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Simon Sprock

Co-Founder and CEO

Simon Sprock
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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Apr 2018 - Present
8 years

Co-Founder and CEO

Sabana Studio & Ventures GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Co-Founder and CEO at Sabana Studio & Ventures GmbH
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Finance
Strategy
  • Hands-on CFO services, including but not limited to restructuring financial departments, developing, automating, and optimizing financial tools and processes, implementing IFRS, and consolidating financial statements.

  • Interim management and advising companies on business expansion and strategy.

  • Clients include DEKOM, HYGH, Choco, SmartPractice, Vagabund, RailWatch, Majestic Records, Impact Plus Ventures, Advocado, Quandoo, and FinCompare

Sep 2017 - Nov 2018
1 year 3 months
Berlin, Germany

Head of Accounting and Controlling

Quandoo GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Head of Accounting and Controlling at Quandoo GmbH
Industries
Food and Beverage
Information Technology
Business Areas
Accounting
Business Intelligence
Finance
  • Leading the international accounting and controlling team.

  • Closing monthly, quarterly, and annual books, including group consolidation according to German Commercial Code (HGB) and IFRS, reporting to investors.

  • Developing and optimizing highly automated controlling tools.

  • Capitalizing self-produced intangible assets.

  • Developing budgeting and forecasting tools.

Mar 2015 - Aug 2017
2 years 6 months
Berlin, Germany

Global Head of Finance & Business Controlling

Vaniday Global Services GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Global Head of Finance & Business Controlling at Vaniday Global Services GmbH
Industries
Cosmetics
Business Areas
Accounting
Audit
Finance
  • Recruited and provided disciplinary leadership for a skilled central finance team, and built a global network of service partners and accounting staff.

  • Created and developed a global business plan that could be easily transferred and executed.

  • Tracked and evaluated monthly international budgets and performance.

  • Managed accounting, oversaw quarterly financial closings, audits, and group consolidation for all companies in multiple countries (IAS-based).

  • Developed and implemented global compliance standards.

  • Handled incorporation and dissolution of international operating and holding companies.

Feb 2015 - Mar 2015
2 months
Berlin, Germany

Global Head of Finance & Business Intelligence

Brilliant 2056. GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Global Head of Finance & Business Intelligence at Brilliant 2056. GmbH
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Finance
Dec 2012 - Jan 2015
2 years 2 months
Berlin, Germany

Senior International Investment Controller

Rocket Internet SE

Expertise details
Position Summary
Senior International Investment Controller at Rocket Internet SE
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Accounting
Finance
Information Technology
  • Led and mentored team members professionally.

  • Oversaw the harmonization of incorporation processes and legal requirements across more than 50 countries.

  • Designed project holding structures including management participation, minimizing liabilities and protecting investors' interests.

  • Prepared due diligence materials for potential investors.

  • Implemented global banking software to streamline operations across 500 accounts.

  • Established a new database system to improve investment control efficiency.

  • Trained new colleagues and assistants on best practices and regulatory compliance.

Sep 2012 - Nov 2012
3 months
Berlin, Germany

Unit Controller

Media Consultant Advertising GmbH & Maximum Media GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Unit Controller at Media Consultant Advertising GmbH & Maximum Media GmbH
Industries
Advertising
Media and Entertainment
Business Areas
Accounting
Aug 2010 - Aug 2012
2 years 1 month
Darmstadt, Germany

Global Strategy Controller

T-Systems International GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Global Strategy Controller at T-Systems International GmbH
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Finance
Strategy
Sep 2009 - Feb 2010
6 months
Berlin, Germany

Assistant of the Managing Director

Steffel Unternehmengruppe Dienstl. GmbH & Co.

Expertise details
Position Summary
Assistant of the Managing Director at Steffel Unternehmengruppe Dienstl. GmbH & Co.
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Operations
Apr 2009 - Sep 2009
6 months

Freelance Student Assistant, Career Service Dept.

