Michael Züri

Verantwortlich für die sämtliche Aufgaben der Finanzbuchhaltung, Personaladministration, Budgetierung und Controlling.

Recruited to lead 1st phase of 5 IT projects under company’s ‘TopFit’ Program, with focus on optimising and consolidating planning and control processes whilst implementing advanced IT systems and increasing staff productivity within Finance. Led 20 internal and 3 external team members in designing a Business Intelligence and Planning architecture , to replace outdated and unreliable Excel sheets with IT infrastructure comprised of Oracle BI, Qlikview, and Oracle Hyperion; connecting Oracle and SAP

Credited with restoring forward momentum of failing project to implement a VAT compliant administration in Oracle R12, using Oracle E-Business Tax, Oracle Accounting Hub, GL, AP, AR, CM. Gathered requirements (MoSCoW), designed future processes and activity flows, defined events and actors by use cases modelling. Connected SAP FI/CO to Oracle GL, via Accounting Hub, for several ANWB Travel companies.

Drove on time delivery and implementation of Oracle R12 Accounting Hub. Leveraged in-depth knowledge of IFRS requirements and accounting best practices to accurately and efficiently connect 20+ complex legacy billing systems to Oracle General Ledger R12. Including requirements gathering, testin Implemented harmonized accounting shared services in Oracle & SAP FICO. Challenged with optimising and enhancing inefficient Accounts Payable process encompassing 250,000+ invoices annually and 3000+ users.

Outsurcing pilot of Collection processes (SAP) for Philips Atlanta to India (Chennai). • Developed process split flows and requirements • kpi-pack for performance reporting.

Rose through financial and technical leadership roles to oversee business planning, budgeting, reporting, and analysis for Schiphol’s ICT Department. Supervised and motivated 5 Controllers. Prepared monthly actual vs. budget reports

Promoted to establish and preside over Shared Service Accounting Department supporting 35 legal entities. • Provided decisive leadership and direction for 24 FT Finance employees and financial processes including Oracle & SAP FICO; Account Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, General Ledger and VAT. • Oversaw staff recruitment, hiring, firing, and evaluation. • Implemented accounting best practices and ensured compliance with corporate and IFRS standards. • Standardised and monitored SLA/KPI

Tapped by Group Controller to develop business case and lead €3.5 million project to implement Shared Services and update ERP System (Oracle & SAP). Directed team of 50 functional implementation and testing staff and 10-member data conversion team. • Spearheaded successful migration of 8 Accounting Departments into 1 Accounting House, including re-implementation of Oracle ERP system. • Generated multimillion-euro cost savings by consolidating financial systems and delivering 25% reduction in headcount.

• Managing HR and Payroll administration (17 fte) • Managed special control-project aligning HR and Payroll finances • Functional management of SAP HR system (2 fte)

• Devised and implemented budgetary and financial controls; • supporting and executing financial functions encompassing financial reporting, budget, cost accounting, financial analysis, treasury and audits. • Specialised in monthly, quarterly, and yearly closings, financial reporting, account analysis, and reconciliation.

• Successfully completed 10+ Oracle Financials projects for major international clients. • Manager PMO for the implementation of 3 Financial Shared Service Centres for Global One in Singapore, London, and Washington.