Mert Açıkkol, (MA)

Business Finance Leader at Borusan Makina ve Güç Sistemleri / Caterpillar
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Turkey, TR
Languages
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • German Full professional proficiency
  • Turkish Native or bilingual proficiency

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Credentials

  • Dijital Sosyal Medya Pazarlama Yöneticiliği
    İTÜ Sürekli Eğitim Merkezi
    Jun, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt
    SPAC Consultancy
    Mar, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Business and Leadership Coaching (Young Professionals)
    Libas Academy
    Feb, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Strategic Financial Leadership Program
    BMI Business School Istanbul
    Mar, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • Finance Expert Program
    Deloitte Academy
    Dec, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • Siemens' Commercial Principal
    Siemens
    Nov, 2012
    - Nov, 2024
  • Finance and Controlling Excellence Program
    Siemens
    Nov, 2004
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • Türkiye
    • Machinery Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Business Finance Leader
      • Jan 2023 - Present

    • United Kingdom
    • Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Financial Affairs Leader
      • Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

      Borusan Enerji Çözümleri San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

    • Head of Finance & Business Controlling
      • Mar 2019 - Sep 2022

      FGW Jeneratör San. ve Tic. A.Ş. - Led the finance, accounting and business controlling department (five direct reports). Reported to the Board of Directors. - Developed the business strategy in Turkey, Northern Iraq (greater Erbil area) and Turkic Republics (Azerbaijan, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan). Outlined the 3-year business planning and strategy framework. - Conducted monthly BS, P&L, and Cashflow reporting and deviation analysis. - Sparring partner to… Show more FGW Jeneratör San. ve Tic. A.Ş. - Led the finance, accounting and business controlling department (five direct reports). Reported to the Board of Directors. - Developed the business strategy in Turkey, Northern Iraq (greater Erbil area) and Turkic Republics (Azerbaijan, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan). Outlined the 3-year business planning and strategy framework. - Conducted monthly BS, P&L, and Cashflow reporting and deviation analysis. - Sparring partner to the sales team in Foreign Trade applications, Contract Management, Financial issues. - Deployed the regional digital marketing strategy with local agencies and UK headquarters. - Coordinated diverse tasks and issues with the Middle East, UAE and Caterpillar Northern Ireland (CAT NI), UK organizations.

    • Business Finance & Controlling Consultant
      • Apr 2018 - Feb 2019

      Freelance consultant in cooperation with "Global Proje Geliştirme ve Yönetim Danışmanlığı Ltd." Providing consultancy services for working out sustainable business strategies, deploying operational reviews, establishing risk management and internal control mechanisms to secure an enhanced business control environment. Conducting business finance process reviews and recommendations for improvements. Reinforcing and stabilizing Project Management methodologies and Project… Show more Freelance consultant in cooperation with "Global Proje Geliştirme ve Yönetim Danışmanlığı Ltd." Providing consultancy services for working out sustainable business strategies, deploying operational reviews, establishing risk management and internal control mechanisms to secure an enhanced business control environment. Conducting business finance process reviews and recommendations for improvements. Reinforcing and stabilizing Project Management methodologies and Project Management Office (PMO) requisites. Executive Coaching of young professionals in first-time management roles. Show less Freelance consultant in cooperation with "Global Proje Geliştirme ve Yönetim Danışmanlığı Ltd." Providing consultancy services for working out sustainable business strategies, deploying operational reviews, establishing risk management and internal control mechanisms to secure an enhanced business control environment. Conducting business finance process reviews and recommendations for improvements. Reinforcing and stabilizing Project Management methodologies and Project… Show more Freelance consultant in cooperation with "Global Proje Geliştirme ve Yönetim Danışmanlığı Ltd." Providing consultancy services for working out sustainable business strategies, deploying operational reviews, establishing risk management and internal control mechanisms to secure an enhanced business control environment. Conducting business finance process reviews and recommendations for improvements. Reinforcing and stabilizing Project Management methodologies and Project Management Office (PMO) requisites. Executive Coaching of young professionals in first-time management roles. Show less

    • Germany
    • Automation Machinery Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Business Finance & Controlling Group Manager
      • Jul 2013 - Mar 2018

      Led the group for financial controlling and business management of the divisions Power Generation - Center of Competence and Energy Management - Project Execution.

    • Business Unit Controller
      • Dec 2010 - Jun 2013

      Managed the commercial finance team of the Business Units Fire Safety&Security and Building Automation.

    • Project Financial Manager
      • Nov 2008 - Dec 2010

      Commercial contract management, financial business controlling of Light Rail Transportation System projects (electrification, signalling and scada).

    • Senior Auditor
      • Sep 2004 - Nov 2008

      Performed operational audits and conducted audit reports addressed to the Management of the Regional Company (CEO / CFO). Worked out recommendations in order to improve corporate performance and to facilitate corporate governance. I have been assigned to international management audit engagements (e.g. Iran, United Arab Emirates).

    • Commercial Operations Specialist
      • Nov 2001 - Aug 2004

      Commercial contract management, financial controlling and business management throughout sales and project execution phases of High Voltage Switchgear projects in Turkey and Syria. Supervised the commercial finance team. Managed the operations with profit and loss responsibility.

    • Germany
    • Automation Machinery Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Project Financial Specialist
      • Oct 2000 - Oct 2001

      Financial controlling of the large scale High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Project carried out for the endcustomer in New Delhi, India.

    • Strategy Consultant
      • Nov 1997 - Sep 2000

      Compiled strategic business plans for Siemens' subsidiaries (e.g. in Hungary, Ireland). Conducted management summary reports and presentations addressed to the Managing Board of Siemens AG. Worked in cross-disciplinary teams and interacted with all corporate levels in multinational business environment.

  • Simko San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
    • Istanbul, Türkiye
    • Strategy Analyst
      • Oct 1995 - Oct 1997

      Subsidiary and General Representative of Siemens AG Developed business plans of local business units with regard to the strategic alignment of the Regional Company. Moderated the reconciliation process of the regional expansion strategy with Siemens HQ departments. Gave support to the regional Executive Management in strategic decisions through local market intelligence. Subsidiary and General Representative of Siemens AG Developed business plans of local business units with regard to the strategic alignment of the Regional Company. Moderated the reconciliation process of the regional expansion strategy with Siemens HQ departments. Gave support to the regional Executive Management in strategic decisions through local market intelligence.

Education

  • Marmara Üniversitesi
    Master of Arts - MA, Sustainable Growth and Quality Management
    2018 - 2019
  • Marmara Üniversitesi
    Diploma - BA, Strategic Business Management (instruction in German language)
    1991 - 1995
  • Özel Alman Lisesi, Istanbul
    German High School
    1985 - 1990

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