Serkant Türemiş - Interim Manager Finance & Controlling

Q: Where is Serkant based?

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

Q: What languages does Serkant speak?

Serkant speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Turkish (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Serkant have?

Serkant has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Serkant has worked in at least 20 different roles and for 24 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months . Note that Serkant may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Serkant's latest experience?

Serkant's most recent position is Interim Manager, License Controlling at Tonies GmbH .

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

In recent years, Serkant has worked for Tonies GmbH , Explorado Group GmbH / Edutain AG , Stage Entertainment GmbH , CBS GmbH , and Friday Night Entertainment UG .

Q: Which industries is Serkant most experienced in?

Serkant is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment , Arts and Crafts , and Professional Services . Serkant also has some experience in Manufacturing , Tourism , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Serkant most experienced in?

Serkant is most experienced in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Project Management . Serkant also has some experience in Marketing , Operations , and Procurement .

Q: Which industries has Serkant worked in recently?

Serkant has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Arts and Crafts , and Media and Entertainment .

Q: Which business areas has Serkant worked in recently?

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

Recommended expert

Hamburg, Germany

Check rate

Experience

Mar 2026 - Present

5 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Remote

Interim Manager, License Controlling

Tonies GmbH

Prepared and reviewed quarterly royalty settlements for licensors across music, publishing and media brands, including minimum guarantees, recoupment, returns reconciliation and process optimisation.
Reconstructed historical licensing data for an external audit by a major US studio, covering music publishing and recorded music across ROW and AUS, and coordinated the resulting statements with the licensor.
Supported the reconciliation of music royalties with the German collecting society and its international hub for 2018 to 2024.
Assessed licensing data for accruals and provisions, and structured metadata for contract negotiations.
Designed target processes and SOPs for a royalty automation tool and accompanied testing during rollout.

Oct 2025 - Dec 2025

3 months

Cologne, Germany

Remote

Interim Manager, Financial Project Management

Explorado Group GmbH / Edutain AG

Developed three tailor-made, dynamic Excel budget tools (incl. macros) from scratch, each tailored to a specific exhibition project, enabling automated adjustments to key variables such as venue capacity, operating hours and ticket pricing.
Created internal and external promoter budgets and financial analyses for licensed blockbuster exhibitions, supporting deal negotiations and strategic decision-making.
Prepared investment and recoupment analyses for a new venue and built a co-investment budget and two-year European tour budget for a jointly financed production, including scenario modelling for multiple cities.

Jul 2025 - Oct 2025

4 months

Hamburg, Germany

On-site

Interim Manager, Production Controlling

Stage Entertainment GmbH

Provided production build-up controlling and financial project support for Disney's Tarzan at Theater Neue Flora, including cost tracking, variance analysis and reporting.
Enhanced an Excel-based budget tracking tool to improve transparency and forecasting accuracy for production costs.
Executed monthly financial closings for three theatres and supported quarterly forecasts and annual budget planning.
Assumed full daily responsibilities of an absent production controller without formal handover.
Gained proficiency in Workday Financials and Workday Adaptive Planning within reporting and planning cycles.

Jan 2025 - Jun 2025

6 months

Willich, Germany

Interim Manager Finance

CBS GmbH

Managed the finance department (team of 4) and deputized for the Finance Manager during a 6-week absence.
Reported directly to the CFO, management board, and insolvency administrator.
Acted as the primary contact for the insolvency administrator and auditors during the insolvency proceedings.
Supervised the ERP system upgrade (SAGE 100), including testing, deviation analysis, and implementation of adjustments.
Provided advisory support for budget planning, liquidity forecasts, and financial analyses.
Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and liaised with tax advisors and auditors.
Supported the implementation of management directives and contributed to special projects in finance and controlling.

Sep 2024 - Present

1 year 11 months

Hamburg, Germany

Founder & Managing Director

Friday Night Entertainment UG

Founded and strategically developed the company in the live entertainment sector, expanding into new business areas, procuring international content, and building strategic partnerships.
Planned and executed events, managed artist bookings, and oversaw all production processes.
Acquired and negotiated sponsorship and artist contracts, fostering long-term collaborations and business relationships.
Managed budget planning and financial controlling, while developing and implementing market entry strategies.

