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Helsinki, Fi

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Led an international team of 12+ solution architects, owners, and coordinators in managing the finance enterprise architecture and business application landscape (including SAP, Oracle Hyperion Financial Management, and Adaptive Cost Planning).

Baar, Zug, Switzerland

Spearheaded global transformation initiatives as the process owner for key financial domains (record-to-report, acquire-to-retire, procure-to-pay, and financial reporting), leveraging technology to optimize efficiency and drive data-driven decision-making.Defined and executed a strategic finance roadmap encompassing process re-engineering, automation, and digitalization. Drove process harmonization and standardization across global subsidiaries.Served as a subject matter expert in business transformation and SAP implementation projects, ensuring seamless integration of optimized processes.Provided (functional) leadership to a team of two direct reports, local process experts, and external consultants. Fostered cross-functional collaboration to achieve organizational goals.

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Built and developed a team of five finance subject matter experts, driving digital transformation through SAP process optimization and automation initiatives, including scripting and RPA. Collaborated closely with finance and IT stakeholders on various process and system development projects.

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Collaborated with business and IT stakeholders to analyze and improve accounting processes, including organizing first-level support, coordinating user acceptance testing, and conducting end-user training. Served as a central point of contact for international subsidiaries and the shared service center. Defined and monitored KPIs to measure process efficiency and supported operational finance activities, including month-end closing, daily operations, and internal/external audits.

Giessen, Hesse, Germany

Served as a functional consultant within a global business transformation program, contributing to the successful implementation of SAP. Analyzed existing processes, identified gaps, and developed functional design documents to meet business requirements. Conducted end-user training, system simulations, and master data workshops to drive adoption and enhance the global template. Acted as a key liaison between local users, group finance, and system integration teams. Supported the transition of tasks to the shared service center and facilitated change management initiatives. Collaborated extensively with cross-functional teams across sales, service, HR, and master data. Gained valuable international experience through project assignments in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Giessen, Hesse, Germany

Performed month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring accurate sales reporting, revenue recognition, and provision accounting. Developed insightful margin reports and supported group consolidation processes. Delivered timely and accurate internal reporting for various business areas.

Giessen, Hesse, Germany

Served as a key user and local team coordinator during the SAP implementation project, contributing to the successful design and configuration of finance and cross-functional processes within the new system.

Giessen, Hesse, Germany

Performed a wide range of accounting tasks encompassing accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger accounting. Key responsibilities included credit and collection management, payment processing, treasury management, tax reporting, and statutory reporting. Maintained strong internal controls in accordance with SOX requirements.

Giessen, Hesse, Germany