Interim Manager for Controlling & Financial Strategy
From gut instinct to data-driven strategy. Initial key metrics in 4 weeks, sustainable profitability in 3–6 months
The result of your collaboration with gbcc
Challenges
- High revenue, but unclear profit
- Decisions based on gut instinct
- Weaknesses identified too late
- Controlling treated as a mere formality
Your results with gbcc
- Transparent margins and true profitability
- Informed decisions based on reliable data
- Early warning system for financial risks
- Strategic management tool for growth
Your benefits:
- Confidence in decision-making: Reliable data instead of gut feelings for every strategic move.
- Risk minimisation: Early identification of bottlenecks and protection against unwanted losses.
- Profitable growth: Focus on sustainable earnings through precise calculations and a solid foundation.
- Transparency: You understand the “story behind the figures” and can steer your business in a targeted manner.
- Team involvement: Strengthening financial awareness throughout the company—from management to employees.
The problem: High turnover does not guarantee profit
Many business owners mentally ‘outsource’ the issue of ‘figures and controlling’. The result: without a clear financial strategy, profitability suffers, weaknesses are identified too late, and decisions are based on gut feeling rather than facts. High turnover can be deceptive if the cost structure and margins are not right.
Without systematic analysis, the true causes of low margins remain hidden.
The solution: Strategic controlling using the E.A.G.L.E. logic
Effective controlling follows the same principles as process optimisation. I apply the E.A.G.L.E. method to your financial data:
- Evaluation & Ascertainment: Checking financial data for reliability and identifying the causes of low margins.
- Goal setting and Linking up of staff: Developing a bespoke controlling system and strengthening financial awareness throughout the company.
- Execution: Implementing a financial strategy that positions your company to be stable, profitable and future-proof.
Frequently asked questions about controlling (FAQ)
What sets you apart from a tax advisor or accountant? My focus is on operational management and strategy, not just compliance and annual financial statements. I help you work with the numbers, not just document them.
How quickly will I see results? Initial key metrics, analyses, and a clear picture of the situation are often available within 4 weeks.
Can controlling also be relevant for start-ups? Yes, especially for scalable growth models, early financial discipline is crucial for controlling burn rates and convincing investors.
How is success measured? By increasing profitability (EBITDA/margin), reducing cost structures, and improving liquidity planning. You’ll achieve a measurable ROI.