Jan Ottenbreit
Head of Controlling Fp & a @CSS AG
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Controlling Fp & a @CSS AG
Building out the group-wide finance function in close alignment with our management and PE sponsor; focused on value creation, transparency, and scalability in a B2B SaaS environment- Designing and rolling out centralized Finance and controlling structures at group level as part of the post-merger integration (PMI) for new acquisitions- Implementing an end-to-end planning and forecasting framework. Standardizing KPI definitions, reporting cadence, and business partnering routines- AI-powered improvements in providing financial and operational insights. Advancing data analytics and tooling for faster steering input- Leading the FP & A team and driving cross-functional initiatives across Sales, Marketing, Consulting, Support, HR, and R&D.
EDUCATION
Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg
Diplom, International Business
Korea University
Exchange Student, International Business
ABOUT JAN OTTENBREIT
15 years in finance where it matters: At the intersection of transformation and value creation in investor-led situations. Distressed debt and private equity in SMEs, Real Estate, Non-Performing Loans, bridge loans, B2B SaaS.I bring commercial and strategic thinking to complex situations. I create clarity, align stakeholders, leverage tech and lead teams in a direct, approachable way. No drama. Just high focus on getting things done.Track record: Restructuring and due diligence advisory at KPMG (5 years). Financial management in an international setting at EOS / Otto Group (7 years). Now leading FP & A and finance transformation at a PE portfolio company (CSS / Carlyle). I understand both the investment thesis and operational reality—including the mix of numbers, people, and emotions.My focus: turning potential into performance. Sharper steering, faster decisions, execution that drives value across the entire investment cycle.A good day is when change sticks and the team knows why it matters.
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