Jakob Kistler

Individualized and customized software solution determinate based on standardized and harmonized E2E process definition in compliance with the customer needs will lead to significant company success!

Leading a team of process- & project experts to establish full end-to-end process landscape for a premium logistic provider. Implementation of LEAN-approach and driving a continuous improvement process.

Leading the global accounting processes for a multi-billion FMCG company across all business segments. Developing of solution strategies to drive process digitalization by using in house- and outsourcing solutions. Strong focus on process- and systems controls to avoid fraud and inefficiencies.

Leading of 4 direct reports in the Financial Planning and Analysis department for the German subsidiary of a multi-billion FMCG company. Held a key process position, as Integration Reconciliation Manager, within the S&OP+ process to consolidate and translate a 26 period rolling P&L forecast. Close cooperation with key departments, like Sales and Marketing, to drive further product growth per category.

Global process architect and establishing of first global period-end reporting package for a multi-billion FMCG company across all business segments. Close liaison with segment CFOs and key stakeholders about global/regional/unit level Financial insight requirements.

Leading of 10 direct reports, plus 10 indirect reports, in the Accounting department . Responsibility covered 3 German legal entities, including tax unite, as well as a Swiss branch office and a Greek subsidiary. Key contact for internal and external audits and local management for any accounting or fiscal related inquiries and/or consultancies. Responsible for local statutory reporting in Germany and Switzerland, US GAAP reporting and sub-consolidation.

Leading of 6 direct reports, plus 4 consultants, in the Finance Process Team. Overall responsibility of all Financial processes for 3 legal entities, 34 distribution centers incl. factory costing and reporting for 2 production facilities.

Set-up support of newly created Financial Service Center for US subsidiaries and headquarter of a global multi-billion FMCG company. Close cooperation with center director and key stakeholders in defining performance KPIs, enabling organization, system- and process standardizations.

Leading the financial system and organization consolidation and integration of new acquired company in Spain by utilization of best solutions for both organizations. Close collaboration with unit CFOs and key stakeholders in the affected production facilities. Initiation of system- and process optimization for new organization.

Leading the financial post implementation benefit- and optimization work stream of a global multi-billion FMCG company. Responsibility for benefit delivery follow-up and update of the global business case realization.

Leading of 10 directs and 8 external consultants within the Finance work stream during a global multi-million Business Process Harmonization and Standardization project of a multi-billion FMCG company. Responsible for a global standardized SAP roll-out to more than 60 Units in 26 countries.

Leading of 6 directs at the German Accounting Department of a global multi-million FMCG company. Responsible for various accounting processes.

Unaided lead of several bank branches including monetary disposition. Responsible for financial consultancies in regards to investments, foreign trade security and credit management of a multi-million municipal bank.

Finance & Accounting, HR, Marketing