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Howden TurkeyChief Financial Officer (Mali İşler Genel Müdür Yardımcısı), Member of Executive Board
Aug. 2020Istanbul, Turkey
FreelanceFinance and Management Consultant
Jul. 2019 - Aug. 2020Istanbul, TurkeyManagement and Finance Consultant sharing knowledge and experience in financial management and doing business in Turkey.
Borusan Otomotiv PremiumChief Financial Officer (CFO)
Apr. 2017 - Jun. 2019Istanbul, TurkeyReporting to the CEO,leading 13 Associates ➙ Provide leadership to all aspects of financial stewardship, strategy, budgeting, financial planning and reporting, resource, procurement, accounting, treasury, pricing, legal, administration, and operational analysis,
➙ Streamline daily activities and introduced process improvements to boost efficiency,
➙ Develop a comprehensive strategic planning process for the business focusing both on volume growth/profitability and customized services for different customer segments to support the growth,
➙ Initiate and implement new pricing strategies and campaigns for rental business, based on fluctuating market conditions,
➙ Negotiate credit terms with all major suppliers, resulting in substantially increased vendor financing,
➙ Manage circa loan facility and developed a daily cash flow tool,
➙ Review finance organization established a new organizational structure and recruited strategic positions. ✔ Notable Achievements:
➙ Point of contact and a key member for the implementation of SAP S4/HANA ERP system enterprise-wide
➙ Established effective cash management and financial controls and reduced translation loss
➙ Decreased the level of outstanding receivables via implementing effective collection procedures and systems
➙ Structured and negotiated commission-based business partnership with TEB Cetelem for the loan sales services among the Network, increased commission revenues ➙ Fostered strategic partnership with MARSH for the sale of casco and traffic insurance among the Network, with an annual GP impact ➙ Customized major IT/digitalization projects such as:
- Online credit card payment integration,
- Retail insurance sales integration,
- Commlease-SAP integration.
MR İşletme Hizmetleri Danışmanlığı A.Ş.Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Jan. 2015 - Dec. 2017Istanbul, TurkeyReported to the Board of Directors and CEO, managed 8 staff ➙ Overhauled all the financial affairs points of the company i.e. Financial Planning and Reporting, Accounting, Legal and HR functions,
➙ Performed efficiently the start-up phase of Management Company of City Hospital PPP Projects,
➙ Led bond evaluation of Elazığ Integrated Health Campus PPP Project which was awarded “Green and Social Bond”,
➙ Developed and maintained strong relations with Lenders, leveraged relationship, and successfully negotiated project financing conditions for the upcoming projects,
➙ Managed complex compliance requirements under project documents with respect to various Stakeholders,
➙ Recruited and developed a high performing Finance Team. ✔ Notable Achievements:
➙ Headed and completed the two major projects financial closings:
- Adana Integrated Health Campus PPP Project - Yozgat Training and Research Hospital PPP Project. Orchestrated entire financial aspects of the Yozgat Hospital (early opening) which became operational 4 months earlier than the planned operations date.
➙ Designed, implemented and executed financial models for the JV and SPV’s like:
- New budgeting model and financial reporting packages,
- All necessary financial tools, systems, and procedures,
- Internal control and risk management processes.
ENGIEChief Financial Officer (CFO)
Sep. 2013 - Dec. 2014Ankara, TurkeyReported to the Board of Directors (4,5-years MEA Region, 1,5 years UK Region) and Country CFO, led 10 Associates ➙ Oversaw entire financial affairs functions and team encompassing financial planning and reporting, accounting, tax, procurement, and administration functions,
➙ Designed business plans/strategies for maximizing profitability, addressing major strategic issues that can have an impact on the company’s long-term future,
➙ Spearheaded the organization during the transition into the business of new GM and Plant Manager. ✔ Notable Achievements:
➙ Managed “Re-Financing Project” under the applicable project financing structure by analyzing opportunities for reducing financing costs,
➙ Achieved remarkable saving within a time span of 5 years by negotiating effectively the new O&M Contract,
➙ Defended company’s position in tax litigations, together with legal advisors, and successfully closed the cases without making any monetary payments and penalties,
➙ Boosted an annual saving by the process and/or vendor changes and evaluate the opportunities for reducing operational costs within the business,
➙ Led and completed successfully the Oracle ERP and Hyperion Planning software implementation Project (ex-system LOGO Tiger)
➙ Improved financial reporting structure, and shortened reporting deadlines from 8 days to 5 days,
➙ Initiated and directed the activities associated with the certification of an internal control environment
ENGIEDeputy CFO
Mar. 2009 - Sep. 2013
Ernst & YoungSenior Tax Manager
Sep. 2008 - Mar. 2009Ankara, TurkeyManaged a team of more than 20 people. Member of the Partners & Managers (“PM”) Group ➙ Provided tax compliance and tax & financial advisory services to private and publicly held companies in many different industries (inc. energy, retail, automotive, fast consuming products, pharmaceutical, defense, industrial products, professional services, etc.) within the scope of Turkish Tax Legislation, Uniform Chart of Accounts and Double Taxation Treaties,
➙ Collaborated with partners on proposals and business development calls,
➙ Assisted in all aspects of international tax planning including identifying, developing and implementing global tax planning projects,
➙ Successfully defended tax positions taken with the various tax authority, saving hundred thousand of Euros,
➙ Established 5-year tax models for Major Global Accounts, and optimized their tax burden,
➙ Participated in due diligence studies in merger & acquisition and privatization project,
➙ Determined and reported the tax and financial risks of the companies,
➙ Provided training, professional development, career mentorship and actively gave performance feedback to the staff.
Ernst & YoungTax Manager
Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2008Ankara, Turkey➙ Led and joined numerous tax audits and M&A processes for organizations in retail, FMCG, pharmaceutical, energy, automotive, defense, construction, technology, financial services, and service industries.
Arthur Andersen & Co.Tax Assistant
Jan. 2000 - Dec. 2002➙ Participated in numerous tax audits for organizations of various sizes in different industries,
➙ Reviewed of the primary documents, databases and tax registers,
➙ Identified the most defenseless areas from the taxation point of view,
➙ Assessed client’s tax risks in terms of materiality and the likelihood of tax claims,
➙ Recommendations on eliminating/mitigating identified tax risks and assistance the implementation of the recommendations.
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