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MedsienTurkey Operations Manager
Oct. 2022Istanbul, TurkeyMedsien is the leading provider of Remote Care Management solutions and services across the United States. With the most technologically advanced software platform combined with knowledgeable and empathetic clinical staff, it enables providers to deliver the highest quality of care to their patients while simultaneously improving clinical and financial outcomes. Reporting to CEO, I run the Turkey operations and manage all relations with external stakeholders (free zone administration, customs agents, banks, CPAs, lawyers, etc.), procurement, HR and finance functions. I also lead the learning & development and performance management sub-functions in both US and Turkey.
Ageo InternationalPartner
Nov. 2020 - Sep. 2022Istanbul, TurkeyAfter nearly 30 years of partnering with world’s leading multinationals and Turkey’s most innovative companies, we became the longest-running human resources consulting firm in Turkey, providing top-notch end-to-end HR solutions. Having lived through many business cycles, we have grown into a mature and confident firm. We combine extensive international experience with a deep understanding of the Turkish market and culture since the beginning. As a first mover of the field, we influenced the way executive search has grown into a recognized and sophisticated consulting business which has now become a choice of a profession for many Turkish business consultants. Nicholson International has become a part of a global brand, Ageo International, as of 2020 end to transform its business models, particularly in Executive Search & Selection, improve customer experience and increase operational efficiency and value creation. Through our core services of Executive Search and Human Resources Consulting, we support our clients in attracting, retaining and developing their most important assets, exceptional people.
InterSearchPartner
Nov. 2020 - Sep. 2022Istanbul, TurkeyEstablished in 1989, InterSearch World Wide ranks as one of the top international executive search organizations in the world, with more than 90 offices in over 50 countries. Through partner firms from all over the world and their breadth of knowledge and expertise, InterSearch World Wide provides clients with access to exceptional candidates almost anywhere across the globe. We have worked with some of the world’s leading multinationals and Turkey’s most innovative companies since our establishment in Turkey from 1991. Having lived through Turkey’s many business cycles, we have grown into a mature and confident firm. Through our core services of Executive Search, we help our clients to attract, retain and develop their most important asset – exceptional people. We meet our clients’ needs with up-to-date, effective and pragmatic solutions.
Nicholson International TurkeyPartner
Sep. 2019 - Oct. 2020Istanbul, Turkey
TwoStone, LLC.Head of Finance and Operations
Jan. 2018 - Aug. 2019Geneva Area, SwitzerlandReporting to CEO, I act as a core team member for the start-up, managing the financial, administrative and operational aspects. Roles & Responsibilities: -Set up the financial work flow including budgeting & reporting, cash flow management and management of outsourced accounting services - Design the human resources structure, including recruitment process, reward and recognition structure and employee loyalty programs
Air Trade Centre Turkey - SIG Air Handling GroupFinance Manager
Jan. 2016 - Oct. 2017Istanbul, TurkeyReporting to General Manager, I lead a team of 7 while managing 2 outsourced lawyers. Achievements: • Managed the ERP system implementation, supervised the user acceptance tests and ensured the smooth transition of data • Designed a systematic approach for strict cash follow-up, implemented smart cash utilization policies and as a result, paid up all overdue supplier balances without any legal repercussions • Assessed all default customers, evaluated the options with the legal team and engaged in necessary legal actions, resulting in minimizing overdue balances Roles & Responsibilities: Budgeting & Reporting: Managed the company budget and related regional reports Working Capital Management: Managed the cash flow forecasts and FX exposure; traced inventory trends and engaged in optimization actions; acted as the sole contact for financial institutions; managed debtor balances Accounting & Payroll: Was responsible from all statutory & IFRS bookkeeping, tax declarations and monthly payroll Driving Efficiency Improvement & Cost Saving Initiatives – Process Re-Engineering: Analysed the current ways of doing business to