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Alex Diaz

Interim Head of Controlling | FP&A Lead

€900/day
Niedernhausen, DE
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Alex

I support companies in strengthening their finance function and improving decision-making through robust FP&A and controlling processes.

With over 20 years of experience in international finance roles, I work with mid-sized and large organizations that need hands-on support in periods of change, growth, or restructuring.

My focus is on translating complex financial data into clear insights that enable management to make better, faster decisions. I combine strong analytical skills with a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset.

Typical areas of support include:

Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning (FP&A)
Business partnering with commercial and operational teams
Performance management and KPI frameworks
Financial modeling and scenario analysis
Optimization of controlling processes and reporting structures
Support in finance transformation projects (e.g. SAP, BI tools)

What sets me apart is my ability to quickly understand business dynamics, build trust with stakeholders, and deliver structured, high-quality results in demanding environments.

I can support companies as an interim finance lead, FP&A lead, or senior business partner on project-based assignments.
  • Spanish

    Native or bilingual

  • German

    Fluent

  • English

    Fluent

Can work on-site
Niedernhausen (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Energizer Deutschland GmbH
    Finance Manager DACH & Poland
    June 2022 - Today (4 years)
    • • Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts across DACH and Poland
    • • Provide monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, and executive insights
    • • Analyze revenue, gross margins, and cost drivers for profitability improvement
    • • Develop and monitor KPIs to drive operational performance
    • • Lead finance process optimization and automation initiatives
    • • Lead and develop cross-country finance team
  • DB Schenker Europe GmbH
    IT Financial Manager EMEA
    January 2019 - May 2022 (3 years and 4 months)
    • • Built and led an EMEA-wide finance setup supporting IT and shared services
    • • Responsibility for multi-year planning, budgeting and forecasts
    • • Governance of investment planning and business cases in an international environment
  • Joyson Safety Systems
    R&D and SG&A Controller Europe
    July 2015 - December 2018 (3 years and 5 months)
    • • European responsibility for R&D and SG&A controlling
    • • Implementation of IFRS reporting standards across European entities
    • • Support of operational units in cost control and efficiency initiatives

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Education

  • M.A. Development Management
    Ruhr University Bochum
    2006
    M.A. Development Management
  • M.A. Financial Management & Controlling
    UDLA-Puebla
    2003
    M.A. Financial Management & Controlling

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