DIENSTLEISTUNGEN / LÖSUNGEN

Solution We integrate directly into your organization to provide accounting and reporting support at the level of a permanent team member — with continuity, quality, and responsiveness. Services - Comprehensive accounting, reconciliations, and monthly closings. - Preparation of management reports and executive board dossiers. - Support with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. - Compliance with legal, tax, and group reporting requirements. Customer situation Customers may have limited internal capacity due to staff turnover, rapid growth phases, or temporary resource gaps, but still require seamless accounting and reporting. Approach - Full integration into internal teams, processes, and systems. - Delivery of results with the same frequency and quality as internal employees. - Proactive provision of insights and recommendations beyond pure transaction processing. Example Working as an embedded finance manager for a multi-market professional services firm, I delivered complete monthly financial statements, management reports, and regulatory filings for nine months without interruption during a recruitment gap.

Solution We support start-ups and young companies with high potential in their transition from entrepreneurial structures to scalable, well-managed organizations that are ready for sustainable growth and investor confidence. Services - Establishment or improvement of governance structures and reporting for the executive board. - Design and implementation of financial processes and controls. - Development of budgeting, forecasting, and KPI frameworks. - Establishment of risk management, including regulatory compliance. - Advice on financing readiness and capital structure optimization. Customer situation Founders and young companies often outgrow their initial operational structure. As revenue and complexity increase, they need formal governance, professional finance functions, and stronger risk frameworks to scale successfully and attract investment. Approach - Gap analysis of governance, financial management, and operational processes. - Prioritization and implementation of short-term stabilization measures. - Introduction of scalable processes, systems, and reports at the investor level. - Interim leadership or embedded support to shape the transition. Example Support was provided to a FinTech start-up in transitioning from founder-led accounting to a structured finance function, establishing governance reporting to attract institutional investors, and developing a KPI dashboard that improved decision-making and investor relations.

Solution We improve liquidity transparency, optimize capital structures, and reduce financing costs through disciplined treasury strategies. Services - Design and implementation of treasury guidelines. - Group-wide cash flow forecasts. - Optimization of the financing portfolio. - Hedging strategies and market risk management. - Customer situation - Companies with geographically dispersed activities often struggle with effective liquidity management, which results in higher financing costs and liquidity risks. Approach - Centralization of treasury monitoring and processes. - Introduction of treasury management systems. - Negotiation of improved terms with banking partners. Example Reduction of average financing costs by 30 basis points for a €120 million portfolio at a consumer credit financing group through debt restructuring and renegotiation.

Solution Comprehensive support in securing external, internal, or hybrid financing, tailored to strategic goals. Services - Preparation of investor documentation and business cases. - Negotiation of financing structures and terms. - Coordination with legal and financial advisors. Customer situation Companies in need of expansion or restructuring require capital, but often lack the resources or expertise to manage the process independently. Procedure - Identification of optimal financing sources. - Development of compelling investment offers. - Support during negotiations and closing.

Solution Comprehensive outsourced accounting and reporting services that ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of financial information. Services - Accounting and maintenance of the general ledger. - Monthly and annual closing processes. - Management and closing reports. - Sales tax, income tax, and regulatory filings. Customer situation Organizations may not have the capacity or expertise to handle complex accounting requirements, especially across multiple jurisdictions. Approach - Establishment of standardized reporting formats. - Implementation of controls to ensure accuracy and compliance. - Timely delivery of reports for management and regulatory requirements.

We deliver a complete re-engineering of the finance function — aligning processes, technology, people, and governance to create a high-performance finance organization that delivers both strategic insight and operational efficiency. Services - Review and redesign of the finance operating model. - Implementations of ERP, MIS, and BI (Microsoft NAVISION, IBM Cognos, SAP, MS BI). - Implementation of consolidation tools and adoption of the IFRS/US GAAP framework. - Process automation for accounting, treasury, and reporting workflows. - Competency development and training for the finance function. Customer situation Organizations often work with outdated or fragmented financial systems, highly manual processes, and limited ability to generate timely insights. This hinders decision-making, increases compliance risks, and drives up operating costs. Approach - Diagnostics & benchmarking – Rapid assessment of current systems, processes, and team capabilities. - Design – Development of a blueprint model of the finance function, optimized for scalability, transparency, and compliance. - Implementation – Deployment of ERP/MIS/BI solutions, integrated into core workflow. - Change Management – Ensuring acceptance through stakeholder engagement, user training, and phased transition. Example We acted as interim group CFO and project manager for a comprehensive digitalization program for the finance function of a leading automotive retail group in Central and Eastern Europe (€700 million in revenue). We revised the implementation plan, integrated ERP platforms across 14 companies in four countries, and established group-wide reporting standards — resulting in a 40% reduction in monthly closing times and improved investor reporting ahead of IPO preparations.