Simon Sprock - Co-Founder and CEO

Q: Where is Simon based?

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

Q: What languages does Simon speak?

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

Q: 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.

Q: What is Simon's latest experience?

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

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

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

Q: 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 .

Q: 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 .

Q: Which industries has Simon worked in recently?

Simon has recently worked in industries like Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Simon worked in recently?

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

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Apr 2018 - Present

8 years

Co-Founder and CEO

Sabana Studio & Ventures GmbH

Handson CFO Services, including but not limited to restructuring financial departments, the development, automation, and optimization of financial tools, processes, implementation of IFRS, and financial consolidation.
Interim Management and Advising Companies in Business Expansion as well as Strategy.
Clients such as DEKOM, HYGH, Choco, SmartPractice, Vagabund, RailWatch, Majestic Records, Impact Plus Ventures, Advocado, Quandoo or FinCompare

Sep 2017 - Nov 2018

1 year 3 months

Berlin, Germany

Head of Accounting and Controlling

Quandoo GmbH

Leading the international team of Accounting and Controlling.
Month-, quarter-, and year closing, including group consolidation as of HGB and IFRS, reporting to the investor.
Development and optimization of highly automated controlling tools.
Activation of self-produced intangible assets.
Development of budgeting and forecasting tools.

Mar 2015 - Aug 2017

2 years 6 months

Berlin, Germany

Global Head of Finance & Business Controlling

Vaniday Global Services GmbH

Hired and disciplinary led a qualified central finance team, built a global network of service partners and employees in accounting.
Built and developed a global business plan that is easily transferrable and executed.
Identified and evaluated monthly international budgets and their achievement.
Accounting, overseeing financial quarter closing, financial audits, and group consolidation for the whole group of companies in multiple countries (IAS-based).
Development and implementation of global standards in compliance.
Incorporation and liquidation of international operational and holding companies.

Feb 2015 - Mar 2015

2 months

Berlin, Germany

Global Head of Finance & Business Intelligence

Brilliant 2056. GmbH

Dec 2012 - Jan 2015

2 years 2 months

Berlin, Germany

Senior International Investment Controller

Rocket Internet SE

Led colleagues within the team professionally.
Supervised the coalescing of incorporations and legal market requirements across more than 50 countries.
Created project holding structures that included management participation, minimizing of liabilities and investors' interests.
Prepared due diligence processes that are presented to new investors.
Integrated global banking software to streamline operations across 500 accounts.
Established a new database system to boost the efficiency of investment-controlling.
Educated 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

Aug 2010 - Aug 2012

2 years 1 month

Darmstadt, Germany

Global Strategy Controller

T-Systems International GmbH

Sep 2009 - Feb 2010

6 months

Berlin, Germany

Assistant of the Managing Director

Steffel Unternehmengruppe Dienstl. GmbH & Co.

Apr 2009 - Sep 2009

6 months

Freelance Student Assistant, Career Service Dept.

University of Applied Sciences Berlin

Oct 2008 - Mar 2009

6 months

Freelance Student Assistant, Business Software

University of Applied Sciences Berlin

Jul 2007 - Sep 2011

4 years 3 months

Personal Business Founder & Managing Director

Iwahn GbR

Jun 2006 - Jun 2006

1 month

Financial Bookkeeper

Remmers Baustofftechnik GmbH

Aug 2004 - May 2006

1 year 10 months

Industrial Clerk Trainee

Remmers Baustofftechnik GmbH

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

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

Skills

Success Through Motivation, Inspiration As Well As The Continuous Development Of Colleagues And Processes
Experienced In Leading International Teams (Central And Decentral)
Solution-oriented Handling Of Tasks And Challenges Within The Team And Alone
Through My Development Easily Capable Of Changing Perspectives
Living Flat Hierarchies And Cooperation
Process And Quality Optimization By Automation
Ifrs, Hgb, Consolidation Of International Entities
Very Technical Affine. Developing Online Shops & Other, Easily Understanding Software.
Expert In The Work With Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Power Query, Powerpoint, Etc.)
Practically Experienced Working 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

Profile

Created

April 2024

Last Update

March 2026

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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.

What is the rate of Simon?

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