promote efficiencies and reduce costs; prepared related guidelines / procedures in line with global guidelines Business Partnership: supported the sales team in new deals from payment terms & collection security perspectives, prepared business cases for new investments IT: managed the IT spend and fixed asset purchases; collaborated with regional IT team on system requirements, upgrades, and changes; finalized the implementation of the new ERP HR: managed the organizational restructuring program; was responsible for new bonus scheme preparation; collaborated with regional HR on organizational chart setting, role definitions and performance appraisal system setting Legal: lead the legal court case processes for bad debtors; engaged in endorsing the customer and supplier contracts; facilitated top team and managers’ meetings
British American Tobacco TurkeyMarketing Finance Manager, Resources
Feb. 2012 - Apr. 2015IstanbulReporting to Marketing Fin. Controller, I lead 1 manager to support marketing&sales operations from a financial perspective, challenge their spending & drive towards profitability drivers Roles&Responsibilities: Business Partner: Acted as finance BP, provided challenge&support to deliver on brand&customer objectives/targets & drive from financial soundness perspective; managed creative agency spending; provided support on subcontractor mngmt Drive Efficiency Improvement & Cost Saving Initiatives: Analysed current cost bases & engaged in improvement proposals; collaborated w/ Supply Chain for cost control & synergy options Process Improvements: Analysed marketing activities from control perspective & found out improvement areas with min. bureaucracy/work load; worked with global team to evaluate & standardize current processes across all BAT Drive Resource Allocations: Analysed growth opportunities w/ financial benefits & ensured optimum allocation of resources behind brands/activities to fuel strategic initiatives leading to profitable growth Support New Product Initiatives: Prepared business cases on new initiatives w/ Brand&Operations teams, calculated product P&Ls, coordinated acquisition of required machinery Northern Cyprus: Managed the Northern Cyprus financials, produced pricing scenarios to adjust the changing excise&margin environment and trade margins Budget & Reports: Managed the budget; evaluated collection term&trade margin change proposals; worked w/ trade team on retailer payments for in-store units; monitored marketing costs; prepared reports on product P&Ls, detailed spending, overheads & fixed asset investments; analysed route to market costs Working Capital Mngmt: Managed cash flow forecasts, trained the team; performed days-sales-outstanding analyses, credit tool assessments & payment term changes Customer Profitability: Prepared channel account profitability reports by customer type, presented proposals to trade team
British American Tobacco, TurkeySamsun Factory Manufacturing Finance Manager
Nov. 2009 - Jan. 2012SamsunReporting to Operations Finance Manager, I was leading a team of 5 (ranging from entry-level analyst to manager) supporting Samsun Factory operations from financial perspective & drive cost reduction initiatives. Roles & Responsibilities Business Partnering: Was the finance BP and drove them from financial soundness perspective; worked with factory top management to develop financial awareness & understanding among the staff; prepared KPI reporting Working Capital Management: Prepared the cash flow forecasts for raw material purchases, fixed asset investments, operating expenses, & receipts from any machinery &/ factory sale in original currencies. Managed the working capital & worked on cash-to-cash cycle improvement ideas. Tobacco Regulatory Board Engagement: Prepared all regular & ad hoc reports to TRB related to stocks, leaf consumptions, productions, and exportations; engaged with TRB regarding finished goods, leaf, & banderol disposals. Fixed Asset Investments: Prepared the business cases and post-implementation reviews for big scale investments, followed-up the spending throughout the project and ensured there are no over budget spending, managed the related cash flow, invoicing processes, and capitalization timings. (over 100mio GBP throughout 3 years) Budgeting & Reporting: Prepared the operations budgets in coordination with the stakeholders, analysed the variances, performed feasibility studies for cost saving initiatives; completed all necessary reporting; prepared the salary & wages budget for the production facility, calculated the overtimes, controlled the actual payroll payments. Waste: Collaborated with the manufacturing departments on waste calculations and calculated the impacts of different manufacturing practices into the factory waste; examined the reporting practices in different end markets and ensured the validity of SAP information; managed the physical disposal procedure in line with legal and regulatory requirements
