Sonja Kirchner

Sonja Kirchner is an experienced financial professional with a robust background in various leadership roles across multiple organizations. Currently serving as the Global Head of FP&A and Controlling Global Operations at Oerlikon since September 2014, Kirchner is responsible for financial operations, accounting, cost controls, and P&L management, collaborating closely with Sales and Operations Teams. Previous positions include Head of Finance, Controlling & IT for Europe at Oerlikon, Kaufmännische Leiterin at HERDT-Verlag für Bildungsmedien GmbH, and Leiterin Finanz- und Rechnungswesen at Ernst Klett Verlag GmbH. Kirchner's earlier career features significant roles in finance and controlling at Adecco Personaldienstleistungen GmbH and Mercedes-Benz Finanz GmbH. Kirchner holds a Diplom-Betriebswirtin degree from Verwaltungs- und Wirtschaftsakademie Stuttgart.