Michaela Benner

Global Process Owner R2R General Accounting Merck Group

Michaela Benner is the Business Process Owner for Record to Report (R2R) in General Accounting and Reporting at Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading global science and technology company. With a strong commitment to standardizing and harmonizing financial processes across multiple ERP systems, Michaela plays a crucial role in driving operational excellence within the organization. Since January 2024, she has been at the forefront of strategic financial process initiatives, leading a team focused on designing and implementing a standardized accounting framework for Merck entities. Previously, Michaela held the position of Head of Accounting & Closing Services in Germany, where she managed month-end and year-end closing processes and oversaw a team committed to ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Her extensive finance background, combined with a decade of experience as a Business Process Expert within IT, includes significant contributions to various ERP projects and process improvements, thereby enhancing the overall effectiveness of financial operations at Merck.