Controlling Expert

Interim Manager with Extensive experience working at the intersection of Finance, Operations, and IT within international environments

Was placed as an IT Finance & Controlling Expert via K Recruiting with best references from the client

Proven track record in budgeting, rolling forecasts, variance analysis, financial modelling, and KPI/reporting developmen

Collaborate directly with the infrastructure team to understand cost drivers related to IT infrastructure services

Develop and implement a standardized Excel-based template for budgeting and forecasting IT expenses

Analyze historical IT cost data to identify patterns and support forecasting assumptions

Align financial structures with IT service components (e.g., infrastructure, hosting, licenses, support)

Work closely with Finance and IT stakeholders to validate budget logic and forecasting methodology

Ensure the template is scalable, user-friendly, and suitable for recurring budgeting cycles

Support documentation of assumptions, calculation logic, and usage guidelines

Provide recommendations to improve transparency and consistency in IT financial planning

Led financial control and reporting (Spanish GAAP & IFRS) in a multi-entity environment, coordinating with SSC (Poland) and acting as Finance Manager for 6 months, delivering reliable, decision-ready financial information

Owned budgeting, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis, enabling structured resource allocation and financial planning across operations, reducing OPEX/CAPEX deviations by ~20%

Built cost controlling frameworks (standard vs actual, scrap, overhead), maintaining performance at ~5% below standard cost and ~15% below peer sites

Designed KPI and reporting frameworks from raw ERP data, enabling real-time visibility into margins and supporting operational and management decision-making

Designed and implemented end-to-end financial architecture (procurement → quality → production → accounting), embedding data integrity at source and eliminating post closing adjustments

Led ERP transformation (QAD) and SAP S/4HANA migration interface, operating under GMP frameworks (CRP, UAT, Go Live, validation cycles) to ensure scalable, audit-ready systems

Drove automation and continuous improvement initiatives (MRP, PDA, QR, Six Sigma), improving efficiency by 35% and inventory visibility by 40%

Developed SOPs, operational manuals, video tutorials and training programs for 30+ users, ensuring ERP adoption, data discipline, and cross-functional alignment

Built and managed multi-entity accounting, tax, and consolidation processes (5 companies), establishing reliable financial reporting across international operations (Spain & USA)

Supported FP&A processes (budgeting, forecasting, resource planning), contributing to working capital optimization by managing production cycles (~2 months) and goods in transit (~1 month)

Built KPI and product P&L frameworks across 23 categories and 900+ SKUs, enabling margin visibility, cost tracking, and pricing decisions across multiple channels

Developed dashboards and channel profitability analysis (distributors, e-commerce, Amazon), influencing commercial strategy, promotions, and replenishment decisions

Acted as ERP functional lead (Odoo, Sage), redesigning data structures to integrate inventory, production, and logistics, enabling end-to-end visibility across 37+ countries and supporting ~30% annual growth

Improved supply chain planning and inventory control, increasing visibility into logistics flows, reducing lead times, and aligning operations with financial targets

Standardized ERP processes and data structures, reducing manual reconciliations, improving data reliability, and ensuring audit readiness (VAT recovery and tax audits with zero critical findings)