University of Applied Sciences Berlin

Expertise details
Position Summary
Freelance Student Assistant, Career Service Dept. at University of Applied Sciences Berlin
Industries
Education
Business Areas
Human Resources
Oct 2008 - Mar 2009
6 months

Freelance Student Assistant, Business Software

University of Applied Sciences Berlin

Expertise details
Position Summary
Freelance Student Assistant, Business Software at University of Applied Sciences Berlin
Industries
Education
Business Areas
Information Technology
Jul 2007 - Sep 2011
4 years 3 months

Personal Business Founder & Managing Director

Iwahn GbR

Expertise details
Position Summary
Personal Business Founder & Managing Director at Iwahn GbR
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Operations
Strategy
Jun 2006 - Jun 2006
1 month

Financial Bookkeeper

Remmers Baustofftechnik GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Financial Bookkeeper at Remmers Baustofftechnik GmbH
Industries
Construction
Business Areas
Accounting
Aug 2004 - May 2006
1 year 10 months

Industrial Clerk Trainee

Remmers Baustofftechnik GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Industrial Clerk Trainee at Remmers Baustofftechnik GmbH
Industries
Construction
Business Areas
Operations

Industry Experience

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

Experienced in Professional Services, Information Technology, Cosmetics, Construction, Food and Beverage, and Education.

Professional Services
Information Technology
Cosmetics
Construction
Food and Beverage
Education
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Business Area Experience

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

Experienced in Finance, Strategy, Accounting, Operations, Audit, and Information Technology.

Finance
Strategy
Accounting
Operations
Audit
Information Technology
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Skills

  • Success Through Motivation, Inspiration, And Continuous Development Of Colleagues And Processes
  • Experienced In Leading International Teams (Centralized And Decentralized)
  • Solution-oriented Approach To Tasks And Challenges Both Within A Team And Individually
  • Ability To Easily Shift Perspectives Thanks To My Growth
  • Embracing Flat Hierarchies And Collaboration
  • Process And Quality Optimization Through Automation
  • Ifrs, German Commercial Code (Hgb), Consolidation Of International Entities
  • Highly Technically Inclined: Developing Online Shops And More, Quickly Grasping Software
  • Expert In Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Power Query, Powerpoint, Etc.)
  • Practical Experience With Datev, Tse:nit, And Lexware

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Intermediate

Education

Sep 2010 - Aug 2012

School of International Business and Entrepreneurship - Steinbeis University

Master of Science, International Management (Project-Competence-Study) · International Management (Project-Competence-Study) · Berlin, Germany

Oct 2006 - Aug 2010

University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Engineering, Business Administration and Civil Engineering · Business Administration and Civil Engineering · Berlin, Germany

Aug 2000 - Jun 2004

Business High School

University Entrance Diploma (Abitur) · Friesoythe, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 13
Experience in Professional Services 12 y
Avg length 1 y 9 m
Longest experience 7 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Co-Founder and CEO, Head of Accounting and Controlling, Global Head of Finance & Business Controlling
Main industries Professional Services, Information Technology, Cosmetics
Main business areas Finance, Strategy, Accounting

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

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Where is Simon based?

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

What languages does Simon speak?

Simon speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Simon have?

Simon has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Simon has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Simon may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Simon be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Simon would be well-suited for roles such as: Co-Founder and CEO, Head of Accounting and Controlling, Global Head of Finance & Business Controlling.

What is Simon's latest experience?

Simon's most recent position is Co-Founder and CEO at Sabana Studio & Ventures GmbH.

What companies has Simon worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Simon has worked for Sabana Studio & Ventures GmbH.

Which industries is Simon most experienced in?

Simon is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology, and Cosmetics. Simon also has some experience in Construction, Food and Beverage, and Education.

Which business areas is Simon most experienced in?

Simon is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Strategy, and Accounting. Simon also has some experience in Operations, Information Technology, and Audit.

Which industries has Simon worked in recently?

Simon has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas has Simon worked in recently?

Simon has recently worked in business areas like Finance and Strategy.

What is Simon's education?

Simon holds a Master in International Management (Project-Competence-Study) from School of International Business and Entrepreneurship - Steinbeis University and a Bachelor in Business Administration and Civil Engineering from University of Applied Sciences.

What is the availability of Simon?

Simon is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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