Led the integration of a newly acquired operation in Austria into a major international Consumer goods company (added approx. 30% sales volume to the Austrian business). Successful negotiations with works council and union for a smooth take-over. Presentation and discussion of new concept with the Media.

Centralized finance functions, leading to headcount savings, while restructuring finance departments to a functional support organisation. Preparation of strategic concepts for structural changes in the Austrian business to regain profitable growth.

Due diligence review of the spin off of the European business of a major Australian consumer goods corporation and close involvement with external parties regarding financial status of group.

Guidance to European Senior Directors in the operational Management of all East Central European country operations.

Changed financial processes and systems to the requirements of the newly built organisation. Co-ordination of thirteen Central European country’s financial and capital budgets and financial results. Development of country key performance indicators and benchmarking against actual performance of operations.

Transformation of the local finance management structures in Romania and Slovenia to the requirements of a multinational organization. Identification of efficiency improvements and implementation of improvements.

Established activity based costing system and implemented direct product profitability as a measurement for success.

Managed upgrades of manufacturing plants from financial perspective.

Set up of newly developed Management Information System. Leading the adaptation of hard and software environment to headquarter requirements.