Mar 2024 - Sep 2024

7 months

Germany

Project Management & Consulting

Eisbär Entertainment GmbH

Developing management strategies for the successful execution of tours, including operational implementation, coordination of all involved parties, and presenting existing concepts with detailed planning of operational execution.
Preparing financial reports, analyzing project costs, and optimizing budgets and business plans to derive efficient, cost-saving solutions and evaluate project profitability.
Supporting the development of analytical tools to improve controlling functions, optimizing reporting and planning processes, and ensuring smooth collaboration between specialist departments.

Jul 2023 - Present

3 years 1 month

London, United Kingdom

Co-Founder Germany

RockCorps Ltd.

Leading RockCorps' expansion into Germany, building strategic partnerships, enhancing brand visibility, and showcasing corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Securing event sponsorships, connecting with diverse audiences to drive community change through innovative platforms, and fostering personal interactions with companies for mutual benefit and impact.
Building brand awareness in a competitive market and overcoming challenges in establishing a new brand.

May 2023 - Present

3 years 3 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Chief Marketing Officer

Orchester der Kulturen gGmbH

Sponsor acquisition and general networking, creating relationships with industry professionals and influencers, promoting music through social media and online platforms, and developing content for marketing purposes.
Arranging live performances, networking with other music industry professionals, negotiating contracts with labels, venues, and other parties.

Nov 2022 - May 2024

1 year 7 months

Cologne, Germany

Project Management, Controlling & Consulting

Explorado Group

Developing business cases and budgets for projects and assessing feasibility and profitability.
Negotiating deals with suppliers and landlords and obtaining permits and licenses from authorities and venues.
Tracking project costs, creating financial reports and providing cost-effective solutions to improve efficiency.
Analyzing and identifying financial risks to make recommendations.

Sep 2022 - Dec 2022

4 months

Hamburg, Germany

Financial Controlling & Consulting

Global Tech I Offshore Wind GmbH

Consultation within the framework of the quarterly reviews and preparation of the business plan.
Consolidation of current and planned costs from individual departments into a cost plan for the next 1–4 years.
Professional consultation and collaboration with cost center managers, including process optimization and support for ad-hoc inquiries during due diligence activities.

Sep 2022 - Dec 2022

4 months

Hamburg, Germany

Creating, Producing & Consulting

Mignon GmbH & Co. KG

Executive Producer and Co-Artistic Director of the “Winterspektakel” show, overseeing concept development, creative direction, and production planning.
Prepared a feasibility analysis for a new family Christmas show in Hamburg for the 2021/2022 season, evaluating production costs, expected attendance, ticket prices, and profitability considering the aftermath of the pandemic.

May 2022 - Present

4 years 3 months

Berlin, Germany

Financial Controlling & Consulting

Innn.it e.V.

Preparation of monthly reports (budget/actual comparison and control of accounting).
Preparation of the annual report, annual budget planning and ad-hoc analyzes.
General advice on process optimization regarding finance and controlling.

Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

7 months

Cologne, Germany

Financial Controlling

Groove Attack GmbH

Supported SAGE 100 implementation by aligning software with business needs and commercial departments, ensuring communication with business units and documenting processes, functional testing, deviation analysis, and adjustments.
Prepared monthly reports with analysis and commentary, identifying deviations and developing solutions.
Planned budgets and forecasts, conducted ad-hoc analyses on business development, and performed cost and profitability calculations.
Assisted in developing analytical tools for controlling, optimizing reporting and planning processes with department interfaces, and supporting special projects.

Dec 2021 - Dec 2021

1 month

Wetzlar, Germany

Financial Controlling & Consulting

die.interaktiven GmbH & Co. KG

Reprocessing legacy positions of the financial statements.
Automation of finance processes and day-to-day business.

Aug 2020 - Apr 2021

9 months

Berlin, Germany

Financial Controlling

Ticketmaster Germany GmbH

Advice on optimizing financial reporting guidelines and processes for the management and the holding company.
Provided operational support to the CFO in the preparation of the annual budget and forecast.
Reconciliation and workup of a large client's advance payment process.

