Erwin Wolters
Inalfa Roof Systems Group
Rochester Hills,MI
17
years of professional experience
Senior Finance Director leading FP&A and global tax for a $350M+ automotive supplier with a multinational footprint. Partners with executive leadership, sales, purchasing, operations, and engineering to turn pricing, margin, working capital, and investment decisions into financial plans. Guides customer claims, warranty exposure, and capital allocation decisions with analysis that supports commercial negotiations and operating priorities.
Work History
Senior Finance Director
4 Years 3 Months- Direct $350M+ North American business with approximately 1,100 employees, including three-to-five direct reports across finance leadership.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and KPI management to translate business priorities into actionable financial plans.
- Strengthen P&L analysis by identifying performance risks and opportunities across the North American operation.
- Partner with Sales and Purchasing on pricing, margins, and commercial decisions to improve program and customer profitability.
- Provide analysis for capital allocation, investment business cases, and working capital decisions tied to operating plans.
- Evaluate customer claims, warranty exposure, and compensation risks to support commercial positions and external counsel decisions.
- Maintain global tax leadership across strategy, governance, compliance, and risk management in a multinational environment.
Director Corporate Finance Projects and Global Tax
5 Years 6 Months- Track [number] quarterly cross-border finance projects across regional leaders, tax teams, and corporate stakeholders.
- Integrate financial planning and analysis into strategic projects, translating commercial decisions into clear finance implications.
- Build budgeting and forecasting inputs that support planning cycles, scenario reviews, and leadership discussions.
- Coordinate working capital, investment business cases, and cash flow forecasting to inform capital allocation decisions.
Global Tax Manager
4 Years 2 Months- Reviewed 10-15 tax filings annually to support accurate reporting and timely compliance across jurisdictions.
- Advised finance and business leaders on cross-border tax implications for commercial decisions and operating changes.
- Supported tax governance frameworks by documenting policies, reviewing controls, and escalating issues for resolution.
- Partnered with regional teams on planning, compliance coordination, and issue resolution across the group.
Tax Manager
1 Year 6 Months- Advised on tax implications for budgeting and forecasting inputs across business planning cycles.
- Reviewed tax provisions and reconciliations to support accurate period-end reporting.
- Coordinated with internal teams to gather financial data needed for tax submissions and audits.
- Prepared tax governance documentation to align filings, controls, and approval workflows.
Senior Tax Consultant
4 Years 9 Months- Advised domestic and international clients on corporate income tax, tax planning, and transaction structuring.
- Supported mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations with practical tax analysis aligned to deal objectives.
- Supported real estate companies and funds on fund structuring and reorganization tax considerations within the Engineering, Construction and Real Estate practice.
Education
Professional Tax Education
Professional Tax Education
Master - Tax Law, Direct Taxes
Bachelor - Tax Law
Skills
Financial planning and analysis
Budgeting and forecasting
P&L performance management
KPI management
Working capital
Investment business cases
Cash flow forecasting
Tax strategy and governance
Tax compliance
Tax risk management
Pricing and program profitability
Margin analysis
Customer profitability analysis
Personal Information
Title: SENIOR FINANCE EXECUTIVE
Timeline
Senior Finance Director
Inalfa Roof Systems North America
07.2022 - CurrentRead More
Director Corporate Finance Projects and Global Tax
Inalfa Roof Systems Group
04.2021 - CurrentRead More
Global Tax Manager
Inalfa Roof Systems Group
01.2017 - 03.2021Read More
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Boels Rental
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PwC
06.2009 - 03.2014Read More
Maastricht University
Bachelor from Tax Law
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Maastricht University
Master from Tax Law, Direct Taxes
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Stichting Opleiding Belastingadviseurs
Professional Tax Education
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PwC Tax Academy and ITC Leiden
Professional Tax Education
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