British American TobaccoMiddle East and North Africa Operations Finance Manager
Jan. 2009 - Oct. 2009IstanbulBest Practice Transfers:Was responsible for analysing the manufacturing practices for the region factories from operations finance perspective and prepare proposals for their implementations in other factories Feasibility Studies:Prepared feasibility studies like factory expansions, source changes, etc. Savings:Calculated and followed-up the region’s savings; prepared regular reports to the region Operating Manuals:Prepared operations manuals for Turkey Operations’ regarding factory expenses, investments, purchasing workflows and production & inventory workflows
Mey Icki - Texas Pacific GroupFinancial Analyses Assistant Manager
Jan. 2008 - Jan. 2009Istanbulmanaged a team of two, acted as the sole finance representative of Operations Division * prepared quarterly expense forecasts and budgets of 10 active and 3 dormant factories and product costs * calculated new product cost estimates * tracked monthly product cost and factory expense performances and acted as financial lead for cost cutting projects * prepared periodic and ad hoc reports * prepared feasibility studies and related cash flows for operations division (factory closings, capacity increases, headcount changes, etc.) * performed financial analyses for Kaizen projects * conducted cash flow and NPV analyses for Capital Expenditure projects
Pfizer TurkeySenior Business Finance Specialist
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2007Istanbul▪ was responsible from the preparation of corporate and product based Profit & Loss Statements ▪ prepared the budget and financial forecasts for the Pharma and Animal Health Divisions ▪ was responsible from all kinds of financial analyses relating Animal Health Division ▪ conducted product profitability analyses ▪ performed ad hoc financial analyses for Marketing and Sales Divisions ▪ prepared upper management and NY Headquarters reports ▪ performed cost analyses ▪ prepared VEMP analyses for sales and costs ▪ was responsible from contract field force commissions
Pfizer TurkeyPfizer Global Manufacturing Finance Specialist
May. 2004 - Dec. 2006Istanbul▪ was responsible from the accounting of stock movements, product donations and sales to the personnel ▪ prepared the budget and financial forecasts for the manufacturing site ▪ prepared the Profit & Loss Statement of the manufacturing site ▪ prepared the standard costs of the products and calculates the variances ▪ managed physical stock counts and disposal procedures ▪ contributed to internal audit processes ▪ followed the number of weeks inventory and forecast accuracy trends and proposed corrective actions ▪ performed periodic and ad hoc reports to upper management and NY Head Quarters ▪ simplified and modified the existing reports and work processes in order to make time saving ▪ followed up the Cost Improvement Projects in the manufacturing site and provided financial support ▪ participated in a Greenbelt project for minimizing labor hour variances ▪ calculated the supplies inventory
Pfizer TurkeyCash Operations Specialist
Jun. 2001 - Apr. 2004Istanbul▪ managed daily cash flows ▪ managed relations with outside financial parties ▪ performed periodic and ad hoc reports to upper management and NY Head Quarters ▪ lead the planning and implementation of a custom-made Treasury software ▪ controlled the letter of guarantee risk and open export loans ▪ performed the accounting of treasury movements ▪ lead the project of automating the local and import payments through Citibank internet system (Citidirect)
NOVARTIS, TURKEYIntern
Feb. 2001 - Jun. 2001Istanbul* produced data for product management analyses * involved in sales force premium calculations * processed market research data and distributed them to the field
FINANSBANK A.SIntern
Sep. 2000 - Oct. 2000provided daily exchange rates to branches * involved in swap deals * engaged in managing daily foreign exchange needs and excesses of branches
CitibankIntern
Jul. 2000 - Aug. 2000prepared action reports based on audit reports * prepared audit procedures for the newly established departments
HALK LEASINGFund Management, Intern
Jul. 1998 - Sep. 1998followed daily lease payments * prepared daily, weekly and monthly reports to management * tracked intra-account cash movements
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