Role: Director, Controlling & SAP
Client context: FMCG / brewery, multi-entity group
Challenge: Rapid setup of new entity and SAP implementation
Scope of work:
• Led full SAP rollout within 2 months
• Defined CO/FI concept and configuration
• Established new legal entity structure
• Enabled intercompany processes
• Managed organisational readiness
Timeline: 2 months
Tools: SAP CO/FI
Outcome: Fully operational finance and SAP environment from day one

Role: Controlling Lead
Client context: FMCG manufacturing
Challenge: Post-acquisition integration into group structures
Scope of work:
• Managed SAP activities in standalone entity
• Integrated finance and controlling into group model
Outcome: Smooth integration with aligned financial processes

Role: Economic Advisor
Client context: German industrial group
Challenge: Select and implement ERP aligned with growth
Scope of work:
• Advised on ERP system selection
• Defined CO/FI concept and requirements
• Monitored SAP implementation
• Supported CFO post-go-live
Outcome: ERP aligned with business needs and finance governance

Role: Head of Controlling
Client context: American Private Equity
Challenge: Align finance systems across multiple countries
Scope of work:
• Standardised SAP CO/FI across Germany, Czech Republic, Poland
• Led system changes and harmonisation
• Supported post-acquisition integration
Outcome: Unified financial processes and improved reporting consistency

Role: Controlling Lead
Client context: Polish and German companies  / rail systems manufacturer
Challenge: Support acquisition decision-making
Scope of work:
• Developed company valuation
• Supported due diligence process
• Worked with VP Strategy
Outcome: Delivered reliable financial insights for investment decision

Role: Consultant
Client context: Global construction chemicals manufacturer
Challenge: Improve controlling and value management
Scope of work:
• Advised on controlling and reporting improvements
• Supported value management initiatives
Outcome: Enhanced decision-support capabilities

Role: Consultant
Client context: Industrial manufacturing
Challenge: Implement controlling framework
Scope of work:
• Designed CO concept
• Supported SAP CO implementation
Outcome: Established structured controlling environment

Role: External Expert / Consultant
Client context: Technical university collaborating with industry on finance and cost management projects
Challenge: Develop advanced controlling models and cost methodologies for practical application
Scope of work:
• Invited as external expert to support multiple projects in controlling and cost management
• Designed and implemented Activity-Based Costing (ABC) models
• Contributed to development of business plans (e.g. mining investment project)
• Participated as a key expert in an international ABC research project
Outcome: Delivered advanced cost models applied to real business cases and supported knowledge transfer between academia and industry

Role: External Controlling & ERP Advisor
Client context: Leading professional SAP consulting partner delivering complex client implementations
Challenge: Strengthen controlling, organisation, and project management in large-scale SAP delivery projects
Scope of work:
• Acted as external expert supporting two major SAP projects
• Advised on controlling frameworks and financial governance
• Supported organisational structure and management of project delivery
• Guided alignment between business requirements and SAP implementation
• Provided senior-level advisory to project leadership
Timeline: 2009–2020 (selected engagements)
Tools: SAP CO/FI
Outcome: Improved project governance, stronger controlling structures, and better alignment between SAP delivery and business objectives