Oliver Wurtz

Angestellt, Head of Finance & Controlling at Mercedes-Benz Cars Middle East FZE, Mercedes-Benz Cars Middle East
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

Financial Controlling
Sales controlling
Management Reporting
Intercultural Communication
Intercultural management
Intercultural Business Communication
International experience
Intercultural competence
Enthusiasm
hands-on mentality
Problem Solving
Interpersonal skills
Global Intercultural Financial Management
Business Transformation & Process Automation (RPA)
Budgeting
Forecasting
Long-term Planning
Financial Risk Management
Cash Flow & Investment Management
Cost Optimisation & Profitability Improvement
Multicultural Leadership & Talent Development
Corporate Governance & Compliance

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Oliver Wurtz

  • Current 2 years and 10 months, since Aug 2023

    Head of Finance & Controlling at Mercedes-Benz Cars Middle East FZE

    Mercedes-Benz Cars Middle East

    - Led cost reduction strategies, enhancing profitability and operational efficiency. - Built and led high-performing, cross-cultural finance teams, embedding a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation. - Directed comprehensive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning on a monthly and quarterly basis. - Designed and executed long-term financial strategies supporting regional expansion and business transformation

  • 3 years, Aug 2020 - Jul 2023

    CFO Mercedes-Benz Romania

    Mercedes-Benz Romania

    - Pioneered the new Hub Structure for Finance & Controlling within Eastern Europe Cluster and took the Leadership promoting a culture of collaboration & continuous improvement. - Partnered with CEO and executive team to assess growth opportunities, implement cost-control measures, and improve bottom-line results. - Formulated and executed a new financial strategy for the nascent Customer Journey Experience Team.

  • 4 years and 1 month, Jul 2016 - Jul 2020

    CFO Mercedes-Benz Hong Kong & Taiwan

    Mercedes Benz Hong Kong Ltd.

    - Led the executive finance team through high-stakes joint venture negotiations between Mercedes-Benz and its Hong Kong retail partner. - Directed the development of a comprehensive business case, managing the construction and relocation of a new office accommodating 100+ employees. - Drove the automation of controlling and accounting processes, significantly enhancing operational efficiency while reducing costs and workforce requirements.

  • 6 years and 2 months, May 2010 - Jun 2016

    Head of Finance & Controlling Mercedes-Benz do Brasil

    Mercedes Benz do Brasil, São Paulo

    - Drove accelerated profitable growth through dynamic pricing strategies and in-depth market analysis. - Played a pivotal finance role in the successful launch of new greenfield passenger car plant. - Led, mentored, and developed a high-performing regional controlling team, enhancing financial transparency.

  • 3 years and 10 months, Jul 2006 - Apr 2010

    Manager Controlling & Pricing Mercedes Benz Stuttgart Europe

    Mercedes-Benz Group

    - Directed finance and controlling functions across multiple international markets from Headquarter, ensuring profitability, compliance, and alignment with corporate objectives. - Forged strong partnerships with sales and marketing to refine pricing strategies, ensuring revenue maximization. - Implemented continuous improvement measures in pricing and controlling protocols at the corporate level.

  • 2 years and 5 months, Feb 2004 - Jun 2006

    Revenue Controlling & Pricing Vans Asia

    Daimler AG

  • 1 year and 2 months, Dec 2002 - Jan 2004

    Mercedes-Benz International Career Program (USA, Japan & Germany)

    Mercedes-Benz Group

    International Trainee Programm

  • 9 months, Jan 2002 - Sep 2002

    Scholarship in Procurement Van Joint Venture China

    Mercedes-Benz China Ltd. Beijing

    Scholarship from Inwent (www.inwent.org)

  • 6 months, Mar 2001 - Aug 2001

    Internship Biotechnology Consulting

    Cap Gemini Ernst & Young Stuttgart

  • 6 months, Sep 1999 - Feb 2000

    Internship Corporate Strategy Regional Strategies Asia

    Daimler AG Stuttgart

  • 3 months, Jun 1999 - Aug 1999

    Internship Knowledge Management

    Hewlett Packard Duesseldorf

  • 2 years and 4 months, Jul 1994 - Oct 1996

    Bankkaufmann,/Finanzassistent

    Sparkasse Offenburg/Ortenau

Ausbildung von Oliver Wurtz

  • 3 months, Oct 2001 - Dec 2001

    Chinese

    Shandong Economic University Jinan, China, (Jingji Xueyuan Jinan)

  • 4 months, May 2001 - Aug 2001

    Chinese

    Stipendium am Landesspracheninstitut NRW Chinesisch in Bochum (LSI)

  • 10 months, Feb 2000 - Nov 2000

    International Business

    Hongkong Universtity of Science and Technology

    Exchange Program

  • 4 years and 9 months, Sep 1996 - May 2001

    International Business

    University Maastricht,

Sprachen

  • German

    C2 (Verhandlungssicher / Muttersprachlich)

  • English

    C1 (Fließend)

  • Chinese

    A1-A2 (Grundkenntnisse)

  • French

    B1-B2 (Gute Kenntnisse)

  • Dutch

    B1-B2 (Gute Kenntnisse)

  • Portuguese

    C1 (Fließend)

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