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Zurich, Switzerland

Baar, Zug, Switzerland

Responsible for Finance and HR.- VESPER AG and VESPER POLYMERS AG: Specialised in the trading of post-production elastomers and rubber products, operating worldwide. - Intended Foods AG and Potato King BV: Supports french fries manufacturers with a total solution for their stock lots / slow movers and off specs. TOMFOST BV and TOMFROST GmbH international food trading companies: Specialised in deep-frozen potato and vegetable products. Supplying supermarkets and importers with… Show more Responsible for Finance and HR.- VESPER AG and VESPER POLYMERS AG: Specialised in the trading of post-production elastomers and rubber products, operating worldwide. - Intended Foods AG and Potato King BV: Supports french fries manufacturers with a total solution for their stock lots / slow movers and off specs. TOMFOST BV and TOMFROST GmbH international food trading companies: Specialised in deep-frozen potato and vegetable products. Supplying supermarkets and importers with private label french fries and other frozen foods.- Financial Planning and Analysis: Implemented robust financial reporting, and planning and analysis processes, producing detailed monthly management reports crucial for strategic decision-making. - Treasury management: Overhauled direct and indirect cash flow management processes to enhance liquidity management and ensuring financial stability- ERP system leadership: Spearheaded the implementation of the ODOO ERP system, focusing on Finance, Order Processing and HR modules and established a global chart of accounts for greater clarity and control. - Human resources: Established a comprehensive HR function-house, instituting transparent job descriptions, defined levels, and meticulously aligned remuneration structures. Show less

Switzerland

ELDICO Scientific AG is a Swiss start-up revolutionising the field of material science. The focused team of 11 FTE sets new gold standard in solid compound analysis with its pioneering electron diffractometer, a revolutionary tool in the characterisation of nano-crystalline systems.Short-term contract, reported directly to the Board of Directors and with one direct report.- Finance Organization Foundation Established the finance organization from the ground up, implemented core… Show more ELDICO Scientific AG is a Swiss start-up revolutionising the field of material science. The focused team of 11 FTE sets new gold standard in solid compound analysis with its pioneering electron diffractometer, a revolutionary tool in the characterisation of nano-crystalline systems.Short-term contract, reported directly to the Board of Directors and with one direct report.- Finance Organization Foundation Established the finance organization from the ground up, implemented core financial processes to support rapid scale-up and operational excellence.- Financial Reporting and Strategy: Overhauled financial reporting mechanisms, implementing comprehensive systems that enhanced reliability and decision-making efficiency. Successfully restructured the chart of accounts for greater clarity and control, standardized the monthly closing process to ensure accuracy and timeliness, and established clear intercompany transfer pricing rules.- Financial Planning and Analysis: Initiated comprehensive financial planning and analysis practices, including management reporting and a rolling forecasting process. Developed Excel-based business model that projects detailed 5-year financial outcomes, facilitating strategic decision-making.- Investor Relations: Co-led investor relations effectively communicating the company's value proposition through compelling investment presentations and engaging directly in Q&A sessions. Managed data room preparations and coordinated team efforts to ensure a unified approach to investor communications.- Treasury Management: Crafted and implemented treasury processes that included the development of both short-term and long-term cash flow models. Successfully negotiated a significant loan with a local bank, securing essential funding to support business continuity. Show less

Zürich Area, Switzerland

- Data-Driven Organizational Advisory: Advised clients on building data-centric organizations by optimizing technology, streamlining workflows, and enhancing skills, leading to increased efficiency and innovation within their operations.- O2C Process Transformation Lead: At Swiss pharma company, I led a transformative Order-to-Cash process reengineering project, directed the design and implementation of the ServiceNow platform, enhanced the pricing processes and customer master data… Show more - Data-Driven Organizational Advisory: Advised clients on building data-centric organizations by optimizing technology, streamlining workflows, and enhancing skills, leading to increased efficiency and innovation within their operations.- O2C Process Transformation Lead: At Swiss pharma company, I led a transformative Order-to-Cash process reengineering project, directed the design and implementation of the ServiceNow platform, enhanced the pricing processes and customer master data management. These strategic improvements significantly increased transaction accuracy, optimized revenue streams, prepared the organization for advanced data analytics, and boosted employee satisfaction by streamlining operations and minimizing errors. - Finance Digital Transformation: Provided strategic consultation to global equity firm on their finance digital transformation journey and oversaw the successful implementation of Workiva resulting in enhanced financial reporting and compliance.- Change Management Lead: Orchestrated the adoption of SAP Analytics Cloud for a global agribusiness, resulting in a 50% increase in system usage and significantly enhanced data-driven decision-making Show less

