Raimer König
About Raimer König
Raimer König serves as the Interim Managing Director at SSI SCHÄFER and has extensive experience in finance and management across various industries. His career spans multiple countries, including Brazil, Germany, China, and the Czech Republic, where he has held significant roles in finance and business management.
Work at SSI SCHÄFER
Raimer König currently serves as the Managing Director (Interim) at SSI SCHÄFER in Maribor, Slovenia, a position he has held since 2023. He also works as the VP Finance Quality & Analysis at the same company, a role he has occupied since 2022. His responsibilities include coaching management and leading teams through organizational changes. He focuses on planning and forecasts, profitability calculations, business cases, investments, management reporting, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Previously, he held the position of CFO for the North America region (Interim) at SSI SCHÄFER from 2022 to 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Education and Expertise
Raimer König holds an International Executive MBA from FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas, which he completed from 2001 to 2006. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from FURB - Universidade de Blumenau, studying from 1981 to 1999. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in business management processes across various industries, including automotive, publishing, cosmetics, and intralogistics. He is recognized for his analytical skills and controlling expertise, particularly in planning, forecasting, and KPI definition.
Background
Raimer König has a diverse professional background, having worked in multiple countries including Brazil, Germany, the Czech Republic, and China. His career spans several decades, beginning in the book trade and publishing industry at Todolivro, where he served as Division Manager and Commercial Manager for 22 years. He later transitioned to various finance roles at Schaeffler, including Director of Finance for Central Functions in Asia Pacific and Chief Financial Officer. His experience in intercultural environments has enhanced his language competence and adaptability in global business settings.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Raimer König has held significant positions in finance and management across multiple organizations. Notable roles include Vice President Global Controlling at Schwan Cosmetics International GmbH and Plant Finance Director at Booster Precision Components GmbH. His tenure at Schaeffler included various leadership roles, contributing to financial reporting and business unit controlling. He has demonstrated a commitment to continuous improvement and process optimization, effectively managing teams within matrix organizations.