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I support small and medium-sized enterprises that need more clarity, structure, and control in their finances but do not want to build their own full-time CFO function.
As a Virtual CFO & Business Consultant, I help managing directors and entrepreneurs to better understand their numbers, identify trends early, and make informed decisions. My goal is not only to prepare financial information accurately but to explain it in a way that is truly usable in day-to-day operations.
I bring over 20 years of international experience in financial management, controlling, accounting, operations, and process optimization. This allows me to combine technical depth with a pragmatic view of daily business.
My focus areas include:
- Virtual CFO / Part-time CFO Support
- Management Reporting and KPI Structures
- Liquidity Planning and Cash Flow Transparency
- Budgeting, Forecasting, and Scenario Analyses
- Financial Analysis and Decision Support
- Coordination of closing processes close to HGB standards
- Internal Controls and Financial Processes
- Digitalization and Optimization of Finance Processes
- Interface between Management, Accounting, Tax Advisory, and Operational Teams
I am particularly helpful for companies that are growing, becoming more complex, or realizing that decisions are increasingly based on incomplete or difficult-to-understand financial information.
I work in a structured, pragmatic, and business-oriented manner. My focus is on making complex financial topics understandable and providing companies with a reliable basis for better decisions.
I support clients in German and English, combining German accounting and controlling practices with international finance experience. My qualifications include CPA (Australia), Certified Accountant (Bachelor Professional of Accounting), and the IFRS Programme of the ICAEW.
German
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- Classik Hotel Collection GmbHHead of FinanceHOSPITALITYAugust 2021 - Today (5 years)Berlin, GermanyResponsible for the finance function of a group of companies with five hotels, two external restaurants, and a business center.Focus areas:
- Preparation and coordination of HGB financial statements and ongoing reporting
- Cash flow planning, liquidity monitoring, and budgeting
- Development and continuous improvement of internal control and compliance structures
- Sparring partner for management and owners on financial and operational decisions
- Leadership and development of the finance team
- Standardization of financial processes, cash handling, and internal procedures
- Integration of new operational units into existing finance and reporting structures
- Support for digital finance processes and AI-supported efficiency initiatives
- GE Energy Power Conversion GmbHAccountantENERGY AND UTILITIESMarch 2021 - July 2021 (4 months)Berlin, GermanyAccountant with a focus on Accounts Payable, payment processes, SAP workflows, and international shared service coordination.Focus areas:
- Responsibility for accounts payable processes and improvement of existing procedures
- Review of payment runs and reconciliation with bank accounting / shared services
- Processing and clarification of invoices without purchase orders in the digital workflow
- Matching of purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoices in SAP
- Maintenance of vendor and customer master data in collaboration with purchasing, sales, and shared services
- Support for the repatriation of accounts payable processes to Germany
- CG Elementum AGAccountant/ ControllerCIVIL ENGINEERINGMay 2019 - February 2021 (1 year and 9 months)Berlin, GermanyAccountant / Controller for up to nine legally independent companies in the hostel and gastronomy sector.Focus areas:
- Preparation and drafting of HGB financial statements
- Ongoing accounting, general and subsidiary ledgers, as well as cash ledgers
- Reporting to management and external auditors
- Reconciliation and clarification of balance sheet and accounting matters
- Introduction of simplified intercompany reconciliations and interest calculations
- Support for transparent financial reporting for multiple companies
- Structured collaboration with external auditors and tax advisors
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Education
- AI Officer (EU AI Regulation)LUTOP Datenschutz Akademie GmbH2025AI Officer (EU KI-VO)
- Bachelor Professional of Accounting (CCI)bbw Akademie2015Bilanzbuchhalter (IHK)
Certifications
- Certified Practising Accountant (CPA)CPA2026
- IFRS Learning and Assessment ProgrammeICAEW2026