Valentin Gnannt

Study programme: Business Studies (BA)

Employer:WMF Group

Position: Controller


In May 2019 you were guests as alumni at the 25th anniversary of HNU. How did you feel about the visit to your former university?
It felt good to see my old friends again. I've been thinking about some stories from the past. Only half a year has passed since my graduation and yet there has been a lot going on at the HNU. The new building complex B (white building) will offer the following students a great added value - especially with the new laboratories.


Now we want to learn something about you and your profession. What do you work as?
After handing in my bachelor thesis I continued seamlessly with the trainee program in controlling at WMF Group. The internship semester and the main focus (controlling, treasury and annual accounts) prepared me well. This enabled me to argue perfectly in the job interview.


What are your daily tasks?
Currently, there are new challenges and topics every day due to the trainee program. There have also been some small projects. I was already able to get to know the departments in the controlling department and learned a lot. My main tasks are currently creating various reports and maintaining the SAP system.


You said that the focus of your studies prepared you very well for the start of your professional life. What do you personally appreciate about HNU?
The flexible choice of focal points - also from different areas - as well as the modern equipment. In addition, professors with a practical orientation teach at the university.


How would you complete the following sentence?
HNU... "made sure I had an educational and enjoyable time."