Experienced and visionary C-level Finance professional with extensive management and board experience and recognized as an empowering leader.Professional experience with Logistics, Production, Retail (B2B and B2C) and Consultancy Business as well as public and political controlled organizations. Fast learner and professional interest/experience with automation and digitalization of processes via machine learning and/or AI/robotics. Good understanding of new technology and project lead for several complex ERP migrations from 1st decision draft to final roll out and normal operation. Deep knowledge of:* Compliance* Transfer Pricing* Audits (VAT, TP, TAX, Internal/External)* Reporting and storyline* Negotiation and refinancing models* Demergers* In/Outsourcing of financial services* ERP transitions* IFRS, Corporate accounting guidelinesConfident and experienced in roles that covers full responsibility for the entire Finance function and full PnL/Balance responsibility Proficient in English and German at professional levels and good understanding of Swedish/Norwegian languages. Spanish at beginners level (A2) #CFO #Finance manager #interim #digitalization #peoplemanager #reporting #businesscontrolling #ERP #cashflow #refinancing #International
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Cfo (Interim)Sunset BoulevardCopenhagen, Dk
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Interim ServicesFintera Consulting Aps Jun 2022 - PresentRegion Hovedstaden, Danmark● Interim CFO● Interim Finance manager● ERP Migration support● Change management● Strategy projects● HR & Payroll
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Board MemberCrystalmix Jewellery Mar 2019 - PresentDenmark
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Group Cfo (Freelance, Interim)Nordisk Company Jul 2022 - Jun 2023Silkeborg, Midtjylland, DanmarkTop outdoor manufacturing company with offices in Silkeborg, Hamburg, Shanghai, and TokyoAreas of responsibility:● Leading finance dept. in Germany, Japan, China and Denmark (in total 10 FTEs)● Accounting, business/financial controlling, reporting to management and board● Responsible for HR/Payroll (hands-on) local admin, Warehousing and IT ● Statutory accounts, banks, auditors, insurance, pension, real estate etc.Results:● Finalizing complex ERP migration (NAV -> Business Central Cloud)● Roll-out of new BI system● Implementing solid timely financial reporting to top/middle management● Renegoting/securing all major creditlines with banks, EQ’s investors and overseas suppliers● Interim management during a turbulent period post covid -
Cfo, Director, BoardmemberDhl Danmark Dec 2012 - Aug 2022Hovedstaden, DanmarkWorld leading Logistics company with 5 locations in DKAreas of responsibility:● Leading finance dept. (AP, AR, GL, reporting and Business Controlling teams)● Responsible for Compliance, Procurement, Real Estate, Insurance, Company cars and payroll ● Month closure, Statutory accounts and reporting to CEO, Board, Regional and global HO ● Budgets, rolling fct, target setting and follow up/business reviews on all locations in Denmark ● 2nd in line for the CEO and part of Senior Country Management GroupResults:● Total rebuild of finance function (from shared/outsourced to full inhouse function)● Successfully leading ERP migration (SAP -> Oracle) with Go-live during Covid lockdown ● Responsible for full legal demerger and establishment of new legal entity● Driving local/global business reviews, presentations● Building/securing actionplans to support all bottom lines (Customers, Employees and financial results)● Actively supporting financial turnaround resulting in revenue/result improvement of +300%● Extended experience with full audit on Transfer pricing, VAT, TAX and internal/external audits -
Deputy Manager FinanceDanmarks Apotekerforening Jan 2011 - Dec 2012Copenhagen Metropolitan AreaOrganization representing all pharmacies in DenmarkAreas of responsibility:● Responsible for Finance function with 5 FTEs (AP, AR and Payroll)● Controlling, target setting, budget, accounting, and Statutory Accounts for 10 legal entities ● Reporting to mgt, preparation of Annual General meetings as well as regular board meetings Results:● Redesigning and improve business Controlling and financial support to local dept. heads ● Development of new – and more timely - reporting packages to management and board● Preparing board meetings and presenting financials to the board -
Country Controller And Nordic Real Estate OfficerPhilips A/S Apr 2008 - Dec 2010Copenhagen Metropolitan AreaMulitinational world leading producer of healthcare, lightning and consumer goodsAreas of responsibility:● Business Controlling, commercial & financial management of Nordic Business Cluster ● Member of Senior Management Team in Denmark● Real Estate officer for Nordic Region● Facility manager for all Danish entities Results:● Reestablishing business controlling and timely reporting after restructuring of entity. ● Successfully led Business relocations in Denmark and Norway with support from Corporate Real Estate● Support to Management team and participating in projects to improve Business targets and margins. -
Chief Financial OfficerMtg A/S 2007 - 2008Copenhagen Metropolitan AreaEntertainment and broadcasting company. (TV3, Viasat, ViaPlay, TV2 Sport, TV6 etc.) Areas of responsibility:● Responsible for Finance dept. (AR, AP and GL) in total 8 FTEs● Month closure for 8 entities, audits and statutory accounts● VAT and Corporate tax reporting● Cash-flow, Cash pooling● Month-end closing and financial reporting● Local IT Manager Results:● Rebuilding Finance department ● Optimize month-end procedures and simplified management reporting. ● Successful outsourcing of Payroll function to external supplier -
Finance Manager Corporate FinanceDr 2002 - 2007Copenhagen Metropolitan AreaDenmark's oldest and largest electronic public media EnterpriseAreas of responsibility:● Financial Management of "DR Programproduktion" (1800 FTE’s/budget 1.200 MDKK)● Consolidation and reporting ● Business ControllingResults:● Business support to Management team ● Follow-up on operational cost and financial budgets● Guidance and support (trouble-shooter) to 35 divisional departments . ● Business controlling and setup of SLA with central support functions -
Project ManagerDsb 1998 - 2002Copenhagen Metropolitan AreaProject manager for: Danish Railroads, Greater CPH Authority and Ministry of TransportsAd hoc project Organization to improve public intermodal transport (Trains, S-Line and busses)Areas of responsibility:● Project manager for improvement of public intermodal transport● Head of cross company project team● Project- and financial reporting to public investors and municipalitiesResults:● Implementation of guidelines and procedures for financial and project management● Financial controlling and reporting to Management and municipalities● Development of new formats for public reporting and masterplans for urban traffic planning -
Business ControllerAccenture Consulting 1997 - 1998Copenhagen Metropolitan AreaGlobal company offering management consulting, technology and outsourcing servicesAreas of responsibility:● Business controlling FinTech projects● Financial analysis and reporting to project leadsResults:● Rebuild of Financial Client Controller function● Rebuild of reporting structures and business controlling -
Project ControllerSiemens A/S 1994 - 1997Ballerup Municipality, Capital Region Of Denmark, DenmarkSiemens A/S, Powerplant Division, Ballerupworld leading supplier of traditional Powerplant installationsAreas of responsibility:● Cost-controlling● Invoicing● Commercial and financial Controlling in Denmark and Germany.Results:● Assist sales with commercial and financial support on Turn-key projects.● Cost reconciliation and alignment with global HO
Brian Haapanen Education Details
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Information Science And Management Accounting -
Mannaz Project Management -
Business School Nykøbing FalsterBusiness Finance
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Brian Haapanen attended Copenhagen Business School, Mannaz Project Management, Business School Nykøbing Falster.
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