Torsten Klee

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About Torsten Klee

Enabling financial transparency for mid-caps, hidden champions, and multinationals in industrial, renewables and technology sectors, I specialize in transforming crisis situations into stable and prosperous growth paths.Project Highlights:* Headed Aquila Clean Energy's business unit financial transformation, adding Controlling and Treasury functions to transferred Accounting and Tax responsibilities* Supported Enercon's restructuring plan as working capital manager unlocking 400M€* Secured Janoschka's global cash during covid crisis and built a two-digit M€ buffer* Achieved successful turnarounds for multiple SMBs across manufacturing and service industries* Generated 40% profit improvement for Advanced Micro Devices EMEA via strategic staff / cost reduction and organizational restructuring.* Selected and launched global SAP FICO and IM implementation for GfK SE increasing financial transparency and decision making allowing restructure of debt and €200M unrated bond emission.* Responded to pragmatic market price drop for Qimonda AG. Established system to track liquid funds to maximize group cash management during crisis. Reduced headcount gaining 6 months prior to entering insolvency. Negotiated several reconciliations of interest contracts.* Conceptualized and established Europe Shared Service Center for Infineon Technologies AG saving 50%+ in annual expenses via consolidation of Europe-wide accounting functions.As a strong, calm, and structured leader, I endeavor to be the catalyst for organizational renewal and growth. I believe that resilient financial leadership is the foundation for long-term corporate success.Specialties/Skills & Expertise: Leadership & Team Building • Financial Operations Optimization • Change Management • Finance Transformation • Budgeting & Forecasting • Corporate Governance & Compliance • Restructuring & Refinancing • Process Improvement • Design & KPI System Implementation • Business Integrations & Controlling • USGAAP, IFRS, German GAAP • Performance Measurement • Strategic Planning & ExecutionIf you lead an organization facing financial headwinds or in need of transformation, let’s talk.