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Frechen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

1.) Plant ControllingPlant Controller for three German production sites. This role mainly involves the following areas:- Preparation of month-end closing and plant planning, as well as related investment controlling.- Identification of potential areas for cost reduction.- Preparation and development of cost unit accounting. 2.) Overall activitiesSupport in the context of group planning:- Responsible for the consolidation of investment planning at group level (key user of the PVS investment database).- Involvement in energy volume and cost planning.Assistance in the consolidation of the Quarzwerke Group.- Participation in the preparation and consolidation of the monthly financial statements for Division 1 and in the area of overheads.- Key user of Microsoft 365: Active design of the new sharepoint for the controlling department. 3.) Other activities- Support in the creation of a plant concept for the optimisation of a German production site.- Participation in the development of the BDE/BLS system (mapping of main and sub-processes including simplified cost unit accounting).- Establishment and further development of a detailed productivity report for the Quarzwerke Group.- Optimisation of internal reporting and identification of improvement potential within the investment planning process.- Automation of various month-end closing processes and repetitive tasks using Microsoft PowerAutomate.

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen

As lecturer to 50 final year BA General Management undergraduates, I deliver tutorials on "New developments in management", discuss the concept and methods of agile management, and the impact on competence profiles of managers. Central to this is acting as mentor, supervisor and assessor of final year students’ exam-level papers and Bachelor theses.

London Area, United Kingdom

- Took ownership of the Premier Inn Germany month end close process and reporting cycle by engaging and partnering with the wider finance teams to deliver a controlled and insightful close.- Prepared P&L and Balance Sheet packs for the monthly reviews with Directors to assist with key decision making.- Delivered key group wide projects ensuring the business is set up for future growth and success which involved working with various stakeholders across the business.- Maintained effectiveness of Controls in accordance with processes documented in the Financial Controls Framework (FCF).- Created an accrual matrix with automated formulas to ensure that the accruals can be recorded more accurately and in a timely manner.- Initiated a Reclass analysis meeting with Germany Finance to identify and resolve the root cause of reclasses contributing to a reduction of the workload during the month end close.- Performed a data reconciliation between the primary ledger and secondary ledger monthly ensuring that timing differences and all Journal entry sources have been transferred.- Implemented new processes for the preparation of the subsidiary financial statements which reduced the backlog of outstanding financial statements for 15 entities in two financial years.- Created a template to calculate the bridge from IFRS 16 Leasing to HGB.- Supported the Operational audit team during the audit process which included site visits to Germany.- Engaged with external Auditors and supported on the delivery of year-end audit support.

London, England, United Kingdom

- Acted as a Business partner for the departments IT, GRC, CSR and Communication to support with departmental tasks and independently manage projects, designing reports and tools that add value and assist with key decision making.- Built strong relationships throughout the business to instil confidence and trust with key stakeholders both at executive management level and their respective teams.- Exposure to various level of seniority across the business led to adapting the communication style to accommodate each of their needs, especially when communicating challenging subjects such as budget cuts.- Provided financial support to the month end process with emphasis on expense accrual postings and helped stakeholders to interpret key information and data based on detailed P&L analysis including any potential accounting corrections and commentary.- Prepared detailed consolidated planning reports for operating expenses as well as investments to assist with budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning including regular review of planned budgets.- Initiated retrospective meetings with departments to evaluate the planning process critically and to derive optimisations for the future.- Assisted departments with Financial assessments of national projects as well as with international requests.- Gained knowledge within other Business Partnering areas such as Marketing, Logistics and HR.- Prepared ad hoc analysis as needed, created country- and entity specific reports and performed quality assurance of processed tasks through a 4-eyes principle within the team.

London, England, United Kingdom

- Assisted the management and development of the Fixed Assets team as well as reporting and analysing KPI’s to manage team workload.- Assisted of month end responsibilities within the financial department and managed the processing of invoices according to German GAAP and FRS102.- Implemented new processes and departmental projects to boost the effectiveness of the team. For instance, the improvement of invoicing process reduced the backlog of invoices from 20 days to only one day.- Identified improvement potential and developed appropriate measures jointly with other business departments.- Liaised and built relationships with various stakeholders across the business (e.g. Property, Procurement, Tax).- Ensured process compliance and future proof developments.

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Within the Capital Markets unit, Audit & Assurance service line, performed audits for annual and consolidated financial statements in a national and international context in accordance with German-GAAP, IFRS and US-GAAP requirements with and without a capital market orientation:I acted as audit leader with SMEs for audits of annual and consolidated financial statements. This involved coaching Interns/Trainees and young professionals during their onboarding process, and performance assessing their work prior to the final review of the engagement partner (Senior Manager, Director). In consultation with overseas group auditors and sub-unit auditors, we undertook Guided Risk Assessments, instructions on substantive audit procedures / control tests, resolved anomalies, and audited financial statements of public listed & private companies, including those under SEC rules. I worked with and audited operating groups in Automotive/Technology sectors, and completed structural and functional tests of control systems in line with PCAOB standards. My role spanned the compilation and presentation of audit reports and statements, with recommendations for improvement regarding documentation and the correct use of Excel formulae.

Köln

In recognition of excellent performance, promoted to manage c. 440 clients with income of €5k – €20k, and assets valued at €75k - €0.5m. I identified, negotiated, and closed new business via PR, marketing, and networking initiatives. This involved opening and nurturing relationships with industry introducers, and advising on the technical aspects of investments, terms for personal loans, mortgages, and financial products. These included investments in different asset classes. I customised solutions to optimise clients’ portfolio revenues and achieve high ROIs, and provided an ongoing after sales service.

Köln

Managed 2,500 customers with net income up to €2.5k and wealth up to €20k.

Köln

Sales and client service performance resulted in increasing levels of responsibility and promotion into the role of Financial Advisor.

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Assisted with client services, operations and bank transaction issues, and developed new business.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Business Administration And Management, General, 1,7

Specific course: Consulting Thesis: Discussion of the concept agile management: Methods of agile leadership and impacts on competence.

Studies For State-Certified Business Economists, 2,0

German: Staatlich geprüfter Betriebswirt für Finanzdienstleistungen

English Language Course, London (Uk), C1

Modules: Communication, Business English, Entrepreneurship.