Full professional proficiency (C2; iBT TOEFEL 119/120)
Spanish
Verhandlungssicher
French
Grundkenntnisse
Einsatzorte
Einsatzorte
Schweiz
möglich
Projekte
Projekte
2 years 7 months
2021-12 - now
Selected experience & achievements
Head of Finance & Operations
Head of Finance & Operations
Selected responsibilities
Lead role to define and implement structural, legal and operational foundation to transition from startup to scale-up in direct collaboration with CEO
Head activist PMO office driving the key growth and operational efficiency levers, owning and implementing high priority initiatives
End-to-end ownership of Finance function and related tasks, e.g., fundraising (equity, debt, and public funds), fund prioritization, budgeting and daily finance operations (payroll, benefits, etc.)
Management and coordination of legal affairs to safeguard organization?s compliance
Selected experience & achievements
Assumed leading role in strategy definition and translation into operational roadmap and milestones through synthesis of key internal and external insights, in collaboration with CEO
Led and successfully structured ?10+ million funding round ? defined equity story, participated in pitch meetings and led due diligence process with US and European investors
Developed and implemented OKR system to ensure organizational focus and alignment with strategic roadmap, enhancing performance tracking and accountability
Managed investor relations ? set up regular reporting and prepared board meetings to enable effective decision-making
Continuously developed scope and merit of Finance function ? built up and managed team of 4 FTEs
Designed and implemented automated core business processes to streamline workflows, drive operational efficiency, and leverage cross-functional synergies
Cambrium, Bio-Tech Startup
Berlin
8 months
2021-05 - 2021-12
Orchestrated seamless transition
Managing Director (Interim Assignment)
Managing Director (Interim Assignment)
Assumed role of Interim MD during financial distress - implemented measures to improve financial stability and led process to sell the company
Orchestrated seamless transition, ensuring smooth handover of assets, contracts, and operations during and after the transaction
Push Founders
Berlin, DE
1 year 5 months
2020-01 - 2021-05
Business Development & Finance Lead ? Formel Skin
Business Development & Finance Lead
Business Development & Finance Lead
Business Development & Finance Lead ? Formel Skin, Health Tech Startup (Berlin, DE)
Joined as employee #1 to take lead role in building up the company from 3 to 50 employees and ?100+ million valuation by the time of resignation
Assumed role of Lead Product Manager to develop first MVP for successful German market entry, achieving substantial sales growth to reach a six-digit monthly recurring revenue within six months
Successfully executed internationalization of core offering to Switzerland in close collaboration with Founder & CEO
Developed Finance function from the ground up, managing core finance processes end-to-end and coordinating external service providers (e.g., tax accountant, payroll office, legal counsel)
Prioritized and managed initiatives to set up systems and tools architecture to enable growth at scale (e.g., automated subscription handling, standardization and automatization of core finance processes)
Supported C-level in closing ?30 million Series A round ? prepared financial reports, set up data room and shaped legal structure of transaction
Formel Skin, Health Tech Startup
Berlin, DE
3 months
2019-10 - 2019-12
assessment of investment opportunities
Venture Capital Intern
Venture Capital Intern
Supported investment team with assessment of investment opportunities, including business plan review and market & competitor analyses in food, health and sustainability space
Built financial model for successful Series A financing round of a portfolio company in personalized nutrition
Food Labs
Berlin, DE
3 months
2018-07 - 2018-09
Designed modified coverage and pricing models
Strategy & Projects Intern
Strategy & Projects Intern
Supported Head of Strategy in reorganization of largest business unit
Led market research and financial analyses to identify top- and bottom-line levers
Designed modified coverage and pricing models for client segments to increase profitability
on request
Zurich, CH
4 months
2017-05 - 2017-08
Carried out reporting
Strategy & Management Intern
Strategy & Management Intern
Supported identification and prioritization of growth initiatives through market and portfolio analyses
Executed strategic growth projects in Germany, Austria and Scandinavia to drive international expansion
Carried out reporting, forecasting and prepared KPI dashboard to support senior management
VIU Ventures
Munich, DE
4 months
2017-01 - 2017-04
Conducted market analyses and identified potential targets
Investment Banking Intern (Mid-Cap M&A)
Investment Banking Intern (Mid-Cap M&A)
Conducted market analyses and identified potential targets, acquirers and investors
Developed financial models for company valuations
Produced transaction marketing material for tech, media, and telco midmarket sector
Drake Star Partners
Munich, DE
6 months
2016-08 - 2017-01
Developed investment ideas and proposals to leverage full potential
Wealth Management Emerging Markets Intern
Wealth Management Emerging Markets Intern
Supported investment advisors and relationship managers in daily cross-border market business
Analyzed portfolios and created customized financial strategies for HNWI clients
Developed investment ideas and proposals to leverage full potential or financial markets
UBS
Zurich, CH
Aus- und Weiterbildung
Aus- und Weiterbildung
1 year 11 months
2017-09 - 2019-07
Banking and Finance
M.A., University of St. Gallen (CH)
M.A.
University of St. Gallen (CH)
MBF Alumni Scholarship holder
1 year 11 months
2017-09 - 2019-07
International Management
M.Sc., ESADE Business School (ES)
M.Sc.
ESADE Business School (ES)
Double-degree program
2 years 11 months
2013-09 - 2016-07
Business Administration
B.A., University of St. Gallen (CH)
B.A.
