Ebru Ceylan İlkbağ
Senior Controller
İstanbul
Summary
Accomplished Senior Controller with a proven track record at Nivea Beiersdorf, excelling in financial analysis and commercial partnering. Expert in driving financial forecasting and risk management, significantly enhancing decision-making processes. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and improve financial policies, showcasing strong analytical and leadership skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Controller
Nivea Beiersdorf
İstanbul
07.2022 - Current
- Partner with sales and marketing teams with financial analysis
- Lead planning and forecasting, ensuring alignment with objectives.
- Conduct financial reporting for Turkey management, analyze data, and provide insights to the Dubai Region.
- Perform compliance checks, identify improvement areas, and ensure adherence to financial policies.
- Manage month-end closures, contribute to accurate financial statements.
FP&A Executive
Coca-Cola İçecek
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Led financial management and reporting across all categories, providing insights to guide decision-making.
- Developed brand-specific business plans, forecasts, and managed risk and opportunity tracking.
- Directed financial analysis for new products, assessing their viability and impact.
- Collaborated with marketing and revenue teams to support changing business priorities.
FP&A Commercial Finance Analyst –
Coca-Cola İçecek
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted in financial reporting for the Still Drinks category, providing key insights.
- Contributed to business plans, forecasts, and risk assessments.
- Led financial planning for new product evaluations.
- Improved the SKU/Channel Profitability Report, ensuring data accuracy.
Sales Finance Analyst
Coca-Cola İçecek
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Managed financial reporting and analysis for the largest on-premise chains, providing essential insights for decision-making. •
- Prepared customer-based business plans and periodic round estimates.
- Collaborated closely with the sales team to analyze and identify opportunities during and after customer contract processes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Boğaziçi University
İstanbul 09.2012 - 06.2017
Skills
Languages
English
Turkish
Timeline
Senior Controller
Nivea Beiersdorf
07.2022 - Current
FP&A Executive
Coca-Cola İçecek
01.2021 - 06.2022
FP&A Commercial Finance Analyst –
Coca-Cola İçecek
04.2020 - 12.2020
Sales Finance Analyst
Coca-Cola İçecek
03.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Boğaziçi University
09.2012 - 06.2017
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