Maximilian Hartmann
About Maximilian Hartmann
Maximilian Hartmann serves as the Senior Director of Finance for Global Functions and FP&A Analytics at Brambles, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in finance and management roles across various companies, including CHEP and Smurfit Kappa, and holds multiple qualifications in accounting and business administration.
Current Role at Brambles
Maximilian Hartmann currently serves as the Senior Director Finance, Global Functions & FP&A Analytics at Brambles. He has held this position since 2022, working in a hybrid capacity from London, England. In this role, he leads the FP&A Analytics team, focusing on the design and execution of strategies for the global Finance Planning and Performance Management System. He also plays a crucial role in aligning financial strategies with IT and HR functions, acting as the Global IT Finance Business Partner to both the CIO and Chief People Officer.
Previous Experience at CHEP
Prior to his current role, Hartmann worked at CHEP in various finance positions. He served as Finance Director for Central Eastern Europe from 2020 to 2022 and as Finance Director for Automotive & Industrial Solutions Europe & North America from 2019 to 2021. He also held the position of Manager Finance for D/AT/CH/Nordics/Russia in 2018 and Manager Finance for D/AT/CH/Nordics from 2016 to 2017. His tenure at CHEP spanned several years, contributing to his extensive experience in finance management.
Educational Background
Maximilian Hartmann has a diverse educational background in finance and management. He studied at the University of Cologne, where he earned a degree in Business Administration from 2003 to 2005. He furthered his education at Cologne University of Applied Sciences, achieving a Diplom Kaufmann in Controlling & Management, Finance from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, he completed the Advanced Management Development program at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School in 2014 and the Accelerated Development & Performance Programme at CEDEP in 2017.
Career Development at Smurfit Kappa
Hartmann's career includes significant experience at Smurfit Kappa, where he worked from 2009 to 2015. He began as a Trainee in Controlling and Finance, progressing to the role of Financial Controller and Leiter Controlling und Rechnungswesen. His responsibilities included overseeing financial operations and contributing to the company's financial strategy during his tenure.
Internships and Early Career
Maximilian Hartmann's early career included various internships that provided foundational experience in finance and corporate development. He interned at ZF Friedrichshafen in Corporate Development & Marketing in 2004, and at ZF (China) Investment Co., Ltd. in Shanghai in 2008. He also gained experience at Commerzbank AG in Private Banking in 2001 and at ZF NAO Inc. in Detroit in 2006. These roles contributed to his understanding of financial operations across different sectors.