Jun 2020 - Feb 2021

9 months

Nauen, Germany

Operations Management

Oji Europe GmbH

Brought together contacts from the network to build new, beneficial business relationships.
Researched certification and approval requirements for new machines and electrical devices in hygiene technology.
Prepared and delivered a trade fair appearance, including cost planning and evaluation of the event.

Jul 2019 - May 2020

11 months

Hamburg, Germany

Artist Director and Executive Producer

Mignon GmbH & Co. KG

Developed project ideas and reviewed their feasibility, both artistically and financially.
Took part in artistic creation and was responsible for selecting, developing, realizing, and monitoring new projects, including authors, directors, artists, and production staff.
Negotiated with business and cooperation partners.
Co-founder of the “Winterspektakel” event concept.

Oct 2017 - Jun 2019

1 year 9 months

Munich, Germany

Commercial Director, Authorized Signatory

APASSIONATA World GmbH

Responsible for all commercial and financial matters for the tour business in Berlin (CAVALLUNA) and the theater and theme park in Munich (EQUILA).
Implemented professionalization, standardization, and consolidation of the entire finance area in line with new investor requirements.
Rebuilt and restructured the finance department, introduced new accounting software, and connected a Munich subsidiary to the parent company systems with contract management.
Functional and disciplinary manager of 4 departments (Accounting, Controlling, IT, and Office Management).

Nov 2016 - Sep 2017

11 months

Hamburg, Germany

Senior Manager Finance and Business Affairs, Authorized Signatory

HOI Productions Germany GmbH (Holiday on Ice)

Managed human resources, legal, IT, and all commercial matters locally.
Controlled business management for the German legs of “Holiday on Ice” productions: cost and revenue analysis, budget planning, forecasting, cash flow planning, tour planning, contract management, data warehousing, pricing, and yield management.
Took part in a two-year carve-out process after the sale and led the migration of accounting and commercial records from DCW to MS Dynamics, including data cleansing, validation, and mapping.

Nov 2005 - Oct 2016

11 years

Hamburg, Germany

Financial Controller, Authorized Signatory

Stage Entertainment Touring Productions Germany GmbH

Responsible for German tour productions (“Holiday on Ice”, “Best of Musical”, “Ice Age Live!”, “Voca People”, “Peter Pan on Ice”, “Hans Klok – Faster than Magic”) in all commercial matters and advised on international tour projects (“Holiday on Ice” in France, “Bugs Bunny on Ice” in Turkey).
Advised management on all financial and economic matters and provided IFRS reporting support to international divisions.
Restructured reporting and cost accounting to meet parent company requirements.
Prepared periodic financial statements, business case analyses, project controlling for new tour concepts, sales reporting, budgeting, forecasting, ad-hoc analyses, contract management, cash flow planning, royalty statements, and withholding tax processing.

Nov 2001 - Oct 2005

4 years

Hamburg, Germany

Financial Controller

Stage Entertainment GmbH

Managed all commercial matters for en-suite musical productions: “Mamma Mia!” (Operettenhaus), “Dirty Dancing” (Neue Flora), and “Disney’s The Lion King” (Theater im Hafen).
Managed the project for the renovation of the Operettenhaus musical theatre and supervised production launches, budgeting, and cost reporting.
Processed fees and licenses with international licensors and developed a budget control system.

Jul 2000 - Jul 2001

1 year 1 month

Hamburg, Germany

Financial Controller

Cable & Wireless GmbH

Managed the project for the introduction of SAP R/3 (FICO) software.
Reported to the European headquarters in Paris according to UK-GAAP.
Handled legal case management and deputy head of administration meetings.
Conducted cash flow and budget planning, and cost and revenue analysis.

Aug 1997 - Jun 2000

2 years 11 months

Hamburg, Germany

Financial Accountant

Stella Musical Management GmbH / Miss Saigon Musical Produktions GmbH

Determined overall company results and prepared periodic financial statements.
Managed accounts receivable and accounts payable accounting.

Feb 1995 - Jul 1997

2 years 6 months

Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany

Financial Accountant

Kolb & Schüle AG

Managed accounts receivable accounting and direct debit processing.
Prepared sales and new order statistics.

