Personal Introduction
Welcome to my personal WebCV. I am Patrick Liedtke, tax consultant, finance executive, and founder. Here you get a concise view of my work in transformation, governance and measurable results. This site also outlines my path and how I turn strategy into execution. Explore the CV and connect working together with transparency and respect.
Key facts & abilities
I focus on measurable impact across Finance, Tax, and Admin combining hands on leadership, close excellence, governance, and automation. I align teams and processes around clear outcomes, from faster closes and audit readiness to scalable controls and transparent reporting. By applying pragmatic tooling and data driven workflows, I reduce manual effort and embed compliance into day to day operations. The five pillars below summarize the proven levers I use in global, cross functional environments.
Leadership & Transformation
Hands on leadership of global, cross functional teams, driving focused transformation across Finance, Tax, and Admin functions with clear outcomes.
Financial Reporting & Closing
Audit ready financial statements under IFRS, US‒GAAP, and HGB, supported by reliable fast close routines, consolidation, and reporting discipline.
Tax Strategy & Compliance
Execution driven tax work with a strong compliance backbone across CIT, VAT, and TP practical, scalable, and aligned with the business.
Systems, Workflows & Automation
Lean, system driven efficiency through SAP, D365, and DATEV, plus lightweight workflow automation and focused reporting solutions. I streamline postings, approvals, reconciliations, and tax workflows, embed controls directly into processes, and build clean data flows that shorten close cycles without overwhelming the organization.
Audits, Controls & Governance
Design and embed robust control environments that pass audits, reduce risk, and meet ICS/SOX expectations without adding unnecessary friction.
Professional activities
10/2024 – 08/2025
GP JOULE GmbH, Reußenköge
a German renewable energy company with rg. 300m EUR Rev and appr. 1000 employees. GP develops, builds, and operates solar, wind, and hydrogen projects as well as charging infrastructure in the DACH region, with activities across Europe and North America.
Director Finance, Accounting & Taxation (CAO)
Setup new department for finance projects and process optimization
Succesful recruitment of more than 10 high-potential head of and export roles
Support GPs Management with finance and digital transformation reducing manual workload while enhancing finnacial reporting & compliance
Transform finance organization und process landscape
Lead accounting department and tax department
Integrate and enhance payroll department and department for group financial reporting
07/2024 – 10/2024
Körber AG, Hamburg
German based group; approx. 2,9m EUR revenues, roughly 12.000 employees in over 100 countries; 4 key business areas Digital, Pharma, Supply Chain, Technologies
Project Manager Fast-Close
Enhance use of SAP for closing procedures
Reduce manual closing preparations and postings
Pull closing date 3 days earlier
Optimize processes and best practices
04/2024 – 07/2024
Nordex SE, Hamburg
International wind turbine engineering, construction, project and servicegroup with more than 7bn EUR revenues, roughly 10.000 employees, capitalmarket listing and represented in over 20 countries
Project Manager Finance & Tax
Ensure global tax compliance and VAT collections
Enhance filling process and eliminate manuel workarounds
Recommend organisational redesign for tax and accounting dept
08/2022 – 05/2024
GERRY WEBER Internat. AG,
Halle (Westf.)
German clothing company with 350m EUR revenue.
Focus on women’s fashion; established retail & wholesale network.
Core markets in DACH with broader European reach.
Director Tax & Accounting (CAO)
Transformation of finance & accounting structures
Lead tax, finance & accounting teams (25-30 FTEs)
Improve closing and audit processes
Manage implementation of Internal Control System (ICS)
Ensure closing and audit of group financial statements (IFRS) and HGB statutory
03/2022 – 06/2022
ProGlove/Workaround GmbH, Munich
Munich-based German start-up.
Develops, produces, and distributes smart wearable barcode scanners.
Enables hands free data capture for manufacturing, logistics, and field ops.
