Fuat KAPLAN
Commercial Finance Manager
Istanbul
Summary
Accomplished Commercial Finance Manager with a proven track record at Mitsubishi Electric Türkiye, adept in financial management and strategic planning. Leveraged expertise in cash flow management and business partnering to drive revenue growth and operational efficiency. Mentored teams for peak performance, showcasing leadership and analytical prowess. Experienced Management Analyst skilled in budget review, reporting, and research. Top-notch administrator with financially-savvy and organized approach.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Finance Manager
Mitsubishi Electric Türkiye
07.2021 - Current
- Created customized financial reports for stakeholders, facilitating transparency in business operations.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements, mitigating potential risks and penalties.
- Established strong relationships with external partners such as banks, auditors, insurers, legal advisors for smooth operation of business activities.
- Conducted thorough financial analyses for informed decision making on investment opportunities.
- Evaluated acquisition targets for strategic growth opportunities, leading successful negotiations and integrations.
- Mentored junior finance team members, fostering culture of continuous learning and development.
- Developed long-term resource allocation plans considering company''s expansion goals.
- Enhanced internal controls through implementation of robust policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve company revenue goals.
- Collaborated closely with sales teams to ensure alignment between company strategies and customer needs.
- Managed working capital to optimize cash flow and reduce financial risk.
- Improved financial performance by developing and implementing strategic commercial finance plans.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
Strategic Planning Analyst
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Spearheaded risk management efforts to mitigate potential threats to company stability or growth prospects.
- Assessed industry trends and conducted SWOT analysis, positioning the company for long-term success.
- Supported executive decision-making by providing timely and accurate data-driven insights.
- Optimized resource allocation with thorough financial modeling and scenario analysis.
- Increased operational efficiency, streamlining processes through strategic initiatives implementation.
- Enabled effective communication between departments, presenting complex data in easily digestible formats for various stakeholders.
- Reduced costs to the company by identifying areas of improvement within existing operations.
Budget Controller
Mitsubishi Electric Türkiye
02.2018 - 07.2021
- Developed a comprehensive budget tracking system that provided real-time insights into spending patterns, leading to better decision making.
- Streamlined the budgeting process for increased efficiency and reduced time spent on manual data entry tasks.
- Identified opportunities to realign cost centers to budget.
- Implemented robust variance analysis procedures to identify potential issues early on, allowing for proactive corrective actions before they impacted bottom-line results.
- Evaluated potential investments and spending decisions through thorough cost-benefit analyses, ensuring the highest possible return on investment for available resources.
- Established metrics and benchmarks to measure progress and success.
- Reviewed and analyzed monthly budget variance and trends.
- Collaborated with department heads to identify areas of cost reduction, resulting in significant savings for the company.
Budget Specialist
Fiba Yenilenebilir Enerji A.Ş.
08.2016 - 02.2018
- Identified opportunities for process improvement through regular monitoring of budgetary performance indicators, leading to increased operational efficiency.
- Established and maintained financial databases, ensuring accuracy and accessibility of budgetary information.
- Conducted thorough financial analyses to provide valuable insights for strategic decision-making purposes.
- Developed comprehensive budget plans for multiple departments, resulting in increased efficiency and optimized resource allocation.
- Reduced variance in actual vs projected expenses by regularly reviewing budgets against actuals and making necessary adjustments.
Auditor
KPMG
09.2013 - 08.2016
- Analyzed data and findings to prepare reports detailing financial information.
- Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
- Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
- Provided detailed documentation on audit findings, facilitating swift corrective action when necessary.
- Mentored junior auditors, sharing knowledge and best practices to foster their professional growth within the team.
- Managed multiple concurrent audit engagements, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
- Planned audits and audit activities to allocate necessary resources and determine consistency of plans with audit objectives.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
Istanbul University
Istanbul 04.2001 -
Skills
Pricing strategy
Cash Flow Management
Cost Control
Revenue Growth
Business Partnering
Financial Budgeting
Strategic Planning
KPI Management
Internal Controls
Financial Management
Business Forecasting
Project finance
Languages
Turkish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Japanese
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Strategic Planning Analyst
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
04.2023 - 03.2024
Commercial Finance Manager
Mitsubishi Electric Türkiye
07.2021 - Current
Budget Controller
Mitsubishi Electric Türkiye
02.2018 - 07.2021
Budget Specialist
Fiba Yenilenebilir Enerji A.Ş.
08.2016 - 02.2018
Auditor
KPMG
09.2013 - 08.2016
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
Istanbul University
04.2001 -