Finance & Accounting · Graz

Philipp Wedenig

Thank you for your interest. I invite you to learn more about my career, my experience and my professional focus areas.

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Creating value by valuing people

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About

From tax consulting and group accounting to leading the finance and accounting function of a social institution: my career is defined by combining professional expertise, leadership responsibility and the continuous improvement of processes and structures.

My consulting background laid the foundation — accuracy, reliability and a sharp eye for numbers. What drives me further is the question of how accounting can be made better, leaner and more future-proof: through well-designed processes, through automation — and increasingly through the meaningful use of AI.

Equally important to me is how I lead: on equal footing, with genuine respect for the work of every individual on the team. In my experience, improvement works best where people feel heard.

Alongside my career, I'm a passionate golfer. Competing in national and international tournaments has taught me to work consistently towards a goal over long periods. This mindset shapes both my sporting and my professional approach.

Location
Graz, Styria
Since 2024
Odilien-Institut
Degrees
MSc · MBA
Languages
German, English
On the side
Trainer / Adult education
Focus topics
Automation, AI
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Career

today Since 2024

Head of Department: Finance & Accounting

Odilien-Institut Graz

Responsible for the finance and accounting function with a focus on bookkeeping, payroll and controlling. Leading and developing the team as well as initiating and implementing digitalisation projects to optimise processes and structures.

08/2022 – 05/2024

Head of Department: Accounting Generation & Energy

Energie Steiermark

As head of the Accounting Generation & Energy department, responsible for the accounting of twelve group companies as well as intercompany settlements. In addition, leadership responsibility for and oversight of central accounting processes.

05/2015 – 07/2022

Specialist: Tax & Accounting

Energie Steiermark

Responsible for handling group-wide tax matters, contributing to digitalisation projects in the area of RPA as well as to the introduction of a tax control system. Also completed a leadership development programme during this period.

05/2011 – 04/2015

Senior Consultant: Tax & Management Consulting

BDO · Rabel & Partner

Entry into tax consulting with a focus on bookkeeping, tax returns and tax matters. Subsequently, as Senior Consultant, advising companies on business management matters and contributing to company valuations.

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Education

postgraduate

MBA Financial Accounting

Fachhochschule CAMPUS 02

Focus on accounting, controlling, business administration, law, leadership and insights into entrepreneurship.

academic

Bachelor & Master of Business Administration

University of Graz

Specialisation in areas such as Alternative Investments and Business Informatics.

vocational

Certified Accountant programme · Commercial school diploma

WIFI Steiermark · BHAK Monsbergergasse

Solid commercial and accounting foundation.

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Focus areas

Processes

Process design & modelling

Experience in analysing, designing and documenting business processes. Proficient in modelling and visualising workflows in Adonis as well as mapping processes within ERP systems.

Automation

Process automation

Experienced in deploying automation and RPA solutions to reduce manual work, minimise sources of error and accelerate workflows. Skilled at identifying automation potential and defining technical requirements.

Adult education

Trainer / Knowledge transfer

In addition to my main role, I work as a trainer: the Finance module in the Bachelor Professional programme as well as cost accounting in the certified bookkeeper training. Building on the WIFI Powertrainer qualification (adult education didactics, 2024).

Future topic

Continuous development

Ongoing development along digitalisation, automation and — as the next step — the meaningful use of artificial intelligence in accounting. My enthusiasm for this topic is perhaps best illustrated by the fact that this website itself was built with the help of AI.

Accounting Group accounting Tax SAP RZL RPA AI automation Adonis Project management Leadership
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Contact

Philipp Wedenig
Graz, Styria
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