Industry
Consumer Goods
Region
Austria
Led the integration of a newly acquired operation in Austria into a major international consumer goods company, adding approximately 30% sales volume to the Austrian business. Negotiated with the works council and union for a smooth takeover, and presented the new concept to the media.
Centralized finance functions, reducing headcount while restructuring the finance departments into a functional support organization. Prepared strategic concepts for structural changes to return the Austrian business to profitable growth.
Industry
Consumer Goods
Region
Europe & Australia
Due diligence review of the spin-off of the European business of a major Australian consumer goods corporation, working closely with external parties on the financial status of the group.
Guided European senior directors in the operational management of all East Central European country operations.
Adapted financial processes and systems to the newly built organization. Coordinated thirteen Central European countries' financial and capital budgets and results, and developed country KPIs benchmarked against actual performance.
Industry
Consumer Goods
Region
Europe
Transformed the local finance management structures in Romania and Slovenia to the requirements of a multinational organization, then identified and implemented efficiency improvements.
Established an activity-based costing system and introduced direct product profitability as a measure of success.
Managed manufacturing plant upgrades from a financial perspective.
Set up a newly developed management information system and led the adaptation of hardware and software to headquarters requirements.