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Kristina Van Den Berg-Hutzler

Landscronerlaan 35, 1384 AB Weesp

Summary

My strengths lie in analytical thinking and a hands-on approach in dynamic environments. I thrive on innovation, problem-solving, continuous learning, and fostering positive relationships. I have further developed my leadership skills by obtaining certification as a coach in my current role.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Hands-on Strategic Finance Advisor

Start-Ups/Scale-Ups
01.2023 - Current

Offering comprehensive financial support to founders, including establishing dashboards, financial processes, and reports, developing business plans, contributing to automation initiatives, overseeing annual statements, and assembling a proficient financial team.

Head of Finance

Currence IDEAL
04.2022 - Current

As part of the leadership team, I hold ultimate accountability for all financial aspects, reporting directly to the CEO, with a focus on improving efficiency and data transparency. Additionally, I served as the financial lead during the acquisition of iDEAL.

Global Finance Manager Valess

FrieslandCampina
08.2020 - 03.2022

Improved global finance operations by creating advanced financial models to drive strategic decision-making, optimized revenue streams through cost control and supplier negotiations, and crafted business cases for expansion into new markets.

Revenue and Pricing Manager

FrieslandCampina
03.2020 - 03.2021

Utilized customer data analysis to create targeted pricing strategies and revenue growth, implemented cross-border pricing for international brands through SaaS solution to maximize revenues.

Management Trainee

FrieslandCampina
03.2018 - 02.2020

Enhanced management skills through intensive training programs, specializing in financial planning and reporting at business group level in the second year and focusing on cross-border pricing and category controlling for an european B2B brand in the first year.

Internship

Economic Council German Embassy
01.2017 - 03.2017

Engaging in research, composing reports on economic subjects, and participating in and assisting with foreign affairs events.

Education

Master of Science - Applied Economics (ø 2.0)

Mannheim University
Germany
12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Economics And Business Economics (Cum Laude)

Utrecht School of Economics
The Netherlands
08.2015

High School Diploma -

Kurfürst-Ruprecht-Gymnasium
Germany
04.2012

Exchange Programs

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (incl Power BI)

  • SAP (HFM, BW)

  • Exact Online

Languages

German
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Dutch
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Intermediate
B1

Timeline

Hands-on Strategic Finance Advisor

Start-Ups/Scale-Ups
01.2023 - Current

Head of Finance

Currence IDEAL
04.2022 - Current

Global Finance Manager Valess

FrieslandCampina
08.2020 - 03.2022

Revenue and Pricing Manager

FrieslandCampina
03.2020 - 03.2021

Management Trainee

FrieslandCampina
03.2018 - 02.2020

Internship

Economic Council German Embassy
01.2017 - 03.2017

Master of Science - Applied Economics (ø 2.0)

Mannheim University

Bachelor of Science - Economics And Business Economics (Cum Laude)

Utrecht School of Economics

High School Diploma -

Kurfürst-Ruprecht-Gymnasium

Exchange Programs
Kristina Van Den Berg-Hutzler