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GERMANY

CFO as a Service

Flexible and comprehensive CFO competence on a part-time basis at a fraction of the cost of a full-time employee.

Finance Team Support

Flexible and comprehensive execution of all roles within the finance function on a long-term or project basis.

Peak Consulting's Home Market is Germany. Our German Team Comprises Fractional CFO's and Finance Team Support Staff

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Please select a date & time to set up a consultation session to discuss your requirements. We look forward to hearing from you.

Tailor-Made

Ensuring the finance function

is in expert hands

Comprehensive

From the CFO to all roles in the Finance Function

Cost Efficient

Affordable access without

the full cost of hiring staff

LEIGH A. HOOPER

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CFO - Germany

Leigh is an accomplished financial executive with broad management and capital markets experience across multiple industries including banking, oil & gas, IT/SaaS, law firms, healthcare, international recruitment and watersports. He has worked with companies with activities in Europe, the US, Latin America and the Middle East. ​ Leigh is a consummate all-rounder when it comes to the art of managing the CFO function in Germany. He is committed to ensuring the smooth running of any business from the financial perspective. He quickly understands the “big picture” and where the company is going and then goes on to manage the intricacies of all aspects of the company’s financial health. ​ With both British and German citizenship, being fully bilingual and after 30 years corporate experience in Germany, his forté is acting as the financial bridge between international operations and German activities as well as helping start-ups in all aspects within the CFO scope. ​ Leigh has been on both sides of the fence when it comes to raising capital. In his first career in investment banking with Barclays Bank and Merrill Lynch. And in his second career as CEO/CFO of Activa Resources AG, a German listed holding company. ​ In addition to his professional activity, Leigh has applied his abilities in voluntary activities in the local community. In particular, he acted as Treasurer of a Kindergarten for 5 years.   Leigh is married and has three children, two of whom have flown the nest and are working and studying internationally. When not working, Leigh is a keen guitar player, which he likes to play simultaneously with a blues harp. ​

JENS REHWINKEL

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CFO - Germany

Jens is an experienced entrepreneur and CFO. He was a co-fouder of ec4u, a Karlsruhe-based IT consultancy which he built from scratch to 400 employees. In addition to being the CFO through each of the company's growth phases, he was also responsible for HR, digitalization, procurement and facility management. Today, Jens is business angel and provider of CFO as a Service in Germany.

BARTOSZ KACZOR

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CFO - Germany

Bartosz is a freelance CFO based in Hamburg. He provides strategic and operational Finance support and advisory for Start-ups, Scale-ups, SMEs and Investors in Germany and Poland. His strengths are: - Financial modelling, Budgeting and Financial forecasting pre & post fundraise  - Investor Relations, KPI Reporting and Controlling - Fundraising and Corporate Finance consulting for start-ups - M&A and Investment support for Start-ups, Scale-ups, VCs, CVCs, Family Offices and "Mittelstand"  - Corporate Innovation and start-up scouting for investments and/or cooperations.

DR. RÜDIGER TIEDEMANN

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CFO - Germany

Rüdiger is a hands-on and result driven senior accounting, controlling and financial management executive with more than 30 years of experience with start-ups, global mid-size groups and billion $ companies. These abilities set him apart: Initiate, develop and direct administrative operations providing quality assurance and control. Responsible for managing all personnel activities including recruiting, hiring, promotion and salary management. Demonstrated organizational and negotiation skills and the ability to prioritize multiple and complex tasks with conflicting deadlines. Proven ability to work independently as well as perform as a team member. Exercise a high degree of discretion, mature judgement, and tact in handling issues of sensitive nature. Advanced knowledge of IT systems including MS Office and standard ERP systems as R/3 and MS Dynamics NAV. Strong leadership, problem solver, planning, team building and project management skills. Experience with SOX & compliance as well as turnaround / distressed / insolvency situations.

CLARISSA LORTZ

Finance & Accounting Executive - Germany

Clarissa provides finance team support on an as-needed basis. She efficiently executes many of the tasks that fall within the CFO space, including invoicing, payroll management, bookkeeping, liaising with accountants and executive PA work. She is also a qualified Office and Event Manager.

ANDREA PFOTENHAUER

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Finance & Accounting Executive - Germany & Business Development @ Peak

Andrea joined the Peak Consulting team in Germany in February 2024. She is a highly experienced Finance, HR and Operations executive for SME's. In addition to working with our clients, she is also responsible for Business Development at Peak Consulting. Before joining Peak she spent four years as HR & Operations Manager at a Munich-based M&A boutique.

HEIKE ORTLEPP

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Finance & Accounting Executive - Germany

Heike joined the Peak Consulting team in December 2024. She provides finance team support on an as-needed basis. She efficiently executes many of the tasks that fall within the CFO space, including invoicing, payroll management, bookkeeping, liaising with accountants.

JOIN US

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CFO - at your location in Germany

Peak Consulting is expanding its team in Germany. Talk to us if you work as a part-time of Fractional CFO and would like to join our network. Get in touch if you would like to join us!

ECOSYSTEM

Accounting

Accountants, auditors, local tax specialists and cross-border accounting expertise.

Funding

Global funding strategies, corporate finance, and innovation funding support.

Legal

Lawyers, notaries, IP specialists, and tailored

cross-border legal services.

Insurance

Cost-effective coverage without compromising on risk management needs.

Data

Automation, business intelligence and data-driven operational optimization

tools.

TOOLS WE USE

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

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DR. BACHHEIBL
& ADRIAN PATZAK, MD

Leigh has been with us for two years as CFO. His calm manner and his ability to bring clarity to our figures are impressive.

He explains complex issues clearly and works with the founders and managing directors to develop strategic solutions that drive our company forward.

Especially in our VUCA world, Leigh manages to visualise trends and key figures through structured reporting. We can warmly recommend him to any company.

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PIERRE SCHRAMM, CMO

Leigh sees every challenge as an opportunity for entrepreneurial growth and easily creates the link between strategic foresight and human proximity. 

He unites teams behind a shared vision by managing complexity with clarity and always putting people at the center. 

This unique blend of firm principles and sincere empathy promotes sustainable success and makes everyone happy to work with him.

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ANDREAS SCHMIDT, CTO

Leigh's outstanding abilities as a CFO and his inspiring leadership qualities make him an indispensable asset for any company.

His extensive experience is testament to his level-headed judgment and foresight.

It was an extremely rewarding experience to work with Leigh on both a professional and personal level.

CLIENT PORTFOLIO

Clients Across Multiple Industries

Strengthen Finance Teams Across a Wide Range of Industries.

Highly Experienced Team Players

Empower Growth With Local Expertise.

For Companies up to
€ 250m in Revenues

Execute Growth with Confidence From Startup to Established SME's.

In Good Times
& Bad Times

Unlock Resilience and Strategic Success in Any Market Condition.

GET IN TOUCH

Connect with us to find out how we can help your business!

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