Utilising my finance and business skills to support the energy transition, the greatest challenge of our times. Inspired by HH2E’s innovative work in converting surplus solar and wind energy into affordable green hydrogen, aiming for 4 GW of production in Germany by 2030, highlighting green hydrogen's crucial role in a 100% renewable energy future.As an International CFO and Business Partner, I offer multilingual proficiency (German, English, Swedish, with knowledge in French and Dutch) and a proven record of delivering results and driving change. My experience ranges from small firms to global businesses in Telecom, FMCG, Logistics, Services, Manufacturing, Retail, and Family Offices.I have led finance operations from strategic planning and business plan formulation to group consolidation, covering accounting (IFRS, US GAAP, HGB, LUX GAAP), business controlling, international taxation, treasury, M&A, and ERP/digitalisation/big data analytics. I have built and managed world-class multinational teams of 50+ professionals, adopting a hands-on mindset. My solid experience extends to interacting with and influencing decision-making at the Board and Owner levels.I add value to businesses by identifying and understanding critical issues, applying insight-based judgement, and maintaining a clear focus on growing and developing successful operations.My career roles have ranged from Business Controller to Group CFO, with experience across EMEA, North America, and Asia. I bring a diverse perspective from working in both privately owned and listed companies.Specialties:• Strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting and presentation• Increasing business effectiveness – finance transformation / ERP (SAP, Oracle, Hyperion)• Controlling – Innovation, Manufacturing, Sales & Marketing, IT, Investments & Projects• Working capital / cash management under pressure and re-financing• Turn-around / business reorganisation, rebuilding and business growth• Tax and Legal group structures, IFRS, US GAAP, HGB, LUX GAAP, SOX• All administrational areas – Accounting, FP&A / group consolidation, Treasury, Tax, Legal, IT and HRBusiness / sector experience:• Energy, Telecom, FMCG, Technology, B2B outsourced services, Logistics, Media, Services and Family Offices • B2B and B2C businesses• Privately held and listed companies – small and large companies / groups• EMEA and Global-wide organisations / US and German parent companies (Mittelstand)• High growth and recovery situations• Expert in management and business information - big data analytics / digitalisation.