Tobias Oschwald

Experience

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  Dimension Data

  Feb 2012 - Jul 2015

  • Leading the Controlling and Commercial Consulting department for Dimension Data Germany, direct reporting line to COO, full responsibilities of COO/CFO for transition period of one year• Support and consultation of senior management in controlling, data analysis, process optimization, process management, key control implementation, profitability assessments, forecasting, budgeting and budget coordination, business and budget reviews • Cost controlling for all indirect categories, spend analytics and support in negotiations with major vendors, savings generated upwards of 2 million EUR per year• Escalation management and commercial management, financial deal assessment, financial sign-off support• Calculation and pricing of major ITO and complex bids up to 250 million EUR• SME for finance and Change Agent for Germany for implementing a global process and system harmonization in Germany on SFDC, SAP and CPQ tool• Facilitation of internal and external audits (SOX compliance), major transfer pricing audit support saving more than 25 million EUR (tax negotiation with the Finanzamt)• Prokura for Dimension Data Germany Show less • Sparing partner for country COO as well as active involvement and support of COO/CFO in day to day operations• Support and consultation of senior management in controlling, data analysis, process optimization, profitability assessments, forecasting, budgeting, direct reporting line to COO• Financial SME in major project to reduce cost of sales in Managed services achieving upwards of 5 million savings p.a. as well as significantly increasing reporting accuracy• Prokura for Dimension Data Germany• Pricing support of major ITO and complex bids up to 35 million EUR Show less

  • Head of Controlling & Commercial Consulting

    Jan 2014 - Jul 2015

  • Assistant COO

    Feb 2012 - Dec 2013
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  Sodexo

  Jul 2015 - Dec 2017

  Leiter Segmentcontrolling Wirtschaft & Industrie DACH

  • Building and leading a team of six controllers throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland (D/A/CH), direct reporting line to segment-CEO, part of the senior leadership team• Development of standardized finance, reporting and controlling processes across all D/A/CH sites.• Responsible for financial and operational controlling of 500+ sites throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland, extensive support for operating entities remotely and on-site• Budgeting, Forecasting, Months end proceedings, ad-hoc analysis, cost-controlling, Management reporting, plausibility/profitability analysis for bids and months end closings• Close cooperation with D/A/CH procurement controlling on cost optimization for direct and indirect spend• Bid-Support, investment and risk analysis, • Development of standardized reports for Management (Business reviews and segment analysis) and Operations (site and profit center level), KPI analysis Show less

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  Dimension Data Malaysia

  Jan 2018 - Oct 2019

  Commercial Manager & Pricing Controller

  • Chosen as one of 25 employees (out of 40.000 worldwide) for the Fast Track NTT experience in Tokyo for high potentials• Direct reporting line to entity GM and part of the senior leadership team • Onboarding of 13 Asia Pacific countries into a digital shared quoting service, including tools, commercials, and processes• Development of Shared Service recharge mechanisms and benefit realization analysis• Budgeting, forecasting, cost-controlling, management reporting and analysis for regional management• Set-up of financial framework for new shared services entity. • Development of standardized reports and dashboards (operational and financial) for Management and Operations, KPI analysis• Content and financial Business case development for MSC (Multimedia Super Corridor) status submission with the government institution MDEC (Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation)• SME for the development of a standardized roles and role-based training methodology for NTT Ltd AP.• Project lead and SME for NTT Ltd.’s New Zealand entity to analyze and optimize the “lead-to-cash” process and operating model.• SME for standard pricing development for eCommerce integration into the quote to order system• Support of the setup of strategic vendor sourcing for NTT Ltd. APAC• Support of AM-CEO to analyze regional end to end financials and operations and develop a turn-around plan for regional profitability Show less

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  NTT Ltd.

