Lars Normann

Background

About Lars Normann

I AM A DEVELOPMENT- & BUSINESS ORIENTED CFO THAT ALWAYS TRY TO APPLY A BROAD FIRM PERSPECTIVE IN MY ACTIONS. MY BACKGROUND WITHIN MANAGEMENT CONSULTING HAS HELPED IN GIVING ME A MORE DEVELOPMENT ORIENTED AND GENERALIST APPROACH THAN TRADITIONAL FINANCE PROFILES. MORE SPECIFICLY; MY STRENGTHS ARE TO BE FOUND WITHIN MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING; PROCESS OPTIMISATION/LEAN, STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT & PEOPLE MANAGEMENT AS EXEMPLIFIED BY: • Developing initiatives that either improve the analytical foundation for managing the company or directly contribute to improved financial results, through new ways of budgeting, new Key Performance Indicators, Performance Management, profitability analysis of relevant customer segments, etc. • “Consultancy analysis” of relevant business issues as well as Lean Initiatives involving process simplification and replacement of manual work processes with electronic work processes, etc. • Simple, clear communication of complex economic issues. • Management and control of budget processes, annual reports and other financial reporting. • Turnaround of units with out-dated routines and competence & cooperation issues though extensive process mapping & analysis as well as people management, execution of lay-offs and change management. • Managing and motivating staff and middle managers by focusing on goal achievement and on maintaining a positive and cooperative work atmosphere.