Michael Lutz

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ABOUT MICHAEL LUTZ

I bridge the gap between financial intelligence, the group-wide equity story, and executive project execution. As Manager Strategic Finance & Executive Projects at Grenzebach, I align consolidated financial data with a coherent strategic narrative while driving high-priority initiatives under a direct board mandate.My work is defined by two key pillars: conceptualizing a consistent Equity Story across all reporting and budget planning cycles, and leading Executive Projects - cross-functional excellence initiatives designed to secure measurable corporate success.Key areas of impact- Strategic Narrative & Equity Story: Conceptualizing the \"story behind the numbers\" to ensure a consistent, contextual interpretation of consolidated KPIs for stakeholders and the shareholder- Strategic Business Cases & Modeling: Resolving complex financial questions by evaluating market opportunities against internal constraints - such as cash flow requirements, risk appetite, and capital structure - to deliver board-ready decision templates- Executive Projects: Steering group-wide strategy and excellence initiatives, managing cross-functional teams to drive operational impact and long-term value- Performance Dashboards & KPI Steering: Designing and evolving management dashboards to visualize key performance drivers and provide the board with a transparent view of group results.With a background in consulting and manufacturing, I combine analytical depth with an entrepreneurial mindset to drive growth and operational focus in an international environment.