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Şeyma Yılmaz

Istanbul,34

Summary

Analytical and results-driven Revenue Management and Pricing Manager with 1 year of experience and over 10 years across industries like food service, online platforms, and aviation. Currently leading pricing strategies at Pizza Hut, driving revenue growth through data analysis and market insights. Skilled in financial analysis, cross-functional team management, and developing pricing strategies aligned with business goals. Previous senior roles in budgeting and reporting at Misli.com and Pegasus Airlines, with expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and system improvements. Seeking to leverage my background in revenue management for new opportunities

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Revenue Management and Pricing Manager

Pizza Hut
Istanbul, Istanbul
06.2023 - Current
  • Analyzing sales data, market trends, and economic conditions to forecast revenue and identify growth opportunities
  • Staying updated with industry trends and best practices in pricing and revenue management to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Conducting market research to understand customer preferences, competitor pricing, and market conditions to inform pricing decisions.
  • Identifying and differentiating pricing based on customer purchasing behavior, preferences, locations, and seasons.
  • Monitoring competitor pricing and promotional activities to ensure company remains competitive in market.
  • Determining product prices according to profitability targets, taking into account all data and costs
  • Providing insights based on data analysis to decision-making.
  • Preparing the budget from scratch based on purchasing rates, economic conditions, and strategic goals
  • Performing financial analysis to evaluate the impact of pricing strategies on profitability and overall financial performance.
  • Developing promotional pricing strategies and campaigns to drive sales and increase customer engagement.
  • Training and mentoring team members on pricing strategies, tools, and best practices to ensure consistent application across the organization.
  • Following the team's business plan and HR processes
  • Collaborating with various departments, including finance, operations, and supply chain, to ensure alignment of pricing strategies with overall business objectives.
  • Preparing regular financial reports and presentations on pricing performance and revenue metrics for management and the global team.

Senior Budget and Reporting Specialist

Misli.com
Istanbul, Istanbul
08.2020 - 05.2023
  • Preparing and exporting Daily Cash Flow Reports for management team
  • Controlling all accounts simultaneously with accounting department at end of month
  • Taking active role in budget process
  • Taking active role in development of projects with IT department
  • (EBA, Cognos TM1,SAP)
  • Preparing and controlling BOD Presentations
  • Controlling and merging Rolling forecasts of departments

Senior Budget and Reporting Specialist

Pegasus Airlines
Istanbul
05.2014 - 08.2020
  • Preparing and exporting Daily P&L Reports for related departments and management
  • Taking an active role in budgeting process
  • Preparing of monthly P&L for both internal and external reporting purposes; budget vs actual comparisons; analyzing the variances and the KPIs
  • Producing reports according to the needs for companies which request information
  • Provide reliable, top quality financial information along with power point presentations for the top management
  • Participating in financial planning activities and meetings including preparation of budget and other short and long-term forecasts
  • Analysis and interpretation of Budget vs actual performance variances
  • Perform departmental rolling estimates in coordination with the relevant departments
  • Performed ad-hoc analysis as needed, supporting various departments with their specific reporting needs.
  • Monitoring of Company KPI's and reporting to Management.
  • Preparing BOD Presentations
  • Taking an active role in development projects with IT department

Accounting Specialist Assistant

Pegasus Airlines
Istanbul
08.2012 - 05.2014
  • Expenditures, and checks validity of required payments and receipts
  • Registering all invoices into related accounts in system
  • Preparing weekly payments
  • Controlling responsible accounts on month-end closing
  • Communicate with other departments in order to receive adequate information, prepare month-end reports

Accounting Specialist

Nutricia
02.2011 - 07.2011

• Expertise in automated financial and accounting report systems
• Knowledge of basic operating systems like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Public Finance

Marmara Universitesi
Istanbul
01.2006 - 04.2010

Some College (No Degree) -

ILAC
Toronto
01.2011 - 04.2012

High School -

Samsun Anadolu Lisesi
Samsun
01.2002 - 04.2006

Skills

Revenue Analysis

Pricing Analysis

Pricing Strategy

Revenue Management

Analytical Skills

Financial Modeling

Advanced Excel Functions

Financial Analysis

Financial Planning

Languages

English

Certification

Strategic Planning Foundations

Currentjob

Revenue Manager, Pizza Hut, İstanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye, 05/01/23, Present, 11 months

Timeline

Revenue Management and Pricing Manager

Pizza Hut
06.2023 - Current

Senior Budget and Reporting Specialist

Misli.com
08.2020 - 05.2023

Senior Budget and Reporting Specialist

Pegasus Airlines
05.2014 - 08.2020

Accounting Specialist Assistant

Pegasus Airlines
08.2012 - 05.2014

Accounting Specialist

Nutricia
02.2011 - 07.2011

Some College (No Degree) -

ILAC
01.2011 - 04.2012

Bachelor's Degree - Public Finance

Marmara Universitesi
01.2006 - 04.2010

High School -

Samsun Anadolu Lisesi
01.2002 - 04.2006
Şeyma Yılmaz