Sven Claussen - Director

Q: Where is Sven based?

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

Q: What languages does Sven speak?

Sven speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Sven have?

Sven has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Sven has worked in at least 20 different roles and for 12 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month . Note that Sven may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Sven's latest experience?

Sven's most recent position is Interim Head of Controlling – Technology Management & Service Engineering at Nordex Energy SE & Co. KG .

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

In recent years, Sven has worked for Nordex Energy SE & Co. KG , Fette Compacting GmbH , enomyc GmbH , ACPS Automotive GmbH , and ACPS Automotive Services GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Sven most experienced in?

Sven is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Chemical . Sven also has some experience in Professional Services , Aerospace and Defense , and Utilities .

Q: Which business areas is Sven most experienced in?

Sven is most experienced in business areas like Business Intelligence , Finance , and Information Technology . Sven also has some experience in Sales , Customer Service , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Sven worked in recently?

Sven has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Sven worked in recently?

Sven has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence , Finance , and Accounting .

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Großhansdorf, Germany

Experience

Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

7 months

Hybrid

Interim Head of Controlling – Technology Management & Service Engineering

Nordex Energy SE & Co. KG

Controlling business partner for the central department managing complex quality projects in plant operations
Bridging vacancy: Operational leadership of the controlling team in Germany, Spain and India, knowledge transfer and onboarding of the new Head of Controlling
Year-end closing: Calculation and audit-ready documentation of various scenarios for provisions for impending losses and performance obligations
Process improvements: Increasing transparency of the monthly quality cost forecasts, partial automation of provision calculation with PowerQuery/PowerPivot

Sep 2024 - Dec 2024

4 months

Interim Central Functional Lead FICO

Fette Compacting GmbH

Functional steering of the FI/CO stream
Coordinating and validating FI and CO concepts
Transparency on project progress
Agile project management

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 3 months

Director

enomyc GmbH

Freelance work on various restructuring projects

Liquidity planning and integrated financial planning
Restructuring reports according to IDW S6
Independent business reviews
Implementation of restructuring measures
Implementation of Lucanet and Agicap planning tools

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Interim Plant Controller

ACPS Automotive GmbH

Bridging vacancy: Ensuring operational performance of the finance & controlling team, knowledge transfer and onboarding of the successor
5-year planning, budget planning, monthly forecasts
Optimizing various controlling processes, especially planning processes and sales controlling, as well as segment reporting at the Hungarian production plant

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Interim Head of Finance & Controlling Aftermarket

ACPS Automotive Services GmbH

Bridging vacancy: Ensuring operational performance of the finance & controlling team, knowledge transfer and onboarding of the successor
5-year planning, budget planning, monthly forecasts
Optimizing various controlling processes, especially planning processes and sales controlling, as well as segment reporting at the Hungarian production plant

Jan 2020 - Dec 2023

4 years

Interim Head of Corporate Controlling Germany

Albert Berner Deutschland GmbH

Increased efficiency and optimized the controlling function (from reports to analyses, from report creation to reviews and business partnering)
Standardized and automated processes and tools
Planning (forecast/budget), reporting and analyses
Implemented several price increases, improved price realization and target pricing ratio
Increased pricing team efficiency

Jan 2020 - Dec 2023

4 years

Interim Head of Pricing, Central-North Region

Berner Trading Central-North GmbH

Increased efficiency and optimized the controlling function (from reports to analyses, from report creation to reviews and business partnering)
Standardized and automated processes and tools
Planning (forecast/budget), reporting and analyses
Implemented several price increases, improved price realization and target pricing ratio
Increased pricing team efficiency

Jan 2018 - Dec 2020

3 years

Sales, Investment and Production Controlling

DAW SE – Deutsche Amphibolin Werke

Introduced and optimized processes and tools for regular variance analyses (price/volume/mix) for sales and production, overhead/profit center controlling, and sales reporting for different business areas (indirect sales, project sales and production)
Developed and implemented regional processes and structures for controlling the newly established Western Europe region
Operational controlling – reporting, budget planning and forecasting, plus analyses of sales, contribution margin, costs and EBT
Strategic controlling – investment appraisal and modeling of business cases
Onboarding and coaching of several newly hired controlling employees (junior, senior and head of controlling)

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

1 year

Implementation of BI-based Sales and Service Controlling

Veolia Water Technologies Deutschland GmbH

Current state assessment, requirements, gap analysis and roadmap
Proof of concept and reporting tool prototype using MS Excel / PowerPivot

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

2 years

CRM implementation and adjustment, DACH Region

Federal-Mogul Motorparts

Adapted, expanded and implemented the Salesforce.com features from Honeywell to manage joint sales activities after the Federal Mogul acquisition

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

2 years

Sales Planning and Controlling, EMEA Region

Federal-Mogul Motorparts

Design, data model and validation of a custom business intelligence tool (SQL database with browser UI)
Training of sales staff, change management and continuous coaching of sales managers

Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

2 years

Post Merger Integration

Federal-Mogul Motorparts

Best practice sharing and standardization of reports and data structures
Master data mapping and integration of Business Warehouse and SAP

Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

2 years

Sales Planning and Controlling

Honeywell Friction Materials

Integration of Excel and Salesforce.com as a forecasting database
Monthly performance reviews – actual vs plan and budget as well as plan vs history, budget, CRM opportunities and sales activities

Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

3 years

Restructuring of Inside Sales EMEA & North America

Honeywell Friction Materials

Detailed analysis of the type and scope of activities at each location
Separation of front-office (local) and back-office (central) activities
Standardization of all activities as well as centralization and consolidation of back-office processes and resources

Jan 2010 - Dec 2012

3 years

SAP Reimplementation

Honeywell Friction Materials

Worldwide best practice analysis, business blueprint documentation
Management of super users and external consultants, point of contact for all technical questions, escalation and validation

Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

1 year

Process Automation for Customer Bonuses

Honeywell Friction Materials

Close collaboration with IT to map the complex structure of multi-level bonus agreements in SAP SD and BW
Built an Excel tool to calculate accrual percentages based on customer contracts and sales forecasts for upload to SAP

Jan 2009 - Dec 2011

3 years

Salesforce.com CRM Implementation

Honeywell Friction Materials

Documented customizing requirements and validated implementation
Change management, coaching sales managers, user training, data quality monitoring, and feature enhancements

Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

1 year

Post Merger Integration

Honeywell Friction Materials

Integration of teams, processes, and systems in Sales Operations (sales controlling and customer service)

Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

1 year

SAP APO Reimplementation

Honeywell Friction Materials

Increased efficiency and quality by entering planned revenues instead of planned quantities and automating quantity conversion in the planning tool

Jan 2006 - Dec 2007

2 years

Reporting Automation

Honeywell Friction Materials

Increased efficiency by automatically sending daily and monthly standard reports using the broadcast function in SAP Business Warehouse

Jan 2003 - Dec 2004

2 years

SOX implementation

Honeywell International

Documentation, validation and optimization of the internal control system according to the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Chemical, Professional Services, Aerospace and Defense, and Utilities.

Manufacturing

Automotive

Chemical

Professional Services

Aerospace and Defense

Utilities

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Business Intelligence, Finance, Information Technology, Sales, Operations, and Customer Service.

Business Intelligence

Finance

Information Technology

Sales

Operations

Customer Service

Summary

Freelance expert for financial management and business transparency, transformation and restructuring, performance management and optimization of financial processes and structures:

Build, manage, optimize and restructure teams, processes and IT tools for the financial control of sales and business success and to ensure business transparency and control
Implement, optimize and operationally manage controlling, finance and BI teams, processes and tools – planning, reporting, analyses

Skills

Financial, Corporate And Sales Controlling, Restructuring Consulting, Auditing & Internal Audit
Planning, Budgeting And Forecasting, Reporting And Analysis, Deriving And Implementing Recommendations
Accounting, Annual And Consolidated Financial Statements (Hgb / Us Gaap / Ifrs)
Internal Controls (Sox)
Pricing
Strong Analytical Skills, Entrepreneurial Thinking And Constructive Business Partnering
Many Years Of International Leadership Experience In Controlling And Finance As Well As Sales Management, Customer Service And Commercial Support (B2b Distribution Of Automotive Spare Parts)
Leading And Developing International Teams Of Up To 45 People
Matrix Experience, Strong Communication And Persuasion Skills
Process Optimization, Project And Change Management Experience, It Affinity
Setting Up Central Back-office Hubs
Implementing And Optimizing Erp, Business Intelligence And Crm Tools
Excel Specialist, Very Good Sap/bw Knowledge, Thinkcell, Lucanet
Extensive International Experience, Strong Intercultural Skills
7 Years In France
2 Years In Spain
1 Year In The Usa

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

French

Advanced

Education

Oct 1993 - Jun 1997

ESB Reutlingen & ICADE Madrid

International Diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration · Reutlingen, Germany

Oct 1991 - Jun 1993

Deutsche Bank

Bank Clerk · Hamburg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 21

Experience in Manufacturing 16 y

Avg length 1 y 11 m

Longest experience 3 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Head of Controlling – Technology Management & Service Engineering, Interim Central Functional Lead FICO, Director

Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive, Chemical

Main business areas Business Intelligence, Finance, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

February 2025

Last Update

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Sven based?

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

What languages does Sven speak?

Sven speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Sven have?

Sven has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Sven has worked in at least 20 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Sven may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sven be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sven would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Head of Controlling – Technology Management & Service Engineering, Interim Central Functional Lead FICO, Director.

What is Sven's latest experience?

Sven's most recent position is Interim Head of Controlling – Technology Management & Service Engineering at Nordex Energy SE & Co. KG.

What companies has Sven worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sven has worked for Nordex Energy SE & Co. KG, Fette Compacting GmbH, enomyc GmbH, ACPS Automotive GmbH, and ACPS Automotive Services GmbH.

Which industries is Sven most experienced in?

Sven is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Chemical. Sven also has some experience in Professional Services, Aerospace and Defense, and Utilities.

Which business areas is Sven most experienced in?

Sven is most experienced in business areas like Business Intelligence, Finance, and Information Technology. Sven also has some experience in Sales, Customer Service, and Operations.

Which industries has Sven worked in recently?

Sven has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Sven worked in recently?

Sven has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Finance, and Accounting.

What is Sven's education?

Sven holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from ESB Reutlingen & ICADE Madrid.

Does Sven have any certificates?

Sven has 1 certificate: Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

What is the availability of Sven?

Sven is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Sven?

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