Thomas Raetscher-Interim Manager

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Experience
Interim Manager
Lilium
Interim Manager
Panasonic Automotive Systems Europe GmbH
Interim Manager
Zentralstelle für private Überspielungsrechte ZPÜ
Program Manager
1&1 Telecommunication SE
Interim Manager
Allianz Technology
Interim Manager
GEMA
Director Credit Services
Sky Deutschland GmbH
Head of Credit Services
Sky Deutschland GmbH
Associate Director Credit & Collection Germany
AirPlus
Responsible for leading the team and ensuring smooth handling of collections activities in the German market for the products Company Account, RoadAccount, Corporate Cards and Billinx.
Monitoring the payment behavior of corporate clients, granting credit lines based on needs and creditworthiness, and taking appropriate measures to minimize credit default risk are part of the daily tasks.
Coordinating the team's tasks and responsibilities and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
Continuously plan and implement process optimizations in close cooperation with the relevant product and sales teams, ensure smooth implementation, and set up appropriate KPIs.
Identify sources of errors and initiate measures to eliminate them.
Responsible for overseeing projects and supporting employees in handling complex matters.
Generate meaningful statistics and analyses and use them as a management tool.
Responsible for adhering to the cost budget based on the annual plan.
Motivate, inform and instruct employees and organize the team's workflows.
Controlling & Finance Manager
ReD Fuel Cards (Europe) GmbH
- Reporting to CFO
- KPI implementation
- Board Reporting
- Lead Credit Management
- Lead Accounting
- Lead Accounts Receivables
Credit & Collection Manager
Spansion
- Reporting to WW Credit Controller
- Credit Centre of Excellence in Munich to handle european credit collection
- Credit insurance programme maintenance
- Credit evaluations, approvals & reviews for customers, reporting
- Accounts Receivables Analysis
- Bad Debt Provision
- DSO and Cash Collection, Debt collection and recovery actions
- SOX
Credit & Collection Manager
AMD Advanced Micro Devices
- Reporting to WW Credit Controller
- Credit Centre of Excellence in Munich to handle european credit collection
- Credit insurance programme maintenance
- Credit evaluations, approvals & reviews for customers, reporting
- Accounts Receivables Analysis
- Bad Debt Provision
- DSO and Cash Collection, Debt collection and recovery actions
- SOX
CEO and Executive Interim Manager
Raetscher Consulting
Industry experience
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Experienced in Professional Services, Media and Entertainment, Manufacturing, Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Automotive.
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Experienced in Operations, Strategy, Finance, Accounting, Project Management, and Customer Service.
Summary
Experienced interim manager with a proven track record in the management consulting industry. Qualified in debt management, business planning, SAP, risk management, business process improvement, sparring and analytics. Strong professional with a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt degree and certified change manager.
Skills
- Certified Change Manager
- Credit Management
- Project Management
Languages
Education
EBS Business School
Interim Executive Manager · Germany
Sabel Akademie
Diploma in Business Administration · Germany
Certifications & licenses
competence on top (member of dvct)
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Global experience
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Profile
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Thomas is based in Pastetten, Germany.
Thomas speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced).
Thomas has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Thomas would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager, Program Manager, Director Credit Services.
Thomas's most recent position is Interim Manager at Lilium.
In recent years, Thomas has worked for Lilium, Panasonic Automotive Systems Europe GmbH, and Raetscher Consulting.
Thomas is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Media and Entertainment, and Manufacturing. Thomas also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Automotive.
Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Strategy, and Finance. Thomas also has some experience in Accounting, Project Management, and Customer Service.
Thomas has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Automotive, and Aerospace and Defense.
Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Operations and Strategy.
Thomas attended EBS Business School.
Thomas has 3 certificates. These include: Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and Certified Change Manager.
The availability of Thomas needs to be confirmed.
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