Vice President Finance
Ensure closing and audit of financial statements FY2021
Implement optimized process and best practices
Support preparation of shareholder transactions
Lead finance team (5 FTEs)
11/2021 – 04/2022
Horizon Global/Westfalia-Automotiv GmbH, Rheda-Wiedenbrück
US stock exchanged listed group; Development; production and
distribution of car related parts metallurgy;. German subsidiary aprx 200m EUR revenues
Finance Manager
Enhance US-GAAP and HGB closing process to enable German team to meet requirements independently going forward
Ensure efficient SOX-Controls and Account Reconcilations for FY2021
09/2018 – 12/2021
James Hardie Holdings GmbH, Düsseldorf
US stock exchange listed group. Production and distribution of fiber gypsum and fiber cement products, previous Fermacell GmbH acquired by James Hardie in 2018. European turnover of roughly 420m EUR in 20
European countries, where company is represented by subsidiaries or permanent establishments
Head of Finance & Accounting
Controller SOX
Restructuring of business area and implementation of
various process to bring finance procedures up to date
Build up new accounting team and fix issues arising from
non-optimal transition period
Direct Finance & Accounting team (45-50 FTEs)
Ensure the preparation of account reconciliations and SOX Controls and ensure passing internal and external audit
Ensure the preparation of Individual and Group financial
statements according to HGB and US-GAAP including
reporting to headquarter
10/2018 – 03/2020
COMPO EXPERT Holding GmbH, Münster
Famous and leading fertilizer production and distributing company with subsidiaries across Europe, South America, APAC and South Africa; annual turnover of roughly 400m EUR; Part of polish chemical Grupa Azoty S.A. since November 2018
Head of Accounting & Taxation (CAO)
Direct Finance, Accounting and Tax (6-8 FTEs)
Ensure the preparation of Individual and Group financial
statements according to HGB and IFRS including reporting to headquarter
Restructuring of business area and implementation of various process to bring finance procedures up to date
Lead and execute Post-Merger-Integration into Grupa Azoty including preparation of leakage claims within post-closing due diligence,
PPA calculation supported by Deloitte,
change of fiscal year to synchronize with headquarter and
transition from SEM-BCS to BPC system.
01/2014 - 09/2018
Senvion SE Group, Hamburg
International wind turbine engineering, construction, project and service group with more than 2bn EUR revenues, roughly 4.000 employees, capital market listing and represented in over 20 countries
Senior Vice President Tax & Accounts (CAO)
Head Finance & Accounting
Successful reorganization of global finance organization by outsourcing process work, insourcing knowledge work, and reducing capacities and consulting costs by €3 million per year.
Lead and support Corporate Finance Projects like M&A, Due Diligence, Refinancing and IPO and be a guarantor for their successful execution
Direct and manage the countries finance teams, set standards and implement processes
Own and manage tax compliance, open tax and accounting topics and policy changes
Steering, direction and successful execution of SAP
implementation and improvement projects
Steering and successful execution of tax compliance programs to mitigate risks, reduce payables, and recover lost tax payments in a high two-digit million € amount.
Direct all tax and accounting functions and sign responsible for up to 60 employees
Ensure the preparation of Individual and Group financial
statements according to HGB and IFRS as well as the
preparation of annual tax declaration according to tax laws
Integration of accounting and tax procedures in the operational functions and improvement of cooperation with the same
07/2009 - 12/2013
Repower Systems SE Group
International wind turbine engineering, construction, project and service group with more than 2bn EUR revenues, roughly 4.000 employees, capital market listing and represented in over 20 countries
Head of Finance & Accounting
Management Control & Processes
Lead and support business process optimization and digitalization projects including succsesful implementation of automation and workflow tools
Own and manage accounting topics and policy changes
Steering, direction and successful execution of SAP
implementation and improvement projects
Direct all accounting functions and sign responsible for up to 42 employees
Ensure the preparation of Individual and Group financial
statements according to HGB and IFRS
Integration of accounting procedures in the operational functions and improvement of cooperation with the same
10/2007 – 09/2009
Cirrus Group Holding GmbH, Saarbrücken/Stuttgart
Airline, aviation services, and maintenance (MRO) group.
350m EUR revenue; roughly 1,500 employees.
Operations across regional air transport, fleet support, and technical services.
Director Finance (CFO) Technik
Head of Finance & Tax (CAO) Aviation
Direct Finance, Accounting and Controlling as well as
Invoicing and Treasury functions as Business administration manager at Cirrus Technik GmbH (18-25 FTEs)
execute Post-Merger-Integration of Cirrus Aviation into DC Aviation, Stuttgart
Lead Finance team including Accounting, Tax and Controlling at Cirrus Aviation GmbH (20 FTEs)
Develop strategic objectives
Ensure the preparation of Individual and Group financial
statements according to HGB and IFRS including reporting to headquarter
Restructuring of business area and implementation of
permanent leadership and management positions
Ensure the preparation of budget and forecast and related activities
Entrepreneurial activities
Complementing my client work, I take on roles that bridge strategic oversight and hands on execution across governance, entrepreneurship, and advisory practice. This keeps me close to markets, regulation, and day to day operations, so strategies are stress tested against real constraints and translated into measurable outcomes. By running initiatives end to end design, implementation, and review I build short feedback loops, codify repeatable playbooks, and transfer know-how into teams. The result is pragmatic, execution ready insight that improves decision quality, accelerates delivery, and sustains value creation across mandates.
