William Lustgarten
About William Lustgarten
William Lustgarten is a Senior Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) at wefox in Berlin, Germany, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in finance, having held various roles at companies such as American Express, Selina, and MetLife.
Work at wefox
William Lustgarten has served as Senior Manager, FP&A at wefox since 2020. In this role, he leads the financial planning and analysis function for the insurance segment at one of Europe's largest insurance fintechs. His responsibilities include strategic financial planning and analysis, where he focuses on enhancing financial processes and reporting accuracy.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, Lustgarten held various roles in finance and consulting. He worked at American Express as a Consultant/Project Manager from 2017 to 2018 and as Senior Manager, Global Merchant Services from 2014 to 2015. He also served as Director of FP&A at Selina from 2019 to 2020. His earlier experience includes positions at MetLife, HSBC, YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, and General Growth Properties.
Education and Expertise
Lustgarten holds an MBA from the University of Florida - Warrington College of Business, where he studied International Business, Marketing, and Real Estate. He also earned a Certificate in Advanced Accounting from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Cornell University. His educational background supports his expertise in financial planning and analysis.
Achievements in Financial Management
In his role at wefox, Lustgarten implemented new financial systems that improved the accuracy and speed of recurring reporting. He focused on eliminating redundancies and simplifying manual subprocesses. Additionally, he enhanced relationships with non-finance counterparts by providing tailored analyses that meet their business needs. He has also managed and trained teams of analysts to improve their skills and coordinate the annual budget process.
Career Progression
Lustgarten's career spans over two decades, during which he has gained extensive experience in financial analysis and management. He began his career as a Senior Financial Analyst at General Growth Properties, where he worked for six years. His subsequent roles in various organizations have contributed to his development as a finance professional, leading to his current position at wefox.