University of St. Gallen (CH)
2015 exchange semester at Ivey Business School, London/Ontario (CAN)
6 years
2006-08 - 2012-07
Pupil
Matura (general qualification for university entrance), Kantonsschule Alpenquai (CH)
Matura (general qualification for university entrance)
Kantonsschule Alpenquai (CH)
2009 - 2010 exchange program in Barcelona (ES)
Einsatzorte
Einsatzorte
Schweiz
möglich
Projekte
Projekte
2 years 7 months
2021-12 - now
Selected experience & achievements
Head of Finance & Operations
Head of Finance & Operations
Selected responsibilities
Lead role to define and implement structural, legal and operational foundation to transition from startup to scale-up in direct collaboration with CEO
Head activist PMO office driving the key growth and operational efficiency levers, owning and implementing high priority initiatives
End-to-end ownership of Finance function and related tasks, e.g., fundraising (equity, debt, and public funds), fund prioritization, budgeting and daily finance operations (payroll, benefits, etc.)
Management and coordination of legal affairs to safeguard organization?s compliance
Selected experience & achievements
Assumed leading role in strategy definition and translation into operational roadmap and milestones through synthesis of key internal and external insights, in collaboration with CEO
Led and successfully structured ?10+ million funding round ? defined equity story, participated in pitch meetings and led due diligence process with US and European investors
Developed and implemented OKR system to ensure organizational focus and alignment with strategic roadmap, enhancing performance tracking and accountability
Managed investor relations ? set up regular reporting and prepared board meetings to enable effective decision-making
Continuously developed scope and merit of Finance function ? built up and managed team of 4 FTEs
Designed and implemented automated core business processes to streamline workflows, drive operational efficiency, and leverage cross-functional synergies
Cambrium, Bio-Tech Startup
Berlin
8 months
2021-05 - 2021-12
Orchestrated seamless transition
Managing Director (Interim Assignment)
Managing Director (Interim Assignment)
Assumed role of Interim MD during financial distress - implemented measures to improve financial stability and led process to sell the company
Orchestrated seamless transition, ensuring smooth handover of assets, contracts, and operations during and after the transaction
Push Founders
Berlin, DE
1 year 5 months
2020-01 - 2021-05
Business Development & Finance Lead ? Formel Skin
Business Development & Finance Lead
Business Development & Finance Lead
Business Development & Finance Lead ? Formel Skin, Health Tech Startup (Berlin, DE)
Joined as employee #1 to take lead role in building up the company from 3 to 50 employees and ?100+ million valuation by the time of resignation
Assumed role of Lead Product Manager to develop first MVP for successful German market entry, achieving substantial sales growth to reach a six-digit monthly recurring revenue within six months
Successfully executed internationalization of core offering to Switzerland in close collaboration with Founder & CEO
Developed Finance function from the ground up, managing core finance processes end-to-end and coordinating external service providers (e.g., tax accountant, payroll office, legal counsel)
Prioritized and managed initiatives to set up systems and tools architecture to enable growth at scale (e.g., automated subscription handling, standardization and automatization of core finance processes)
Supported C-level in closing ?30 million Series A round ? prepared financial reports, set up data room and shaped legal structure of transaction
Formel Skin, Health Tech Startup
Berlin, DE
3 months
2019-10 - 2019-12
assessment of investment opportunities
Venture Capital Intern
Venture Capital Intern
Supported investment team with assessment of investment opportunities, including business plan review and market & competitor analyses in food, health and sustainability space
Built financial model for successful Series A financing round of a portfolio company in personalized nutrition
Food Labs
Berlin, DE
3 months
2018-07 - 2018-09
Designed modified coverage and pricing models
Strategy & Projects Intern
Strategy & Projects Intern
Supported Head of Strategy in reorganization of largest business unit
Led market research and financial analyses to identify top- and bottom-line levers
Designed modified coverage and pricing models for client segments to increase profitability
on request
Zurich, CH
4 months
2017-05 - 2017-08
Carried out reporting
Strategy & Management Intern
Strategy & Management Intern
Supported identification and prioritization of growth initiatives through market and portfolio analyses
Executed strategic growth projects in Germany, Austria and Scandinavia to drive international expansion
Carried out reporting, forecasting and prepared KPI dashboard to support senior management
VIU Ventures
Munich, DE
4 months
2017-01 - 2017-04
Conducted market analyses and identified potential targets
Investment Banking Intern (Mid-Cap M&A)
Investment Banking Intern (Mid-Cap M&A)
Conducted market analyses and identified potential targets, acquirers and investors
Developed financial models for company valuations
Produced transaction marketing material for tech, media, and telco midmarket sector
Drake Star Partners
Munich, DE
6 months
2016-08 - 2017-01
Developed investment ideas and proposals to leverage full potential
Wealth Management Emerging Markets Intern
Wealth Management Emerging Markets Intern
Supported investment advisors and relationship managers in daily cross-border market business
Analyzed portfolios and created customized financial strategies for HNWI clients
Developed investment ideas and proposals to leverage full potential or financial markets
UBS
Zurich, CH
Aus- und Weiterbildung
Aus- und Weiterbildung
1 year 11 months
2017-09 - 2019-07
Banking and Finance
M.A., University of St. Gallen (CH)
M.A.
University of St. Gallen (CH)
MBF Alumni Scholarship holder
1 year 11 months
2017-09 - 2019-07
International Management
M.Sc., ESADE Business School (ES)
M.Sc.
ESADE Business School (ES)
Double-degree program
2 years 11 months
2013-09 - 2016-07
Business Administration
B.A., University of St. Gallen (CH)
B.A.
University of St. Gallen (CH)
2015 exchange semester at Ivey Business School, London/Ontario (CAN)
6 years
2006-08 - 2012-07
Pupil
Matura (general qualification for university entrance), Kantonsschule Alpenquai (CH)
Matura (general qualification for university entrance)
Kantonsschule Alpenquai (CH)
2009 - 2010 exchange program in Barcelona (ES)
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