Tanja Seydlitz Email & Phone Number

Zeist, Utrecht, Netherlands

WWF is one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organizations, with over 5 million supporters and a global network active in over 100 countries. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the earth’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by conserving the world’s biological.

Zeist, Utrecht, Netherlands

• The finance department is responsible for strategic long-term financial planning and control of the organisation, financial accounting under Dutch GAAP RJ 650, external reporting, HR- and salary administration, as well.
• leading the Finance team of 15: 1 Financial Controller, 7 Business Controllers, 1 Financial Accountant and 5 (HR) Accounting Assistants, 1 fiscal accountant,
• steering group lead integrated data approach WWF-NL,
• ensure that relevant external and internal stakeholders have timely, correct and complete information for optimal accountability and management,
• developing and producing management and steering information on progress towards WWF-NL's strategic goals,
• optimization of internal control, aimed at high-quality information and the management and mitigation of risks,

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

PAiE (www.paie.nl) Netherlands: - providing support and activities for members and students of the five CCAB bodies and CIMA who are resident in The Netherlands, - providing the opportunity to its members to network, make new business contacts and - obtaining guidance on local issues, GAAP, legal and fiscal, - Technical events are organised for the purpose.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world, located in the Plantage district of Amsterdam. Founded in 1638 the Hortus is an independent foundation earning 85% of its revenues through ticket sales, its restaurant and souvenir shop, as well as location based rent for business or private venues and events, next to receiving.

Biddinghuizen

Walibi Holland theme park, vacation village and events grounds for festivals as Lowlands and Defqon.1. With focus on teenagers and young adults Walibi is one of the biggests thrillparks in Europe with attractions and events as Halloween Fright Nights, (www.walibi.nl)- Responsible for finance, legal, ICT & procurement departments, - leading team of 10 and.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

• London stock-listed Merlin Entertainments is the leading name in location based, family entertainment, 2nd largest operator globally over 100 attractions, 13 hotels & 5 holiday villages in 23 countries & across 4.
• responsible for multi-entity financial reporting, accounting and control of 12 attractions in 9 countries,
• in November 2013 Merlin was first listed at London Stock Exchange, within my role bringing team up to standard,
• business analysis: to pursue clear understanding and advise on performance & profitability of each region, supporting existing and new teams for organic EBITDA growth,
• providing strategic and operational support to Business Unit Head and local GM’s,
• FP&A: contributes to corporate strategy, leads the regional financial planning process, translates to local strategic plan and budgets,

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Merlin Entertainment Holding Nederland B.V.Board Member / director

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

• Companies included: Madame Tussaud's Amsterdam B.V., The Amsterdam Dungeon B.V. and MEG Holding Netherlands B.V.I continued all responsibilites as in the position described at Madame Tussauds Amsterdam B.V. for the.
• Restructuring a newly formed Cluster Finance team leading 7 FTE's,
• Leading towards synergy effects (increased revenue and saving costs) of the newly formed Cluster Business,
• Harmonizing and standardizing the finance accounting / admission system and processes.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

• Providing leadership and day-to-day management to the finance department, including recruitment, training, development and succession, team of 6 FTE's,
• Preparation of management & Dutch GAAP statutory accounts,
• Financial planning, budgeting and forecasting towards successfully reaching financial targets,
• Implementation of new accounting system, in time and costs, strong financial controls and maintenance standards,
• System and procedure development,
• Cash Flow and working capital control,

Munich Area, Germany

• Leading the senior management team and attraction team of 25 employees,
• Health & Safety,
• Delivered budgeted EBITDA for attraction,
• Daily operations and display quality,
• Development of marketing and sales action plan,
• Responsible for legal issues.

Soltau, Lower Saxony, Germany

• Heide Park Resort is the largest and most visited resort theme park and extraordinary short break destination in northern Germany with more than 50 attractions and shows (https://www.heide-park.de/en).
• Monthly management accounts, CAPEX and cash flow reporting,
• provided decision support with analysis on revenues, gross margin, fixed and variable costs,
• prepared annual budgets, forecasts and capital planning, managed and communicated effectively and ensured efficient budget control.
• Worked close with IT, Operations and HR to ensure smooth and successful implementation of new admission and reporting system, which included user training.

Hamburg Area, Germany

Responsible area: Northern German branches and head office.Organized and coordinated internal IT projects; including i.e. web-based user training for “MS Outlook” on the company’s intranet; optimizing internal processes for financial services.

Fcma, Cgma, Accounting And Business/Management

Leadership Training Platinum Program

Activities and Societies: Training on leadership skills, Merlin project in global teams, and mentorship provided by directors from other.

Diplom-Kauffrau, German Equivalent To M.Sc. Of Business Administration, Focus On Controlling, Accounting, Organisation And Management.

Activities and Societies: 1996 | mentor-ship program Vancouver, Canada.

Hotelfachfrau, German Equivalent To Hotel Management Assistant., Rotation Training At Hotel School And Hotel, Hotelfachfrau & Anerkannte Beraterin Für Deutschen Wein

Activities and Societies: http://www.deutscheweine.de, Wines of Germany, http://www.germanwines.de. Outline of the wine country Germany.