Candis Experts in Germany

• Led the global HRIS transformation program (16 country units): program setup, PMO, phase planning, status reporting, and steering up to partner/SteerCo level
• Built an HR readiness assessment framework (6 dimensions, weighted scoring) as a decision basis for implementation and AI maturity — mandated by the board as the project outcome
• HR process architecture: analysis of 80+ level-3 processes and 87 ISO process documentations across 13 country clusters; gap analysis and harmonization roadmap
• Designed agentic AI HR processes (hiring, onboarding, probation period management) on SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud and ServiceNow — human-in-the-loop design, process screening for agentic potential, decision paper at partner level
• HRIS market analysis: vendor screening, criteria framework, and evaluation logic for system selection
• HR target operating model: organizational analysis, archetype framework (9 dimensions), governance design for a global HR function
• Self-assessment tools and workshop formats for 16 country HR teams incl. nomination and stakeholder management; SharePoint project hub and communication architecture
• AI-supported consulting delivery: my own Claude-based working model for analysis, document creation, and project management — one consultant delivering program output

• Development of a planning workbook for P&L and balance sheet items

• Introduction of planning workshops with management, procurement, and plant construction managers

• Mapping the original plan into an SKR04 structure

• Analysis and optimization of the payment run process, implementation of CANDIS.IO and Datev

• Determination of capital requirements for all entities until 2025

• Implementation of planning structures

• Setup of a basic actual vs. target reporting, resulting in higher cost transparency

Digitalization and optimization of warehousing, delivery, and logistics processes Mapping and implementation of relevant processes in Salesforce Gathering and coordinating business requirements with the employees involved Interface management between the business department, external IT partner, and logistics service provider Coordination of requirements, responsibilities, and implementation steps Support during implementation and clarification of process and interface issues Ensuring a practical solution with clear processes and responsibilities

Skills: Salesforce · Digital Transformation · Project Management · Process Optimization · Requirements Management · Stakeholder Management · Interface Management · Change Management · Logistics

• Built the finance function from zero for an AI consulting and AI agent studio and run it as one CFO plus Claude-based agents, delivering the equivalent of a full finance team in roughly 40 hours per month across accounting, controlling, reconciliation, rolling liquidity planning, business case modelling and variance commentary. This is the same approach Lucid Labs builds for its clients.
• Made the company due diligence ready for future funding rounds: switched tax advisors, reconciled books, documented contracts and cap table, structured data room and investor-grade reporting.
• Secured non-dilutive funding via Gründungsbonus and Forschungszulage for AI agent development.
• Restructured cost and utilisation reporting around a billable and non-billable model (Consulting, GTM, Tech, Ops), making project profitability visible for the first time.

• Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements (HGB)
• Forecasting, budgeting and liquidity planning
• Supervision of the use of funds
• Cooperation with funding agencies, auditors, and tax advisors

• HC 30
• Administration
• Consulting on German labor law
• Support for international HR Business Partners

• Process and verify invoices through Candis, and validate financial transactions via Pleo with high accuracy over 90%.
• Record and reconcile general ledger entries in DATEV to ensure accurate account bookings, supporting Month-End and Year-End Closing (MEC/YEC) activities.
• Manage VAT codes, ensure tax compliance and deductibility, support treasury management including payroll and reimbursements.
• Collaborate on AI-driven accounting projects to automate processes, enhance accuracy and improve workflow efficiency.
• Participated in company-wide hackathons, applying critical thinking and cross-functional problem-solving skills to develop practical solutions.