Robert Wölfel
About Robert Wölfel
Robert Wölfel is a Revenue Controller currently working at Backbase in Amsterdam, Netherlands. He has extensive experience in finance and revenue management, having held various positions in companies such as Unit4, Physio-Control, and NCR over the past two decades.
Work at Backbase
Robert Wölfel has been serving as a Revenue Controller at Backbase since 2022. In this role, he manages the Order to Cash (O2C) process, focusing on billing, collections, and revenue recognition for software sales and professional services. His responsibilities include implementing controls to ensure accurate billing for customized contracts and leading a team of four. He has played a significant role in aligning Dutch GAAP to IFRS15 revenue recognition guidelines, effective January 1, 2022.
Previous Experience at Unit4
Prior to joining Backbase, Robert Wölfel worked at Unit4 for four years, from 2017 to 2021, as Finance Director Revenue. His tenure included responsibilities such as developing a back-to-back billing structure and enhancing reporting capabilities through the alignment of master data. He also served as Senior Finance Business Partner Sales at Unit4 from 2015 to 2017, contributing to financial strategies and operations.
Career Background in Finance
Robert Wölfel has extensive experience in financial roles across various organizations. He worked at Physio-Control as Manager FP&A and Pricing EMEA from 2013 to 2015 and held multiple positions at NCR, including Planning Analyst Global Operations EMEA and Financial Planning Manager Northern and Eastern Europe. His career also includes a role at Align Technology as Manager Financial Planning & Analysis International Business from 2008 to 2013.
Educational Qualifications
Robert Wölfel studied at Hogeschool voor Economische Studies Rotterdam (HES), where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from 1991 to 1995. He also attended Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, obtaining a Postgraduate Degree in Logistics from 1995 to 1996. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his career in finance and business analysis.
Key Contributions and Initiatives
Throughout his career, Robert Wölfel has contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving financial processes and reporting. He led the setup of a Business Control function for a newly introduced Marketplace organization and implemented additional controls for accurate billing. His work in preparing for the transition to IFRS15 revenue recognition guidelines has been pivotal in aligning financial practices within organizations.