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Mansfield, TX, US

Charlotte, North Carolina, US

• Implemented capacity and cost reduction programs, working capital and inventory management.
• Developed business plan and financial models in preparation for potential portfolio moves and strategic options.

Charlotte, North Carolina, US

• Led the CFO function for a diversified business portfolio through post-COVID normalization, reporting to the Business President and partnering with the global Leadership team. Portfolio includes a Distribution and.
• Established repeatable financial rigor through financial goals, monthly reporting, forecasting, and analyzing performance against objectives, using insights from data to accelerate business improvement cycles.
• Strengthened global control environment in project management, inventory management, and Purchase-to-Pay controls, driving a robust compliance and integrity culture.
• Drove cost reduction to increase EBITDA margin in post-COVID environment.

Plano, Texas, US

• Led the CFO function for a fast-growing global Software business. Delivered on growth and EBITDA targets, and successfully executed the M&A agenda. Led a global covering Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting &.
• Successfully managed rapid expansion and transformational M&A with 15+ acquisitions in Enterprise Software and SaaS, covering portfolio planning, transaction, and integration. Interacted with Founders, Financial.
• Created repeatable framework for M&A integration to accelerate value generation.
• Developed and presented business plans and financial models for the transformation of Software Offerings towards Subscription, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud, and IoT (Internet of Things). Implemented Masterplan.
• Guided the implementation of the IFRS 15 Accounting Standard, including Software specific Revenue Recognition rules.
• Developed a high-performing Finance & Analytics team focused on data-driven business support, software-specific performance analytics for better planning and forecasting.

Munich, DE

• Led organizational transformation program towards forming the newly established Division (12bn EUR in revenue) with seven business units and global Go-to-Market organization, covering Electrical Transmission &.
• Rationalized support functions and regional set up for the global Energy Management Business of Siemens.
• Built a Division Strategy organization and initiated strategy programs for portfolio and regional footprint.

Munich, DE

• Division CFO for the global Siemens business with Energy Automation Products and Systems, Power Grid Services, Energy Management Software, and Rail Electrification
• Partnered with CEO in the developing and executing strategy for value creation, growth and portfolio expansion.
• Contributed to the development of the Siemens Smart Grid Software-and IT-Strategy. Led related M&A and integration activities, including the acquisition of a U.S.-based Meter Data Management startup, the foundation of.
• Achieved 10% productivity in back-office functions with a reduction of approximately 100 employees in headquarters and manufacturing locations in Germany, Delivered 2x market growth in revenue, profit improvement, and.

Munich, DE

• Regional CFO role responsible for all subsidiaries of Siemens AG in Australia and New Zealand with annual revenues of $2.0bn.
• Executive Director on the local Board of Directors, guided Board interaction and Board Meetings. Managed interface with External Auditors and local Tax Authorities.
• Business Operations and Controlling of the local Energy and Industry businesses, including Commercial Project & Risk Management for large infrastructure projects in the Energy and Transportation sector. Negotiated with.
• Led project for Bundling of Finance and Support Functions, with a strong focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility, resulting in 10% overall cost reduction.

Munich, DE

• Business Unit CFO for Finance and Support Functions of Siemens Building Technology´s global Fire Safety System & Security Products Business with an annual business volume of $1.5bn and approx. 20.000 employees.
• Continuous growth above market with +15% increase in profit and cash conversion over 2 years.
• Drove consolidation of Fire safety product portfolios and global manufacturing sites.
• Implemented multiple Compliance programs on the Business Unit level (Internal Control System, SOX, Anti-Corruption-Toolkit, Purchase-to-Pay Program).
• Served as the Managing Director of Siemens Building Technologies, Fire & Security Products GmbH, a subsidiary of Siemens AG, and as Member of the Board of Directors of China-based Joint Venture for Fire Safety Systems.

Forchheim, DE

Munich, DE

Munich, DE

Munich, DE

Bachelor Of Finance And Business Administration Ba, Industry

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