Matthias Hinze

Acting as lead controller for the distribution center in Langenhagen, overseeing the financial performance for a site with over €900 million annual revenue. • Business partnering • Oversee controlling activities for full site P&L • Monthly reporting at site & regional level • Conduct complex financial analyses, such as result bridges to explain key drivers and deviations • Leading budget planning and forecasting processes • Support internal & external controls related to inventories

Acting as financial business partner, with main responsibility for the logistics department in Hannover and as deputy controller for the distribution center in Langenhagen. • Business partnering • Execute budget planning and forecasting processes • Prepare and analyze KPI reports at site level • Oversee controlling activities for sales, material costs, and inventories • Support internal & external controls related to inventory accuracy and compliance • Contribute in month-end closings

Internship in project controlling with a focus on cost management and financial oversight of publicly funded R&D projects. • Conducted cost controlling for publicly funded R&D projects, ensuring compliance with internal and external financial guidelines • Calculated internal cost rates for accurate project budgeting and reporting • Designed internal intranet pages using HTML

Supported students in deepening their understanding of accounting principles through structured tutorials and individual guidance. • Developed exercises and mock exams • Led tutorial sessions and supported students • Designed and reviewed online tests

Internship in the audit department of a Big Four firm, focused on small and medium-sized enterprises: • Assisted in the audit of annual financial statements in accordance with HGB (German GAAP) • Performed analytical reviews and detailed testing of balance sheet and P&L items • Supported the examination of consolidations and intercompany reconciliations • Documented audit procedures and maintained compliance with internal quality standards

Supported students in deepening their understanding of accounting principles through structured tutorials and individual guidance. • Developed exercises and mock exams • Led tutorial sessions and supported students • Designed and reviewed online tests

Final grade: 1.1 Focus areas: Finance · Audit & Accounting · Controlling Bachelor’s Thesis (graded 1.0): “Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Economic Forecasts during the COVID-19 Pandemic” Investigated the accuracy, methods, and reliability of macroeconomic forecasts under extreme uncertainty, combining empirical data analysis with qualitative evaluation.

Traveled and worked across New Zealand to gain international experience and broaden my personal and cultural horizons.