Since 09/2025
Facts Connect GmbH
Co-Founder & Chairman
Leading strategy for a platform that connects finance, tax, and transformation experts with companies enabling seamless collaboration, data transparency, and efficient project delivery across industries and regions.
Since 08/2025
Facts Digital AG
Co-Founder & Chairman
Steering digital solutions for finance/tax operations with a focus on automation, data integrity, and governance.
Driving product strategy that turns regulatory requirements into scalable, compliant workflows.
Since 09/2023
Facts Interim AG
Co-Founder & Chairman
Providing strategic oversight for interim and project based leadership across finance, tax, and transformation.
Building an execution focused expert bench to deliver measurable results on tight timelines.
Since 07/2009
Facts Consultants GmbH Steuerberatungsgesellschaft
Founder & Managing Director (CEO)
Digital first tax and advisory services for mid sized and international clients hands on, outcome driven, and process oriented. We deliver seamless bookkeeping, annual and consolidated financials, and payroll fully integrated with cloud tools and workflow automation. Our advisory scope includes CIT/VAT/TP compliance, audit support, and reporting optimization within both HGB and IFRS frameworks. Governance, control design, and policy embedding support audit readiness; streamlined processes and tool driven execution improve transparency, efficiency, and data integrity.
Since 04/2008
Liedtke Tax Consulting
Owner
Providing comprehensive tax advisory for companies and individuals with a focus on compliance, efficiency, and sustainable financial structures.
Built on long standing client relationships and a pragmatic, execution driven approach.
Since 10/2003
Liedtke Business Consulting
Owner
Founded in 2003 while still a student, offering practical consulting for SMEs and entrepreneurs.
Focus on finance processes, organizational efficiency, and long-term business development.
01/2002 - 11/2003
Fuchs Mittelstandsberatung KG
Partner & General Manager (CFO)
Led operations and client engagements for mid cap companies, from mandate setup to delivery.
Delivered restructuring, finance, and performance improvement projects with execution accountability.
Education
(03/2007–03/2008)
Certified Tax Consultant Exam
Professional qualification spanning corporate and international taxation, VAT, and transfer pricing within German tax law. Strengthened audit collaboration and compliance processes for mid sized and international businesses. Established a regulation first mindset that underpins governance, risk management, and execution in finance.
(12/2003–03/2008)
Bothe Steuerberatungs GmbH
Tax Assistant
Dec 2003 - Mar 2008, supported corporate and individual tax engagements in Recklinghausen across CIT, VAT, payroll, and personal tax. Prepared filings and working papers, assisted with annual financial statements, coordinated audit readiness and authority correspondence, and improved deadline and documentation routines under German tax law.
(04/1999–09/2004)
Diplom–Ökonom , Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Major fields: International Accounting, Auditing, and Taxation, with emphasis on IFRS/US‒GAAP and reporting. Built analytical depth in consolidation, external audit procedures, and tax policy frameworks. Formed the technical backbone for later work in fast close, controls (ICS/SOX), and transaction readiness.
(01/2002–11/2003)
Burk AG / Lauscher & Partner
Working Student, Insolvency & Restructuring
Jan 2002 - Nov 2003, Münster/Greven; supported insolvency and restructuring case work.
Assisted analysis, documentation, and creditor reporting within German insolvency procedures.
(04/1999–12/2001)
ZIK Gruppenreisen International GmbH
Working Student, Controlling (North America)
Apr 1999 - Dec 2001, Datteln; supported financial controlling for the North American market.
Prepared management reports, analyzed revenue and cost structures, and assisted with budgeting and performance tracking.
Interests
Football, hiking, travel, family time and the occasional game of pool keep me grounded and curious.
They build the same strengths I rely on at work: teamwork, stamina, and clear thinking.
Football
Travel
Family
Work
Hiking
Closing Note
I value working with people who share curiosity, integrity, and a drive for measurable results. Each project is an opportunity to simplify complexity and turn plans into tangible outcomes. Collaboration, transparency, and respect are the principles I rely on both in leadership and daily work.
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