Michelle Bester

Angestellt, Expert Financial Controller, KONUX
Munich, Germany

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

Financial Planning
Financial Analysis
Budget
Forecast
Financial Variance Analysis
Process Improvement
Scenario planning
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Revenue Modeling
Reporting & Analysis
Scenario Analysis
Business Partnering
Board Reporting
Management Reporting
Change Management
Stakeholder Management
Revenue Forecasting
Budget monitoring
Cash Flow Planning

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Michelle Bester

  • Current 11 months, since Jul 2025

    Expert Financial Controller

    KONUX

    - Develop financial models and scenario analysis to inform strategic and investment decisions - Prepare board reports and presentations, distilling complex data into clear, actionable insights - Deliver timely investor reports with performance analysis and strategic commentary - Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts, highlighting liquidity and financial risks and recommending actionable solutions to management - Collaborate across functions to align financial planning and reporting with business goals

  • 2 years and 6 months, Jan 2023 - Jun 2025

    Senior Financial Controller

    KONUX

    - Lead the annual budgeting process, partnering with department heads to plan and monitor performance - Develop a detailed revenue forecast model for hardware enabled SaaS, including revenue, ARR, bookings, cash collections and installations - Update monthly management reports with variance analysis and actionable insights - Partner with operational teams to interpret financial results and guide decisions - Prepare financial forecasts for fundraising and support due diligence activities

  • 2 years and 2 months, Nov 2020 - Dec 2022

    Senior Controller

    The Social Chain AG

    - Implement a new management reporting structure to enhance transparency - Manage monthly reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for nine entities, including variance analysis - Consolidate financial data for 41 entities in excel while BI tool is in development to automate reporting - Develop and test BI reporting tables, ensuring accurate data mapping and alignment with reporting structures - Prepare consolidated Cash Flow and Balance Sheet budgets and forecasts - Establish processes to ensure accurate CoGS

  • 1 year and 6 months, May 2019 - Oct 2020

    Corporate Controller

    B2X Care Solutions GmbH

    • Creation of the monthly Management Reporting Packs for the advisory board • Formulate and control the annual budget for all 13 entities and 6 corporate departments and quarterly forecast at a regional level • Analyse and interpret monthly variances and trends against expectations and support managers to understand the variances and cost reduction strategies to close any gaps. • Key user of Evidanza (Reporting System); Maintenance and further development of the system, set up and train users

  • 1 year and 2 months, Oct 2017 - Nov 2018

    Finance Manager

    Molinare TV & Film Ltd

  • 11 months, Nov 2016 - Sep 2017

    Group Management Accountant

    Freightliner Group Ltd

  • 3 years and 9 months, Mar 2013 - Nov 2016

    Financial Controller

    GEFCO UK Ltd

  • 3 years and 5 months, Oct 2009 - Feb 2013

    Assistant Management Accountant

    GEFCO UK Ltd

    ...

  • 1 year and 9 months, Jan 2008 - Sep 2009

    Purchase Ledger Assistant

    GEFCO UK Ltd

    Key Duties & Responsibilities: • Process supplier invoices and employee expenses • Monthly Reconciliations of supplier statements • Liaise with suppliers and depot administers regarding queries on accounts.

  • 7 months, Dec 2005 - Jun 2006

    Purchase Ledger Clerk

    http://www.satchwell.co.za/

    Key Duties & Responsibilities: • Monthly reconciliations of all supplier statements • Preparation of BACS payments • Helped making the purchase ledger procedure more efficient.

Ausbildung von Michelle Bester

  • 1 year, Jan 2007 - Dec 2007

    Internal Audit

    Cape Peninsula University of Technology

  • 3 years, Jan 2004 - Dec 2006

    Financial Information Systems

    Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Sprachen

  • English

    C2 (Verhandlungssicher / Muttersprachlich)

  • German

    A1-A2 (Grundkenntnisse)

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