Manuel D.

Berlin, Germany

ACA Chartered Accountant | Finance Leader — Strategy, Operations & Project Delivery | Technology‑focused

Finance leader with 14+ years of experience in strategic planning, management accounting, and financial analysis. Known for attention to detail, strong problem-solving, and the ability to lead complex, cross-border projects. Trusted partner and team leader with a solid track record of driving organizational change and delivering results. 

Manuel D.

Experience

  • IU International University of Applied Sciences

    IU International University of Applied Sciences

    Lecturer

    Mar 2026 - Present

    • International Financial Accounting
    • Performance Management
  • HCL Technologies

    HCL Technologies

    Head of Compliance, ByD and Disclosure Management

    Mar 2024 - Present

    • Provide strategic oversight and ensure compliance with evolving legal & regulatory frameworks across four countries
    • Analyze the impact of regulatory changes on SAP ByD and coordinate developers to implement and test updates
  • IFAW

    IFAW

    Senior Manager Finance Operations

    Jan 2023 - Present

    • Lead the financial management of key projects, ensuring optimal budgetary control and strategic resource allocation
    • Drive efficiency by refining internal processes and workflows across the organization
    • Spearheaded the implementation of a new ERP, enhancing financial operations and decision-making
  • IFAW

    IFAW

    Senior Finance Manager

    Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

    • Directed budgeting; monitored financial performance; implemented strategic adjustments as required
    • Led internal and external financial reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices
    • Provided financial and administrative support to project teams and managed complex donor grants and contracts
  • sennder Technologies GmbH

    sennder Technologies GmbH

    Accounting Manager

    Dec 2020 - Dec 2021

    • Supervised and optimized financial-statement preparation
    • Owned investor reporting and oversaw group treasury and cash-forecasting reports
    • Developed and implemented a new global chart of accounts (IFRS-compliant), led the rollout across local entities
  • Statura Group

    Statura Group

    Chartered Accountant

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2021

    • Managed a portfolio of clients, responsible for the timely provision of financial accounting and compliance services
    • Advised its clients on added value services, such as business planning, performance management, and taxation
  • TreCuori Società Benefit

    TreCuori Società Benefit

    Head Of Finance

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

    • Built the Finance function, designed the annual business plan, and defined new finance processes
    • Oversaw accounting operations, treasury, and risk management; advised on legal & tax matters
    • Partnered with the CEO and supported strategic initiatives
  • PAL S.r.l.

    PAL S.r.l.

    Project Manager

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

    • Managed two LIFE+ projects for the European Commission, developed the business case, project plan & reporting
    • Assessed the effectiveness of accounting and internal control systems, defined the business requirements
    • Worked with the IT team to select and implement a new ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics AX)
  • di Lenardo & Zambon Dottori Commercialisti Associati

    Chartered Accountant and Auditor Training Period

    Dec 2012 - Dec 2015

    • Completed the mandatory training for the state exam to qualify as a Chartered Accountant & Auditor
    • Assisted with mergers & acquisitions (M&A), company valuations, restructurings, and liquidations
    • Prepared tax returns, was involved in executing external financial audits
  • Osservatori Digital Innovation

    Osservatori Digital Innovation

    Business Analyst

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

    • Led major research on the Italian telecommunications market
    • Managed a financial-planning and KPI-analysis project and supervised two analysts

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