Dominican Republic

Management team member, reported to Managing Director Caribbean. Oversaw the P&L of four entities, with a total revenue of $50 mio, managing sales across 26 markets.- Team Leader: Managed a culturally diverse finance team of 12 across three locations and supervised a shared service team of 5 FTE in Argentina, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.- Business Partnering: Adopted the finance team to the business partner model, significantly enhancing the provision… Show more Management team member, reported to Managing Director Caribbean. Oversaw the P&L of four entities, with a total revenue of $50 mio, managing sales across 26 markets.- Team Leader: Managed a culturally diverse finance team of 12 across three locations and supervised a shared service team of 5 FTE in Argentina, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.- Business Partnering: Adopted the finance team to the business partner model, significantly enhancing the provision of financial insights and strengthening the alignment with the commercial organisation.- Organisational Transformation: Mentored a shift to a lean, consumer-centric operational model, introduced project-driven budgeting, and implemented a 'fail forward' approach, catalysing significant organisational improvements.- Launch Support: Played a key role in the successful launch of IQOS by establishing new processes and controls and overseeing project teams, ensuring seamless integration and operational excellence.- Business Growth: Secured a net revenue increase of 4.4% year-over-year, underpinning continuous growth and robust cash generation, demonstrating effective revenue and growth management strategies. Show less

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Management team member, reporting to Managing Director C&EA- Financial Leadership: Established PM Tanzania’s finance operations from the ground-up, build a strong team of 8 professionals, fostering local talent acquisition and operational excellence.- SAP Implementation: Led the timely and budget-conscious implementation of SAP- Project Financial Management: Managed the financial oversight of a factory construction in Morogoro, delivered project on time and within budget.-… Show more Management team member, reporting to Managing Director C&EA- Financial Leadership: Established PM Tanzania’s finance operations from the ground-up, build a strong team of 8 professionals, fostering local talent acquisition and operational excellence.- SAP Implementation: Led the timely and budget-conscious implementation of SAP- Project Financial Management: Managed the financial oversight of a factory construction in Morogoro, delivered project on time and within budget.- Strategic Advisory: Provided guidance on investments, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations, significantly expanding market presence and enhancing competitive positioning.- Growth Leadership: Achieved high single-digit growth, became market leader in Equatorial Guinea, Gabon. Show less

Lausanne Area, Switzerland

Reporting to Finance Director Africa and Levant, 35 markets, 9 affiliates, 5 factories- Regional Coordination: Led forecasting, budgeting, and mid-term planning, introduced new KPIs, and organised performance reviews to drive growth initiatives.- Strategic Leadership Support: Provided strategic guidance to senior leadership on setting directions, evaluating investments, and formulating pricing strategies.- Market Entry Strategy and Business Model Reengineering: Successfully… Show more Reporting to Finance Director Africa and Levant, 35 markets, 9 affiliates, 5 factories- Regional Coordination: Led forecasting, budgeting, and mid-term planning, introduced new KPIs, and organised performance reviews to drive growth initiatives.- Strategic Leadership Support: Provided strategic guidance to senior leadership on setting directions, evaluating investments, and formulating pricing strategies.- Market Entry Strategy and Business Model Reengineering: Successfully engineered market entry strategies for Tanzania and reengineered business models, optimising product flows and structures in North Africa countries. Show less

Lausanne Area, Switzerland

Reporting to Director Business Development East Europe Middle East and Africa- M&A Team Member: Strategically managed the acquisition of a 49% stake in Arab investors for $625 million in Sep '13. Optimized business structures in Egypt and GCC countries.- Financial and Strategic Analysis: Performed comprehensive financial and commercial analysis, developed sophisticated financial models, and conducted pivotal contract negotiations for acquisitions.- Stakeholder Management: Served as… Show more Reporting to Director Business Development East Europe Middle East and Africa- M&A Team Member: Strategically managed the acquisition of a 49% stake in Arab investors for $625 million in Sep '13. Optimized business structures in Egypt and GCC countries.- Financial and Strategic Analysis: Performed comprehensive financial and commercial analysis, developed sophisticated financial models, and conducted pivotal contract negotiations for acquisitions.- Stakeholder Management: Served as a key intermediary to coordinate and align cross-functional internal and external stakeholders, facilitating smooth and successful transaction execution Show less

Bulgaria

Management team member, reporting to managing director Bulgaria- Team Leadership: Cultivated a dynamic team of 25 professionals, significantly advancing their growth and professional development.- Financial leader: Directed comprehensive financial operations including FP&A, accounting, SOX compliance, tax, revenue management, business development, procurement, and supply chain.- Operational Optimisation: Contracted new distributor, drastically improving sales. Revised supply chain… Show more Management team member, reporting to managing director Bulgaria- Team Leadership: Cultivated a dynamic team of 25 professionals, significantly advancing their growth and professional development.- Financial leader: Directed comprehensive financial operations including FP&A, accounting, SOX compliance, tax, revenue management, business development, procurement, and supply chain.- Operational Optimisation: Contracted new distributor, drastically improving sales. Revised supply chain and procurement processes, resulting in lower inventory levels and more effective spending. Show less

Lausanne Area, Switzerland

Reporting to director PMI treasury- Cash and foreign exchange management Directed foreign exchange and swap transactions totalling $96 billion, implemented global cash pools, managed PMI commercial paper program (raised $2bio). - Received President Award for successfully setting up Phillip Morris Finance in Lausanne. Seamlessly transitioning and integration treasury activities from Altria Zug and New York to PMI Lausanne

Digital Transformation Diploma, Transformtech, Leading Digital Business Transformation, Digital Strategy And Analytics

Master Of Science - Ms, Economics, Master In Accounting And Controls | Master In Information Management

Activities and Societies: Ivy League, Laurentius, EFR