Matthias Löhr Business Consulting
ERP | Finance | Controlling | Processes
With many years of hands-on experience in SME environments as an accountant, controller, Infor superuser, and CFO, I understand the real challenges my clients face—and help them succeed with tailored, practical solutions. Far away from glossy brochures, I deliver results you can use: developed together with you and your team to ensure buy-in and adoption from day one.
I bring transparency to mid-sized companies — so you can make better decisions and achieve sustainable results.
My focus:
- Turning your ERP system into a tool that drives the business
- Targeted finance & controlling
- Efficient processes & collaboration
ERP
From system to business tool
Unlocking the full value of your ERP:
Here, I’m not limited to finance consulting for implementing and optimizing Infor ERP products — I also provide cross-system, vendor-agnostic solutions.
- Assessing and cleaning up data structures and master data
- Aligning the system with your company’s management and steering logic
- Automating reporting and controlling workflows
- Ensuring consistent data as a "single source of truth"
Finance & Controlling
From numbers to performance management
Building decision-oriented controlling based on clean finance structures:
- Reworking finance structures to maximize controlling value
- Designing clear KPI systems, scorecards, and management dashboards
- Implementing integrated planning and forecasting processes
- Transparent cash and profitability management
- Deriving concrete actions from the improved financial baseline
- Automating key process steps
Processes & Collaboration
From friction to clarity
Primary focus on the Order-to-Cash process—the most powerful lever for operational improvement:
- Clarifying roles, responsibilities, and decision paths
- Streamlining inefficient workflows
- Establishing clear operating and reconciliation routines
- Implementing clear rules for cross-functional collaboration
- Capturing automation opportunities
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Services at a Glance
ERP services (BaaN & Infor)
- Finance consulting for the implementation and optimization of Infor ERP systems, including integration interfaces
- Enhancement and optimization of existing BaaN and Infor solutions
- Training and support for Infor users
- Process automation and integration of Infor with other systems
Finance & controlling:
- Interim CFO to bridge leadership gaps
- Annual financial statements (individual & consolidated closing) under HGB, IFRS, and U.S. GAAP
- Budgeting and planning
- Profit and cash forecasting
- Project costing (pre- and post-calculations in project business)
- Treasury management, including negotiations with lenders
- Supporting strategy processes
- Setting up reporting processes and systems
- Post-merger integration following M&A projects
Automation & process improvement:
- Automation of finance processes
- Optimization of accounting and reporting processes
- Analysis and optimization of the Order-to-Cash process
- Digitization of finance departments (create scalability)
Advisory & coaching:
- Strategic advisory in finance and controlling
- Support for executives in leadership and strategy
- Financial restructuring, including support through IDW S11 assessments
- Sparring partner for management and investors
- Change advisory using proven change-management frameworks
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About Me
My story
My years with my previous employer were defined by growth and personal development. After reaching everything I could internally—most recently as CFO of the holding company—it was time for the next step. I wanted to share my practical experience and apply it to help other businesses create measurable value. Starting my own consulting practice was the natural move. Today, I support clients with tailored, hands-on solutions across ERP, finance, controlling, and process improvement.
Quick bio
- 25+ years of experience in finance and controlling, including 8 years as CFO
- Industry focus: machinery and plant engineering, project-based business, software development
- Private-equity-driven process improvement
- Several years of experience in holding-company roles
- Extensive superuser experience in large BaaN and Infor ERP migration and optimization projects
- Active role in multiple strategy and change-management initiatives
How I work
- Hands-on, operational, and highly practical
- Pragmatic and outcome-focused
- Straightforward, trustworthy, respectful – and a true partner to leadership and teams
- Motivating – because nothing drives success like engaged people.
Qualifications
- Certified tax clerk (Germany)
- IHK Certified Controller
- Business administration degree
- Studies in change management
- Fluent English (professional level)
- Extensive international experience, with a focus on the U.S., China, and India
- Leadership training with emphasis on modern leadership, coaching, and teamwork
- Various BaaN and Infor trainings
- Deep experience in project-based business and practical process design
- Broad hands-on experience in operational functions and holding-company roles
Contact
"Let’s talk about your current challenges"
I am happy to assist you via email or by phone.