Torsten Keßler - Management Consultant

Q: Where is Torsten based?

Torsten is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Torsten speak?

Torsten speaks the following languages: German (Native) .

Q: How many years of experience does Torsten have?

Torsten has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Torsten has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 3 months . Note that Torsten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Torsten's latest experience?

Torsten's most recent position is Management Consultant at Self-Employed .

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

In recent years, Torsten has worked for Self-Employed .

Q: Which industries is Torsten most experienced in?

Torsten is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Transportation , and Manufacturing . Torsten also has some experience in Automotive , Chemical , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Torsten most experienced in?

Torsten is most experienced in business areas like Strategy , Finance , and Accounting . Torsten also has some experience in Business Intelligence , Operations , and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Torsten worked in recently?

Torsten has recently worked in industries like Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Torsten worked in recently?

Torsten has recently worked in business areas like Strategy .

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Berlin, Germany

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Experience

Jul 2008 - Present

17 years 10 months

Berlin, Germany

Management Consultant

Self-Employed

Jul 2006 - Jun 2008

2 years

Berlin, Germany

Associate Partner

ACENT AG

Optimizing and implementing project and portfolio management for a logistics service provider: process modeling and adjusting the project organization
Optimizing and automating group reporting in SAP BW for a logistics service provider
Establishing controlling in the context of spinning off service functions: designing and implementing the controlling organization and reporting structure

Oct 2005 - Jul 2006

10 months

Berlin, Germany

Management Consultant

Self-Employed

Developing financing strategies for medium-sized companies (business plan, bank presentation, financing strategy)
Assessing the eligibility of investments for funding based on EU and national guidelines
Planning and supporting the financial setup of new locations: choosing the legal form, founding a GmbH, setting up administrative processes, selecting software

Apr 2005 - Sep 2005

6 months

Berlin, Germany

Managing Consultant

Horváth & Partners

Conducting a benchmarking project for administrative processes (finance and accounting, controlling, HR, legal) at a company manufacturing chip cards, test equipment, and paper products
Deriving target objectives and initiating initial measures to reduce costs

Sep 1998 - Mar 2005

6 years 7 months

Berlin, Germany

Senior Consultant

Capgemini

Identifying cost savings potentials in IT for mobile network operators: optimizing organizational structure and workflows, process organization and service support, benchmarking
Defining, selecting and implementing a business process outsourcing partner for finance processes at a chemical company, including implementation of controlling processes
Conducting an assessment of the organization of technology-oriented areas at a telecommunications company, including implementing service management processes (Service Level Management, capacity management, service integration)
Optimizing the SAP BW organizational structure and workflows in the Solution Center Business Data Management for an energy company
Identifying and developing optimization potentials in IT departments at chemical and pharmaceutical suppliers in Switzerland, developing an optimized IT organizational structure
Auditing and strategy development for commercial IT applications at a publishing company
Creating business cases for e-business strategy and cost structures for car and motorcycle manufacturers
Preparing and conducting workshops on the strategic direction of a medium-sized consulting and integration firm
Optimizing administrative processes and evaluating a shared service center for a chemical and pharmaceutical company in Switzerland
Optimizing finance and accounting processes and evaluating a shared services center for an aluminum processing company
Introducing optimized processes and reorganizing finance and accounting, including ERP adjustments, at a large European postal market provider

Sep 1994 - Aug 1998

4 years

Berlin, Germany

Auditor, Consultant

KPMG

Audit of separate and consolidated financial statements of medium-sized and large corporations
Embezzlement audit in the internet and electronic commerce sector, applying conventional research methods and internet research
Business process optimization in accounting and development and introduction of a group-wide standardized chart of accounts
Support in the development of the long-term IT strategy
Development and implementation of controlling and budgeting tools, including software selection procedures
Integration of the cash management tool with the financial accounting system and optimization of the interface between payroll and financial accounting
Acting head of finance and accounting with personnel responsibility for 20 employees, preparation of the monthly closing and monthly reporting
Optimization of accounting processes and execution of controlling projects

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Transportation, Manufacturing, Automotive, Chemical, and Energy.

Professional Services

Transportation

Manufacturing

Automotive

Chemical

Energy

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Strategy, Finance, Accounting, Business Intelligence, Operations, and Customer Service.

Strategy

Finance

Accounting

Business Intelligence

Operations

Customer Service

Summary

More than 25 years of work experience, 21 of them in management consulting.

Another 4 years of experience in auditing and audit-related consulting.

Skills

Optimization Of Business Processes (Business Process Optimisation), Especially Finance And Accounting Processes, Preparing Business Plans And Conducting Benchmarking Projects
Digitization Of Finance And Accounting Processes, In Areas Such As Procurement (P2p), Sales (O2c), General Ledger And Controlling, Fixed Asset Accounting, Monthly And Annual Financial Close, And Other Processes Working With Finance (E.g. Hr, Operations)
Building Controlling Structures And Processes, Especially Performance Indicator Systems, Group Reporting, Project And It Controlling For Companies In The Automotive Industry
Designing And Implementing Finance And Accounting Processes And Structures, Taking Into Account Erp Implementation Requirements (E.g. Sap, Oracle Erp, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central And Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations)
Negotiating And Technically Reviewing Contracts In The Areas Of General Service Provider Use And Outsourcing Of Finance And Accounting Processes

Languages

German

Native

Education

Oct 1989 - Apr 1994

Georg-August University of Göttingen

Diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration · Göttingen, Germany

Oct 1988 - Jun 1989

Georg-August University of Göttingen

Physics · Göttingen, Germany

Jugenddorf-Christophorus-Schule

Abitur · Bad Zwesten, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Professional Services 29 y

Avg length 5 y 3 m

Longest experience 17 y 9 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Management Consultant, Associate Partner, Managing Consultant

Main industries Professional Services, Transportation, Manufacturing

Main business areas Strategy, Finance, Accounting

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Profile

Created

January 2024

Last Update

April 2026

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Where is Torsten based?

Torsten is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Torsten speak?

Torsten speaks the following languages: German (Native).

How many years of experience does Torsten have?

Torsten has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Torsten has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 3 months. Note that Torsten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Torsten be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Torsten would be well-suited for roles such as: Management Consultant, Associate Partner, Managing Consultant.

What is Torsten's latest experience?

Torsten's most recent position is Management Consultant at Self-Employed.

What companies has Torsten worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Torsten has worked for Self-Employed.

Which industries is Torsten most experienced in?

Torsten is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Transportation, and Manufacturing. Torsten also has some experience in Automotive, Chemical, and Energy.

Which business areas is Torsten most experienced in?

Torsten is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Finance, and Accounting. Torsten also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Operations, and Customer Service.

Which industries has Torsten worked in recently?

Torsten has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas has Torsten worked in recently?

Torsten has recently worked in business areas like Strategy.

What is Torsten's education?

Torsten holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from Georg-August University of Göttingen and a Bachelor in Physics from Georg-August University of Göttingen.

What is the availability of Torsten?

Torsten will be available full-time from May 2026.

What is the rate of Torsten?

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