Jan 1992 - Jul 1992

7 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Administrator

Daimler-Benz AG

Coordinated company mail and information processing systems.

Aug 1991 - Dec 1991

5 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Administrator

ATT-Touristik GmbH

Handled ticketing and distribution.

Industry Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time.

Experienced in Media and Entertainment, Arts and Crafts, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Tourism, and Telecommunication.

Media and Entertainment

Arts and Crafts

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Tourism

Telecommunication

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Accounting, Finance, Project Management, Marketing, Operations, and Strategy.

Accounting

Finance

Project Management

Marketing

Operations

Strategy

Summary

Interim Manager for Finance and Controlling with over 25 years of experience, mainly in entertainment (live, music, film, and TV), but also open to other industries. From Financial Accountant through Controlling to commercial management with power of attorney.

I take full responsibility for closing, reporting, budget, forecast, as well as liquidity and scenario planning, and at the same time I lead teams, most recently as commercial manager with four departments and 24 employees. My focus is on building and improving controlling and finance processes, carve-outs, restructuring, ERP migrations, and license and royalty controlling.

I get up to speed quickly in new systems and organizations and am productive after just a few days, both remote and on site. Available from 01/09/2026 full-time, before that one to two days per week.

Skills

Ms Office 365 (Excellent In Excel)
Ms Dynamics Nav (Basic)
Sage 100 (Basic)
Sap R/3 (Basic)
Dcw – Erp System (Strong)
Power Bi (Basic)
Oracle Hyperion (Basic)
Google Workspace (Strong)
Apple Macos (Strong)
Ms Teams (Strong)
Slack (Strong)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Turkish

Intermediate

Education

Jan 1999 - Dec 1999

AWS-Staatliche Abendwirtschaftsschule

State Certified Business Economist · Business Economist · Hamburg, Germany

Aug 1992 - Jan 1995

Carl Faber & M. Becker GmbH & Co. KG (Kolb & Schüle AG)

Apprenticeship Industrial Clerk · Industrial Clerk · Weilheim an der Teck, Germany

Oct 1990 - Jun 1991

Jakob-Friedrich-Schöllkopf-Schule

Advanced economy college, state certified economics assistant · Economy · Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

State Certified Business Economist

AWS-Staatliche Abendwirtschaftsschule

Certified Industrial Clerk

Carl Faber & M. Becker GmbH & Co. KG

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 26

Experience in Media and Entertainment 20.5 y

Avg length 1 y 8 m

Longest experience 10 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, United Kingdom)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Manager, License Controlling, Interim Manager, Financial Project Management, Interim Manager, Production Controlling

Main industries Media and Entertainment, Arts and Crafts, Professional Services

Main business areas Accounting, Finance, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

November 2024

Last Update

July 2026

Need a freelancer? Find your match in seconds.

Try FRATCH GPT

Frequently asked questions

Have questions? Find more information here.

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

Serkant speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Turkish (Intermediate).

Serkant has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Serkant has worked in at least 20 different roles and for 24 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Serkant may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Serkant would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager, License Controlling, Interim Manager, Financial Project Management, Interim Manager, Production Controlling.

Serkant's most recent position is Interim Manager, License Controlling at Tonies GmbH.

In recent years, Serkant has worked for Tonies GmbH, Explorado Group GmbH / Edutain AG, Stage Entertainment GmbH, CBS GmbH, and Friday Night Entertainment UG.

Serkant is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment, Arts and Crafts, and Professional Services. Serkant also has some experience in Manufacturing, Tourism, and Telecommunication.

Serkant is most experienced in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Project Management. Serkant also has some experience in Marketing, Operations, and Procurement.

Serkant has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Arts and Crafts, and Media and Entertainment.

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

Serkant holds a Doctorate in Economy from Jakob-Friedrich-Schöllkopf-Schule, a Doctorate in Commercial High School from Jakob-Friedrich-Schöllkopf-Schule and a Doctorate in Secondary School for Economy from Jakob-Friedrich-Schöllkopf-Schule.

Serkant has 2 certificates. These include: State Certified Business Economist and Certified Industrial Clerk.

Serkant will be available full-time from August 2026.

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

To hire Serkant, click the Meet button on the profile to request a meeting and discuss your project needs.