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Ringe, Dk

Odense Kommune, Region Of Southern Denmark, Denmark

Data modelling | Data warehouse | Data visualisation

Kolding, Syddanmark, Danmark

During the transition to the ERP Dev/Ops team, I took on a senior role to apply my knowledge of the ERP template, driving improvements in template design, support, maintenance, and monitoring activities. My main focus remained on business intelligence solutions and financial process support.𝙆𝙚𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨:• 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲Developed BI reports on Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI), accounts payable/receivable analysis, and reconciliations, supporting the business's efforts to centralize financial control and data insights.These BI solutions provided key visibility for aligning the finance department's reporting needs with business objectives.• 𝗘𝗥𝗣 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻Worked on finance-related customizations and changes within the ERP system.Formulated development tasks, supported testing and implementation, and evaluated post-deployment to meet the finance department's requirements.• 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁Managed selected ERP integrations related to finance processes, including the IBS integration during GE’s corporate split.• 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗢𝗽𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀Developed a method to improve the testing process, creating a stronger link between requirements specifications and final stakeholder approval. This enhanced the efficiency of system changes.• 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀Participated in Change Advisory Board meetings, supporting finance enhancement requests and contributing to the approval process by assessing cross-functional impacts, cost, and priorities.• 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 & 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲Acted as a key escalation point during financial closing cycles, coordinating with support teams to troubleshoot and resolve critical ERP-related issues, ensuring system reliability during high-pressure periods.

Kolding, Region Of Southern Denmark, Denmark

Transitioning from finance to IT, I pursued my passion for ERP systems, data analysis, and visualization tools. In this role, I collaborated with cross-functional teams, finance process owners, and external partners to implement IT solutions for process execution, reporting, and data-driven decision-making.𝙆𝙚𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨:• 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀Worked with external partners on data visualization and dashboard development using Cognos, MDX, and Microsoft PerformancePoint for SharePoint, enhancing reporting capabilities across the organization.• 𝗦𝗦𝗥𝗦 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Developed SSRS reports to support departmental cost control, enabling managers to monitor budget performance effectively.• 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 & 𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗣 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁Support for data warehouse and OLAP cubes, facilitating better access to data and improving business insights.• 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 & 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀Supported cost control initiatives through data visualization tools to meet reporting and follow-up frameworks.• 𝗘𝗥𝗣 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻Participated in evaluation of potential ERP platform designs• 𝗔𝘅𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟮 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻Worked closely with finance process owners to define and configure the finance template in Axapta 2012. Designed and implemented a live query-based framework to monitor compliance during the first go-live in Goleniow, Poland, in September 2016.• 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗜 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴Developed a series of Power BI reports to extend the ERP template, supporting the finance organization’s needs for enhanced reporting, analysis, and data insights. Key reports included:· BOM Breakdown· Obsolete Inventory· Inventory Reconciliation· Intercompany Billing System· Revenue Recognition· Ledger Detail• 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁Data collection, cleansing, and migration across systems

Lunderskov, Region Of Southern Denmark, Denmark

As a Controller at LM Windpower, reporting to the CFO, I was involved in finance and IT-related projects aimed at enhancing financial processes and reporting across the organization. My role focused on both strategic project execution and operational improvements. 𝙆𝙚𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨:• 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀Defined and implemented a global chart of accounts for all production, service, and group support entities. This created a standardized framework for cost controlling and financial reporting across the organization, including the development of accounting guidelines and user training.• 𝗤𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻Led the initiation and development of a QlikView business intelligence solution for Danish production units and the global R&D project management team, improving data visibility and decision-making processes.During planning and execution I interacted with teams worldwide, ensuring alignment in financial processes, reporting standards, and project execution.

Nyborg Municipality, Region Of Southern Denmark, Denmark

In my role as a Controller at Mondi Packaging, I provided support to the CFO and managed various financial and business intelligence tasks. 𝙆𝙚𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨:• 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴Assisted with financial statements for each closing period and supported audit processes.• 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀Oversaw cost allocation, inventory valuation and review, and fixed assets management.• 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲Enhanced organizational insight and performance visibility by working with SQL, TargIT, SSAS, and SSIS. Took ownership of the on-premise data warehouse and improved data models to support business intelligence initiatives.• 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀Utilized Oracle for live queries to support S&OP processes, including capacity utilization.• 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻Automated reporting and budgeting processes to streamline operations and improve consistency, especially post-acquisition.• 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻Interacted with teams across procurement, S&OP, sales, production, inventory management, and leadership, including frequent engagements with the parent company’s leadership in Vienna.Completed Cand.Merc.Aud. with a thesis focused on cost allocation issues relevant to Mondi Packaging.

Odense Kommune, Region Of Southern Denmark, Denmark

During this period, I worked part-time at Deloitte while pursuing full-time studies for the Cand.merc.aud. degree. I managed a limited client portfolio and continued to provide auditing and accounting services. 𝙆𝙚𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨:• 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁Provided auditing and accounting assistance to a select group of clients.• 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲Managed work responsibilities alongside full-time academic commitments.• 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲Integrated concepts from my cand.merc.aud. studies into professional practice.

Odense Kommune, Region Of Southern Denmark, Denmark

After completing my apprenticeship, I advanced to a full-time auditor role at Deloitte in August 1999. Building on my foundational experience, I received ownership of client relationships while expanding my expertise in several key areas.𝙆𝙚𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨:• 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁Responsibility for a portfolio of corporate and individual clients, managing their audits, accounting assistance, and tax return processes.• 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗖𝗟Expanded my knowledge of ACL software, leveraging it for more complex data analysis and reconciliation tasks.• 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗧 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀Gained proficiency in internal IT tools, automating processes related to accounting assistance and tax returns, improving efficiency.• 𝗗𝘂𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲Participated in due diligence reviews, supporting financial assessments for mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic decisions.• 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴Enhanced my expertise in preparing both corporate and personal tax returns, including non-juridical entities.During this period, I completed my HD(R) diploma in accounting, graduating with honors and being awarded Graduate of the Year, SDU 1999. My thesis focused on cash flow statements.

Odense Kommune, Region Of Southern Denmark, Denmark

As part of my apprenticeship at Deloitte, I worked with companies and individual clients, including non-juridical entities, providing assistance on audits, accounting processes, and tax returns. Holding an assistant role, I interacted with clients independently, gathering data and providing explanations on audit findings. During this period, I earned my certificate and completed my apprenticeship in accountancy and auditing.𝙆𝙚𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨:• 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁Developed foundational skills in evaluating financial risks and ensuring compliance for both companies and individuals.• 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲Gained hands-on experience in preparing and filing corporate tax returns, as well as personal tax returns for individuals.• 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻Assisted in organizing and maintaining audit documentation to support findings, ensuring accuracy and regulatory adherence.• 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀Worked with financial data reconciliation, ensuring consistency across records, and gained proficiency in using ACL for data analysis and validation tasks.

Master Of Science In Business Administration And Auditing (Cand.Merc.Aud.), Accounting And Finance

Master of Science in Business Administration and Auditing

Diploma Graduate, Accounting And Finance

The Higher Commercial Examination Programme (Hhx)