Michael Rauer

About Michael Rauer

With over 26 years of experience, I have honed my expertise in financial analysis, planning, and reporting. As the Director of Finance at HP, I focus on developing GAAP-compliant financial processes, managing forecasting and budgeting, and leading long-term strategic planning to drive efficiency and effectiveness across the organization. Collaborating closely with business partners, I provide financial insights for both current and future opportunities, ensuring informed decision-making. My dedication lies in optimizing financial structures and implementing impactful changes to enhance organizational performance.

Experience

1. Director of Finance

   HP

   Nov 2013 — Present

   Developing GAAP compliant financial processes for future new service initiative offerings- Controlling forecasting, budgeting, long-term strategic planning, and spend management- Advising and Influencing business partners on financial perspective for current and future business opportunities- Evaluating current finance organization structure and implementing necessary changes to drive higher efficiency and effectiveness

Education

• HTWG Hochschule Konstanz – Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Finance, General

  1994 — 1997

Skills

• Strategic Financial Planning
• Business Analysis
• Forecasting
• Managerial Finance
• Financial Planning
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Management
• Financial Modeling
• Variance Analysis
• Financial Forecasting
• Essbase
• Revenue Recognition
• Financial Reporting
• Process Improvement
• Finance
• Business Process Improvement
• Financial Analysis
• Consolidation