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2021

  • Conceptualization, development and realization of a holistic business change and transformation program which includes the set up a global shared services center in Bucharest and Kuala Lumpur for a planned end state of providing services (Quote to Order and Order to Cash) for 32 companies in >50 countries • Responsible on a global level for the organizational and digital transformation towards Global Shared Services. Leading the change towards a global, standardized and centralized operating modelbased on detailed analysis and discoveries in multiple countries• Leading the Transformation and Change Management Office and Business Analytics with 15 Program and Project Managers • Product owner, SME and leader of the detailed service and process development (using ITIL principles), development of IT requirements (solution design) to enhance user and client experience as well as leading detailed planning and execution of onboarding of first set of countries and services• CFO responsibility for two entities within the NTT Ltd group in Bucharest and Kuala Lumpur• Responsible for the Stakeholder Management with NTT Ltd group senior executives as well as NTT holding (Japan) Show less • Program lead to drive scope expansion as well as adoption to existing shared services and digital processes in 12 countries in NTT Ltd Asia Pacific• Envisioning, development of strategy as well as scope, content and business for NTT Ltd.’s global shared services initiative• Process and Tool due diligence and discovery (Opportunity to cash) across 3 regions (AM, EU and AP) in preparation for global initiative to move towards digital, standardized and globalized operations.• Directly involved as SME for business process development, standardization and optimization• Leading transformation & change management in country operations and finance Show less • Chosen as one of 25 employees (out of 40.000 worldwide) for the Fast Track NTT experience in Tokyo for high potentials• Direct reporting line to entity GM and part of the senior leadership team • Onboarding of 13 Asia Pacific countries into a digital shared quoting service, including tools, commercials, and processes• Development of Shared Service recharge mechanisms and benefit realization analysis• Budgeting, forecasting, cost-controlling, management reporting and analysis for regional management• Set-up of financial framework for new shared services entity. • Development of standardized reports and dashboards (operational and financial) for Management and Operations, KPI analysis• Content and financial Business case development for MSC (Multimedia Super Corridor) status submission with the government institution MDEC (Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation)• SME for the development of a standardized roles and role-based training methodology for NTT Ltd AP.• Project lead and SME for NTT Ltd.’s New Zealand entity to analyze and optimize the “lead-to-cash” process and operating model.• SME for standard pricing development for eCommerce integration into the quote to order system• Support of the setup of strategic vendor sourcing for NTT Ltd. APAC• Support of AM-CEO to analyze regional end to end financials and operations and develop a turn-around plan for regional profitability Show less

  • Vice President Strategic Transformation & Finance, GSSC

    Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

  • Head, Business Operations, Special Projects

    Oct 2019 - Jul 2020

  • Commercial Manager & Pricing Controller

    Jul 2019 - Oct 2019
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  Silverstripe

  Jul 2021 - Oct 2024

  Leadership of an iconic New Zealand business that has been active for 24 years and is deeply embedded in high-impact and high visibility digital experience services. I am responsible for:Setting Values, Vision and StrategyLeading the Executive TeamStakeholder and Shareholder CommunicationsFinancial Management and SuccessBuilding a great Company CultureRisk ManagementExternal Relations with Clients and PartnersPerformance Monitoring across all aspects of the companyLegal and Regulatory ComplianceLeading Innovation and AdaptationPrimary Commercial ContactLeadership developmentBusiness DevelopmentHealth & Safety Show less • Lead the business functions for Finance, Commercial, Legal, People and Culture, Procurement, Shared Services, Offices and Facilities. • Lead the Strategic Transformation and Operating Model Optimisation at Silverstripe, to meet the three-year strategic goals. • Lead the cross-functional Business Transformation Program Office, including Change Management across strategy, structure, people, processes, systems and data. • CFO/COO representative at monthly Board Meetings. • Business Systems Analysis and Digital Business Transformation. • Strategic Planning and Investment Analysis • Financial Planning, Budgeting, Reporting Control and Management • Audit, Compliance and Internal Controls • Board Reporting with the CEO • Commercial, Pricing and Legal Governance • People & Culture • Change Management • Health and Safety • Facilities and Office Management • Travel and Logistics • Physical SecurityLeadership of Professional Services • strategy, design and consulting services• application development and delivery of client projects Show less

  • Chief Executive Officer

    Mar 2023 - Oct 2024

  • Interim Chief Executive Officer

    Nov 2022 - Mar 2023

  • Chief Operating Officer

    Jul 2021 - Nov 2022
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  DAOS Consulting

  Jan 2025 - now

  CEO & Founder

  CEO-level executive, Tobias brings over 15 years of experience from the IT industry in business systems, strategy, operations, finance and controlling, as well as his experience working with multi-national and national organisation, and the know how to navigate strategic shifts and cultural growth to drive financial success and client relationships.As our in-house executive & operations expert, Tobias provides our clients a deep understanding of end-to-end business processes, fiscal planning and oversight, and the keys to operational excellence. From procurement to enterprise-scale trading, Tobias can facilitate seamless transactions and relationships with global networks, government entities and enterprise partners making him ideally placed to support our clients transformation or provide fractional CEO, COO and CFO services.With our focus on innovation and unlocking new opportunities for growth, our clients use Tobias as a trusted advisor to navigate complex business and operational landscapes. Show less