Begüm Oralli
Financial Planning, Analysis And Controlling
Düsseldorf
Summary
Finance professional holding an MSc in Management and Technology with over 13 years of experience in Finance, specializing in Financial Planning & Analysis, Controlling, and Business Partnering. Seeking opportunities in a multinational technology company to drive business strategy, growth, and financial management with passion and expertise.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
FP&A Controlling and Reporting Manager - EU
Vodafone (Vantage Towers)
12.2021 - Current
- Managed financials for 8 EU markets, supervising team of controllers
- Led financial planning and analysis, implementing strategies to drive business growth
- Interfaced with business leaders and central stakeholders for planning and reporting
- Drove financial planning processes, including forecasting, budgeting, and ad-hoc projects
- Developed financial targets and key metrics, presenting reports for executive meetings
- Streamlined FP&A processes, standardizing and automating reporting
- Provided financial summaries with insights into business growth, risks, and opportunities
- Steered Investment Board activities, supporting new investment projects
- Identified risks and opportunities, executing cost-saving plans.
FP&A Controlling and Reporting Manager - Germany
Vodafone (Vantage Towers)
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Developed financial control tools and structures for German market
- Oversaw monthly close processes, improving efficiency
- Managed annual budgeting, long-range planning, and business plan processes
- Coordinated forecast processes, working with operations to rectify performance issues
- Evaluated new business and expansion projects
- Monitored and managed company KPIs, providing strategic directions to optimize profit
- Delivered financial reports for executives and conducted strategic analysis.
MSc. Researcher in Department of Finance and Banking
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Conducted in-depth analysis on Facebook's financial structure and valuation
- Analyzed Libra cryptocurrency project, including revenue projections and risks
- Proposed a new cost of capital model considering technological developments.
Financial Decision Support Executive
Vodafone
08.2015 - 08.2019
- Directed and challenged business to achieve financial targets
- Managed Opex and Capex budgets, providing financial summaries and recommendations
- Delivered Opex efficiency targets, tracking savings and risks
- Supported CFO and CTO decision-making with presentations and analysis
- Contributed to month- and year-end closing processes and variance analysis.
Financial Decision Support Senior Analyst
Vodafone
08.2013 - 07.2015
- Provided financial guidance for support functions
- Supported business plans, budgets, and forecasts for operating and capital expenditures
- Conducted post-investment reviews and made recommendations to management.
PD Financial Planning & Analysis Controller
Ford Motor Company
04.2011 - 07.2013
- Managed P&L for Engineering, controlling budgets and conducting profit analysis
- Planned yearly budgets for SSRs and reported to executives
- Developed investment recovery plans and controlled headcount allocation.
Project Assistant
Turkcell Global Bilgi
02.2010 - 05.2010
- Worked on a graduation project about demand forecasting for call center customer calls.
Planning Intern
Mercedes Benz
07.2008 - 08.2008
- Interned in the Planning Department.
Education
Master of Science (MSc) in Operations Management - Specialized in Finance
11.2017 - 05.2020
- Final Grade: 1.2 with distinction, Thesis grade:1.0
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Industrial Engineering specialized in Corporate Finance and Supply Chain Management - undefined
09.2006 - 05.2010
Skills
Advanced MS Office Programs
Amortization/Depreciation
Attention to Detail
Budgeting
Business Plan Preparation
Cash Flow Management
Cash Flow Planning
Collaboration on Projects
Cost Accounting
Enterprise Valuation
Executive Summaries
Expenditure Analysis
Financial Modeling
Financial Planning
Financial Project Analysis
Financial Statement Analysis
Forecasting
IFRS
Leadership
Month & Year-End Closures
Month- and Year-End Variance Reports
Multitasking
Presentation
Prioritization
Problem Solving
Project Management
Result-Oriented
Revenue Projections
Risk Analysis & Management
SAP FIN/CO Module
Strategic Planning
Stress Management
Taking Initiative
Team Management
Teamwork
Time Management
Verbal Communication
Training
- Industry 4.0 Automation, KIT China Branch and Tongji University, Suzhou, Shanghai, China, 2018
- Information & Service Management Training, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany, 2017
- German Language Training, Volkshochschule, Karlsruhe, Germany, 2017
- Italian Language Training, Scuola d’Italiano, Rome, Italy, 2007
- English Language Center (ELC), Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey, 2005-2006
Additional Information
- Non-smoker
- Married with one son
- 7 years abroad experience including education and work
- EU Blue Card holder since Aug 2021
Timeline
FP&A Controlling and Reporting Manager - EU - Vodafone (Vantage Towers)
12.2021 - Current
FP&A Controlling and Reporting Manager - Germany - Vodafone (Vantage Towers)
08.2021 - 11.2021
MSc. Researcher in Department of Finance and Banking - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
09.2019 - 02.2021
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) - Master of Science (MSc) in Operations Management, Specialized in Finance
11.2017 - 05.2020
Financial Decision Support Executive - Vodafone
08.2015 - 08.2019
Financial Decision Support Senior Analyst - Vodafone
08.2013 - 07.2015
PD Financial Planning & Analysis Controller - Ford Motor Company
04.2011 - 07.2013
Project Assistant - Turkcell Global Bilgi
02.2010 - 05.2010
Planning Intern - Mercedes Benz
07.2008 - 08.2008
College of Engineering, Koc University - Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Industrial Engineering specialized in Corporate Finance and Supply Chain Management,
09.2006 - 05.2010