Dr. Michael Nicklas
Michael Nicklas is a recognized expert in finance, strategic, and business development with more than two decades of experience in senior management positions and a compelling track record. His analytical and conceptual strengths are matched by his strong focus on solutions and results. He has successfully designed and implemented several restructuring and turnaround projects, plus large-scale cost reduction programs in international business scenarios, focusing on the automotive industry, and he has also successfully developed sustainable growth strategies and established new business models.
In his view, sustainable management of finance functions in corporate or medium-sized structures always entails digital transformation, often paired with the introduction of an innovative target operating model. Michael Nicklas enjoys being part of a boarder team so that the decisive difference can be made collaboratively. He is a passionate business partner characterized by his integrity, authenticity, empathy and strong social skills.
Field of Experience
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Responsibility for all processes within an innovative finance department (CFO, head of line functions) in corporate and medium-sized structures
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Responsibility for all processes within an innovative finance department (CFO, head of line functions) in corporate and medium-sized structures
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Crisis management, turnaround, restructuring, post-merger integration
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Target operating model finance, outsourcing / shared services
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Comprehensive cost reduction programs, sustainable optimization of the top line in the context of growth strategies
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Cash flow management, asset and working capital optimization
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Financing and refinancing, innovative financing concepts
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Profound ESG expertise (environmental, social, governance)
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International experience (USA, Japan, Turkey) with a valuable network
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Hands-on mentality with a strong capability to intuitively and quickly grasp the essentials in a business context
