving workflows, streamlining reporting and budgeting processes while managing change in complex environments. My hands-on approach in driving business transformation and optimizing controlling functions has delivered measurable improvements and operational efficiencies over the years.
Skills
Experience
- Many Years Of Experience (20+ Years) As A Consultant And Manager In Various Industries, Focusing On Management Control And Finance.
- Extensive Expertise In Post-merger Integration (Pmi) Projects, Including The Harmonization Of Financial Processes And Organizational Structures.
Controller / Finance Manager
- Solid Knowledge In Controlling (Poc, Sales, Finance, Project, Production), Budgeting And Cost Management, Finance.
- Experienced In Reporting, Analysis, Planning, And Strategy Development.
- Extensive Expertise In Liquidity, Investment, And Risk Management, As Well As Corporate Governance.
- Knowledge Of M&a Processes, Carve-in, Carve-out.
- Confident Handling Of Erp Systems Such As Sap Fi/co, Datev, Navision, Oracle (Hfm), And Axapta.
- Experience Leading Controlling Departments.
- Development Of Controlling Concepts (P2p, O2c, R2r, Bud, Cost Allocation, Project Controlling).
- Strong Skills In Budgeting, Forecasting, Cash Flow Management, And Treasury.
- Experience In Creating And Optimizing Business Reporting And Kpis.
- Skills In Data Analysis And Workflow Optimization With Power Bi, Tableau, And Other Dashboard Tools.
Change Manager / Pmi Manager
- Extensive Expertise In Project Management, Pmo, Transformations, Integrations, And Process Optimization (Kaizen).
- Experience In Stakeholder Management, Communication, And Culture Development.
- Specialization In Post-merger Integration (Pmi), Including Harmonizing Financial Processes And Organizational Structures.
- Proven Success In Change Management And Process Optimization, Including Implementing Agile Working Methods (Scrum).
- Ability To Lead And Build Teams, Including Team Building And Onboarding.
Industries
- Telecommunications
- Automotive
- Logistics
- Banking
- Public Administration
- Healthcare (Ehealth / Mhealth)
- Real Estate
- Software Development
- Auditing
- Agrochemical
- Electrical & Metal
- Pharma
- Manufacturing (Machinery, Steel)
- Staffing Services
- Retail & E-commerce
- Care & Beauty
- Crafts
It Skills
- Comprehensive Know-how Of The Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook, And Ms Project).
- Extensive Knowledge Of Sap.
- Extensive Knowledge Of Navision.
- Extensive Knowledge Of Oracle (Hfm, Etc.).
- Good Knowledge Of Axapta.
- Extensive Knowledge Of Hyperion.
- Extensive Knowledge Of Datev.
Languages
Education
Ernst-Moritz-Arndt University of Greifswald
Diploma in Business Administration with a focus on personnel economics and organization, production management and logistics, · Business Administration · Greifswald, Germany
Certifications & licenses
AI-Studies (Prompting, Agents, LLM, LCM, MCP, RAG)
Prince2 project management, large project management
Agile working, SCRUM
Certificate course in international accounting
Certified DSiN consultant for internet security
Business consultant BVW
Statistics
Experience
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Expertise
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