From start-ups to hyper-growth companies and growth-orientated SMEs.
I help with the elimination of "growing pains".
Through the strategic and customised use of tools, I ensure efficient and targeted implementation of the jointly defined objectives, thereby maximising the return on investment (RoI) for my clients.
Owner
Ruben Faust
E-mail address
rf****@************ns.de
Telephone
+ 49 (0) 170 1178871
I support companies in developing growth strategies and mastering operational challenges. With my experience in financial management, controlling and agile methods, I ensure that expansions run smoothly. In this way, growth becomes an opportunity rather than a risk.
Short-term vacancies can present companies with major challenges. With my experience as an interim manager, I bridge bottlenecks in financial, IT or operational areas. Fast, efficient and target-orientated - this is how I ensure that companies remain capable of acting even in transitional phases.
I support companies from the selection to the successful introduction and integration of new systems. With my structured and hands-on approach, I optimise processes, minimise risks and ensure a smooth transition. Efficient digitalisation increases productivity and competitiveness in the long term.
I accompany companies through the entire M&A process - from due diligence to successful integration. With my experience in finance and change management, I ensure that strategic changes are implemented smoothly and sustainable value is created.
I take on interim management tasks, coach existing teams and support them in developing their expertise. My approach combines strategic foresight with operational excellence to strengthen companies in challenging phases in a targeted manner.
My structured approach ensures that I provide your company with effective and targeted support. From analysis to implementation and handover - every step is designed to achieve sustainable results.
The goal of interim management must be clearly outlined together with the client from the outset. This is the only way to achieve goal-orientation and customer satisfaction with regard to the results to be achieved.
As an interim CFO and COO for many years, I have all the professional tools and the necessary network to master the challenges we face.
An 80% solution is better than a 100% plan. The method plays a subordinate role. Whether "agile" or "waterfall", the result is what counts.
An interim manager usually has very limited time to realise the goals set. Efficiency, goal-orientation ("train to the goal") and immediate decision-making and deployability are therefore decisive factors.
A trusting co-operation with top performers in the company is indispensable. Together, the full potential of an interim manager can best be realised.
I know the special challenges that arise from a high rate of growth in the finance area and back office.
With a clear focus on measurable results, I ensure that your goals are achieved efficiently.
With a structured and agile approach, I adapt flexibly to your needs.
I combine operational excellence with the ability to build strong and sustainable relationships.
Ultimately, it's about motivating people. I form teams, promote talent and create a positive 'can-do' mentality.
The results achieved and the customer feedback speak for themselves.
Find out how my clients organise their collaboration with me and what they have to say about it and the results achieved.
We have benefited enormously from the broad spectrum of his skills. His clear, structured and pioneering input was very valuable to us.
Daniel Meermann
Managing Director
Quick in the head, very competent and efficient! These are the attributes that immediately spring to mind when I think back to our excellent collaboration. I would recommend them at any time.
Annette Pensel
Managing Director
Ruben joined us at a challenging time. With his hands-on mentality, he established a highly professional and high-performance accounting and controlling system within a very short space of time. With his "can-do" attitude and appreciative, honest communication, he quickly earned my complete trust.
Agile and scalable processes, a high-performance and integrated tool stack help me today to navigate the company in a number-driven manner at a highly professional level. Together with Ruben, we have successfully completed several rounds of financing. Without him, we would not be where we are today.
Co-Founder and CEO at vialytics
As Ruben was recommended to me unreservedly from my personal network, I am very happy to pass on the recommendation. The professional and disciplinary management of our finance department, the preparation and audit of the annual financial statements and the performance of an external audit were all carried out to my complete satisfaction. Thanks to his extensive knowledge of processes and ERP, we were able to achieve further increases in efficiency in the ERP system we use. He also impressed me with his analysis and project management skills during the subsequent introduction of a company-wide CRM system. I can say that Ruben exceeded my expectations in every respect! Thank you again Ruben for your great support!
Florian Weser
Owner and Managing Director of KRÜSS GmbH
Ruben provided us with comprehensive support during a turbulent start-up and subsequent spin-off process with a large business development component. All facets of the process were significantly influenced and managed by Ruben. You can feel the experience and extensive knowledge he brings to the table. In the very pleasant collaboration, I was particularly impressed by the foresight, the ability to structure (even in tense situations) and the clarity that he conveyed.
Gustavo Bacchi
Business Development
I have known Ruben for a long time and in many different relationships, as a customer, as a sponsor and as a supplier. At every level the relationship has been professional, fulfilling and very well managed by Ruben. Each relationship has brought great benefits to all involved. The value he brought to us as a consultant in helping to grow our business provided a solid foundation and cornerstone for our overall strategy. I would always go back to Ruben for business support and would highly recommend him.
Dale Cree
CEO at 3EN Cloud Ltd
It has always been a great pleasure and privilege to work with Ruben at the level of the Finance and Risk Committee (FRC) and the Supervisory Board. We share many common values, including rigour and discipline. As a result, we have been able to work together with great efficiency and prudence over the years and achieve many strategically important goals for the entire BONSUCRO organisation. I will have very fond memories of our interactions.
Jean-Claude Autrey
Chairman of the Supervisory Board Bonsucro
After studying business administration at the University of Cologne, specialising in auditing and banking, and gaining experience as an auditor at Ernst & Young, my career path led me to the finance department of the Coca-Cola Company in 1996. After an international CFO career within the group, with stations in Germany, France and the Scandinavian countries, I laid the foundation for Faustsolutions in 2011.
Since then, I have been taking on projects for my clients as an interim manager for CFO and COO tasks.
Since 2018, I have increasingly focussed on start-ups, hyper-growth companies and growth-oriented SMEs.
I am also available for advisory and supervisory board mandates in the sustainability and NGO sector.
Between 2019 and 2025, I was a member of the Supervisory Board of the Bonsucro organisation (www.bonsucro.com) and chaired the Finance & Risk Committee there.
In my private life, I like to ride my motorbike (enduro), sing in a choir and farm a vineyard on the Ahr together with some friends.
Finance / Accounting
Controlling / Financial Modelling / Cash-Flow Planning / KPI / Score-Card
IT management / ERP implementations
M&A / Acquisitions / Integration
IT & Project Management
Process automation
Legal / HR / Back-Office
"Results first and foremost"
Adaptability & Hands-On
Proven toolset from agile to waterfall
Team player
Start-Up / Hyper-Growth
High-growth SME sector
Complex matrix organisations
NGO / ESG / sustainability organisations
German (native speaker)
English
French
SaaS
FMCG / Retail
Med-Tech
E-Mobility / Automotive
Software / Hardware / High-Tech
An award that recognises interim managers for their outstanding performance and their ranking among the recognised as one of the 100 best professionals in this field.
A PSA systematically examines a person's characteristics and behavioural patterns in order to understand their individual strengths, weaknesses and motivations.
I am committed to your success! I am committed to your success! My strengths lie in in-depth expertise, targeted implementation and strong interpersonal skills at all levels. I use these proven tools effectively for you.
Would you like to tackle and solve the problems arising from your company's growth?
Especially for StartUps, HyperGrowth and growth companies - contact me!
Owner
Ruben Faust
E-mail address
rfaust@faustsolutions.de
Telephone
+ 49 (0) 170 1178871
