Can Gülen

Angestellt, Head of Finance Planning and Supply, Reemtsma Cigarettenfabriken GmbH / Imperial Brands PLC
Hamburg, Deutschland

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

FMCG
Accounting
finance
Internal Control
Information technology
Controlling
Balance sheet
Supply Chain
Closing
IFRS
Working Capital Management
Change Management
Reporting
Financial Planning
Cash management
Budget
Corporate Performance Management
Operational controlling
Microsoft Excel
Leadership
Team work
International experience
Leadership skills
Reliability
Motivation
independent

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Can Gülen

  • Bis heute 7 Jahre und 5 Monate, seit März 2018

    Head of Finance Planning and Supply

    Reemtsma Cigarettenfabriken GmbH / Imperial Brands PLC

    Built and led the financial function for end-to-end (E2E) planning and supply operations, driving cost efficiency and optimizing cash flow in a complex FMCG environment. Partnered closely with cross-functional teams to align supply chain activities with overarching business goals, ensuring sustainable financial performance. Partnered with supply chain leaders to deliver cost optimization programs that achieved reduction of >£20 million in recurring annual expenses.

  • 3 Jahre und 10 Monate, Mai 2014 - Feb. 2018

    Finance Manager Global Supply Chain

    Imperial Tobacco

    Served as the Finance Business Partner for the Planning & Supply and Product Science functions, providing strategic financial support to optimize cost management and operational efficiency. Focused on controlling and managing key cost areas to drive profitability while ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Demonstrated expertise in cost optimization, inventory control, and delivering value through effective financial management across Supply Chain and Product Science functions.

  • 5 Jahre und 2 Monate, Apr. 2009 - Mai 2014

    Commercial Manager Caucasus

    Imperial Tobacco

    Managed commercial operations across the Caucasus region, including Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia, driving business growth and market expansion. Led the development and execution of commercial strategies tailored to local markets while ensuring alignment with overall regional and global objectives. Successfully expanded the company’s footprint in the region, achieving significant growth in sales and brand recognition in the competitive Caucasus markets.

  • 4 Jahre und 5 Monate, Nov. 2004 - März 2009

    Management Accounting Manager

    Imperial Tobacco

    Led financial management and control activities for the Turkey and Caucasus region, establishing robust internal and external reporting frameworks while ensuring alignment with corporate financial goals. Focused on driving financial transparency, optimizing budgeting processes, and evaluating new business opportunities to support strategic growth initiatives.

  • 1 Jahr und 3 Monate, Aug. 2003 - Okt. 2004

    Budget Controller

    Sanofi Aventis

    Managed the financial control and performance analysis of the Sales and Marketing Business Units, ensuring that financial strategies aligned with business objectives to optimize profitability and growth. Played a key role in supporting the commercial teams with financial insights and decision-making to drive effective sales and marketing initiatives.

  • 11 Monate, Sep. 2002 - Juli 2003

    Consolidation Specialist

    Dışbank

  • 3 Jahre und 11 Monate, Sep. 1998 - Juli 2002

    Senior Auditor

    Arthur Andersen

    Led and participated in audits for clients across a range of industries, including manufacturing, retail, and finance, ensuring adherence to IFRS and CMB regulatory requirements. Prepared financial reports and statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local and international accounting standards. Identified financial discrepancies, proposed corrective actions, and provided clients with actionable recommendations to improve financial reporting processes.

Ausbildung von Can Gülen

  • 2 Jahre und 10 Monate, Sep. 1995 - Juni 1998

    Corporate Finance

    Middle East Technical University

  • 4 Jahre und 10 Monate, Sep. 1993 - Juni 1998

    Economics

    Middle East Technical University

Sprachen

  • Türkisch

    Muttersprache

  • Französisch

    Gut

  • Deutsch

    Gut

  • Englisch

    Muttersprache

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