Swen Knopp-Career break for reorientation
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Experience
Career break for reorientation
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Fixed Asset Control Manager Manufacturing
Opel/Stellantis
- Introduced an asset recovery database to reuse equipment from other production sites instead of new purchases
- Reduced depreciation costs by >15%, increasing efficiency and profitability
- Worked closely with CFOs, engineering, and auditors to optimize processes
Finance System & Process Implementation Manager Manufacturing
Opel/Stellantis
- Implemented SAP S4 Hana in production plants in the UK, Germany, Austria, Spain, and Poland
- Established a unified reporting structure and reduced IT maintenance costs
Manager Finance, GPSC FP&A Material Performance
Opel/Stellantis
- Harmonized purchasing controlling systems after the PSA/Opel merger
- Introduced a unified performance calculation approach
- Reduced administrative tasks and IT costs in purchasing controlling
Manager Business Plan & SC Controlling for G&A (FP&A)
Opel/Stellantis
Manager Capital Management (Investment Planning)
Opel/Stellantis
Assistant of the Chairman of the Opel Supervisory Board
Opel/Stellantis
Plant CFO Components Plant Kaiserslautern
Opel/Stellantis
Commercial Manager (Motorsport activities)
Opel Performance Center GmbH
Advisor Project Control Capital Management
Opel/Stellantis
Internal Control Advisor Purchasing
Opel/Stellantis
Senior Auditor / Corporate Audit
Hoechst AG
Freelancer Public & Tax Accountant
Office Klaus Kahler
Industry experience
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Experienced in Automotive, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, and Professional Services.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Finance, Accounting, Project Management, Marketing, Sales, and Audit.
Summary
Experienced finance and controlling manager with over 25 years of expertise in the automotive industry. Specialized in optimizing financial processes, implementing digital systems (SAP S4 Hana), KPI-driven controlling, and cross-border/cross-functional team leadership. Strong communicator, analytical, with a pronounced hands-on mentality.
Skills
Budget Planning And Forecasting For 40 International Production Plants
Implemented Sap S4 Hana (Controlling, Invest To Divest) In Five European Countries To Harmonize Financial Processes
Developed An Asset Recovery Database For Fixed Cost Reduction (>15% Savings)
Established A Europe-Wide Inventory Policy With 80% Less Effort
Harmonized Purchasing Controlling Systems After The Psa/Opel Merger
Led And Coordinated International Project Teams (Finance, Engineering, It)
Sap S4 Hana
Ms 365 (Excel, Powerpoint, Teams)
Erp Systems
Reporting Tools
Communication Skills
Analytical Thinking
Hands-On Mentality
Team Leadership
Process Expertise
Conflict Management
Languages
Education
JGU Mainz
Diploma in Economics · Mainz, Germany
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
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Swen is based in Wiesbaden, Germany.
Swen speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).
Swen has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Swen has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months. Note that Swen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Swen would be well-suited for roles such as: Career break for reorientation, Fixed Asset Control Manager Manufacturing, Finance System & Process Implementation Manager Manufacturing.
Swen's most recent position is Career break for reorientation.
In recent years, Swen has worked for Opel/Stellantis.
Swen is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical. Swen also has some experience in Professional Services.
Swen is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Audit. Swen also has some experience in Marketing, Sales, and Project Management.
Swen has recently worked in industries like Automotive.
Swen has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Operations.
Swen holds a Master from JGU Mainz.
The availability of Swen needs to be confirmed.
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