Sigrid (Dr.) G.-Business Unit R&D Controlling Consultant
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Business Unit R&D Controlling Consultant
Knorr-Bremse AG
- Conduct as-is process analysis
- Provide industry benchmark
- Optimize planning and reporting procedures (e.g. with application of VBA macros)
- Revise R&D hourly rate calculation
- Provide operational support in monthly closing
- Perform year end audit and annual budget
Freelance Management Consultant FP&A
Self-Employed
- Analyze as-is processes in R&D Controlling to determine improvements and manage their execution
- Align global R&D Controlling and Accounting procedures
Project Member to Represent Controlling Interests
Wirecard AG
- Agree on a suitable way of tracking development work with the IT team (granularity, frequency, IT tool)
- Align concept with Accounting
Senior Management Accountant for R&D & IT
Wirecard AG
- Manage divisional reporting and planning processes for IT development
- Introduce a business case process to evaluate new product ideas
Project Lead to Establish a New Cost Category
BMW AG
- Introduce target setting, planning and reporting methods for a new SDC category
- Track project milestones and consolidate stakeholder issues
- Prepare top management presentations on project status
- Interact with IT department to implement process changes
Management Accountant for Supplier Development Costs (SDC)
BMW AG
- Project lead to separate SDC from manufacturing costs including adjustments of target setting and planning processes
Consultant for New Steering Logic
Production firm
- Conduct workshops to derive business needs
- Detect gaps of responsibility
- Discuss pros and cons of different steering models
Consultant for Organizational Structure in Controlling
Food retail
- Identify improvement potential in the Controlling structure
- Propose a new set-up for supporting clear roles, responsibilities and the degree of centralization
Associate/Assistant Manager in Finance Strategy & Controlling
KPMG AG WPG
- Manage various finance projects such as setting up a global shared service structure
- Support the carve out of two business units
- Analyze a financial steering logic
- Establish an integrated planning approach
Industry experience
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Experienced in Professional Services, Automotive, Manufacturing, Banking and Finance, Food and Beverage, and Retail.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Finance, Project Management, Accounting, Strategy, Business Intelligence, and Information Technology.
Summary
Results-oriented finance expert with an analytical mindset and a forward-looking attitude. Passionate about driving change and managing projects in a collaborative manner.
Structured and reliable way of working combined with a strong IT affinity.
Skills
- Controlling/Management Accounting (7 Years)
- Project Management (5 Years)
- Management Consulting (4 Years)
- Automotive Industry (4 Years)
- Scientific Economic Research (2 Years)
- Ms Office
- Ms Access & Ms Excel Vba
- Sap Erp & Hana Fi/Co
- Sap Bw Afo
- Tableau & Ms Power Bi
- Atlassian (Confluence, Jira, Trello)
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Education
WHU
Doctoral program at the Institute for Management and Controlling, The Influence of Top Management and Middle Management on · Management and Controlling · Germany
THI Ingolstadt
Diploma in Business Administration (FH), Controlling & Accounting · Business Administration · Ingolstadt, Germany
Certifications & licenses
NLP Practitioner
SAP Certified Application Associate S/4HANA & ERP 6.0 For CO
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Sigrid is based in Munich, Germany.
Sigrid speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).
Sigrid has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Sigrid has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Sigrid may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Sigrid would be well-suited for roles such as: Business Unit R&D Controlling Consultant, Freelance Management Consultant FP&A, Project Member to Represent Controlling Interests.
Sigrid's most recent position is Business Unit R&D Controlling Consultant at Knorr-Bremse AG.
In recent years, Sigrid has worked for Knorr-Bremse AG and Self-Employed.
Sigrid is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Automotive, and Manufacturing. Sigrid also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Food and Beverage, and Retail.
Sigrid is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Project Management, and Accounting. Sigrid also has some experience in Strategy, Business Intelligence, and Information Technology.
Sigrid has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Automotive, and Manufacturing.
Sigrid has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Project Management.
Sigrid holds a Doctorate in Management and Controlling from WHU and a Bachelor in Business Administration from THI Ingolstadt.
Sigrid has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Change Manager, NLP Practitioner, and SAP Certified Application Associate S/4HANA & ERP 6.0 For CO.
The availability of Sigrid needs to be confirmed.
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