Restructuring Consultants in Germany
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Matthias Bullmahn
Last position:
Member at Rotary – Passport Club Werderscher Markt
Christian Hildebrandt
Last position:
Senior Business Consultant CTV Sales - Livestreaming at Under NDA
- Strategic consulting for the implementation of a CTV sales concept in the livestreaming area - sports
- Consulting and support in selecting sales partners
- Strategic consulting and screening of ad technologies, their integration, and delivery of an integrated business workflow
- Stakeholder management and management support
- Pricing, cost and benefit analyses
- Sub-project leadership for external and internal stakeholders and teams
Volker Schreiner
Last position:
Operations Manager ATT Area at Klingelnberg AG
Bridging the vacancy of operations manager ATT area
Process optimization
Reduction of lead times
Reorganization of the ATT area
Increase in OTIF from 73% to 92%
Greater flexibility in employee deployment through internal equipment training
Integration of a new cooperation partner
Implementation of an MDE system
Dominik Bahr
Last position:
Independent Advisor for M&A, Transformation and Restructuring at EquiNexT Consulting
- Advise corporates, start-ups and investors on M&A, PMI, carve-out, value creation and restructuring initiatives (scope depending on mandate)
- Drove M&A readiness for a MedTech start-up by building the business case, developing an integrated financial & target operating model
Ismail Akgün
Last position:
End-2-End Supply-Chain Director, CWE at H+H Deutschland
- Overall responsibility for 4 teams and more than 40 FTE
- Supply chain management & logistics
- Procurement
- Customer service
- Transformation (business processes & ERP)
Andreas Hießerich
Last position:
Consulting - Planning - Automation Project Support - Restructuring at XANDOR Automotive GmbH
- Consulting support
- New automation project
- Production readiness
- Restructuring
- Task force team Audi (risk management)
Dieter Rößner
Last position:
Consultant at Grover Group
Streamline processes
Reduce significant cost structure
Develop robust supplier structure in the area of supply chain, operations and procurement
Rudolf Rebert
Last position:
Project Restructuring Consultant at STUTE Verkehrs-GmbH
- Consulting and support for the restructuring of logistics processes
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Restructuring Consultants statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
26 years
Position duration
1.5 years
Positions per freelancer
18
Top business areas
Project Management, Logistics, Operations
Top industries
Professional Services, Manufacturing, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Human Resources, Operations, Accounting
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
33%
Certifications per freelancer
6
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates for Restructuring Consultants in Germany
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the role
What they do
A restructuring consultant helps companies stabilize operations, protect liquidity, and rebuild a workable business case. The work often starts with a fast diagnosis of cash, debt, margins, and operating bottlenecks.
- Liquidity and cash-flow planning
- Cost base review and measures tracking
- Turnaround and recovery plans
- Stakeholder and lender support
- Operational clean-up across functions
Where they add value
Companies bring in a restructuring consultant when pressure is high and decisions need structure. That can be a family business facing margin erosion, a mid-sized manufacturer in Germany under financing stress, or a group preparing a carve-out, site closure, or portfolio reset.
The best consultants do not only write slides. They translate facts into actions, set priorities, and help management stay focused while finance, operations, HR, and legal teams move in parallel.
Skills and methods
Strong restructuring consultants combine financial discipline with operational judgment. They work with management accounts, scenario models, working capital analysis, and target operating models. In many projects they also coordinate with turnaround managers, insolvency advisors, auditors, banks, and works councils.
- Cash and 13-week liquidity views
- Business plan and scenario work
- Working capital and cost takeout
- Stakeholder communication and reporting
- Project leadership under pressure
Common tools and deliverables
Typical deliverables include a restructuring roadmap, a measure list with owners, a weekly steering deck, and management reports for lenders or shareholders. In more operational projects, consultants also build Excel-based models, track savings, and support implementation in procurement, production, sales, and overhead functions.
In Germany, local language skills are often important when the project involves banks, employee representatives, or site leadership. For cross-border groups, English is often part of the day-to-day work as well.
When to hire freelance
Freelance restructuring consultants are a good fit when the work is urgent, time-boxed, or highly specialized. Companies often need extra capacity for a distressed period, an interim coverage gap, or a defined project such as a refinancing, a performance program, or an insolvency-related preparation.
A freelancer can start quickly, stay focused on the mandate, and hand over cleanly once the critical phase is over.
What strong consultants stand out by
The best restructuring consultants are precise, calm, and direct. They know how to challenge assumptions without losing trust, and they can move between boardroom discussions and detailed operational analysis.
They are often experienced as turnaround consultants, restructuring advisors, or interim managers with a finance or operations background. What matters most is not the title, but whether they can create clarity, drive measures, and keep the business moving.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Restructuring Consultants.
A restructuring consultant assesses why the business is under pressure and turns that analysis into a recovery plan. The work usually covers liquidity, cost structure, operational performance, and stakeholder communication. In many cases, the consultant also helps management track measures and report progress clearly.
Bring in help as soon as cash, margins, or financing conditions start to tighten and the internal team cannot keep pace. A turnaround consultant is useful when decisions must be made quickly and across several functions at once. Waiting too long usually reduces the set of options.
Not always. A restructuring advisor focuses on stabilizing the business and restoring viability, while an insolvency consultant is more closely tied to formal insolvency processes and legal steps. In practice, the same person may support both areas, but the mandate should be clear from the start.
Look for strong financial analysis, clear communication, and real implementation experience. A good freelancer can build a credible liquidity view, challenge assumptions, and work with management under pressure. Experience with lenders, auditors, and employee stakeholders is often important too.
Typical outputs include a restructuring roadmap, a cash-flow model, a measure tracker, and regular steering updates. Depending on the case, the consultant may also prepare scenario analyses, board material, or support for lender discussions. The deliverables should be practical and ready to use, not just theoretical.
An interim CFO usually takes broader responsibility for finance leadership, while a management consultant may cover many strategic topics outside finance and operations. A restructuring consultant is more focused on crisis response, value preservation, and execution of measures. The role is narrower, but often more urgent and hands-on.
Both are common. Remote work fits modeling, reporting, and planning, while on-site time helps with leadership alignment, plant reviews, and sensitive discussions with stakeholders. In Germany, local on-site presence can be especially useful when employee representatives or operational teams are involved.
Look for case experience that matches your situation, not just a polished CV. A strong restructuring consultant explains the problem clearly, identifies realistic measures, and knows what can actually be implemented. References, sample deliverables, and the quality of the first analysis are usually the best signals.
The average hourly rate for Restructuring Consultants in Germany is 147 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,180 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Restructuring Consultants in Germany, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 33% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers working as Restructuring Consultants in Germany have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Restructuring Consultants in Germany are German (100%), English (100%), and French (50%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Restructuring Consultants in Germany are Professional Services (100%), Manufacturing (63%), and Automotive (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Restructuring Consultants in Germany are Project Management (100%), Logistics (75%), and Operations (75%).
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