Kite surfing, Basketball, Painting, Travel, Books
Özden Cerit
Digital Transformation, Business Counsulting, Strategy, Program Management
Ataşehir
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Digital Transformation Manager
Turkcell
7 2017 - Current
- Working as direct report to CFO
- Leading Digital Transformation of Turkcell Group (45 Group Companies) including all components of the operating model (technology, data, process, organization, people and change management, performance management, procedure etc.)
- Managing SAP Central Finance (CFIN) Implementation Program from end to end
- Responsible for choosing best fit technology for Finance Function business needs, determining potential automation areas, preparing project plan, ensuring projects are completed in the planned time and budget, managing key milestones and deadlines, tracking projects progress, leading change management process, and managing relationships and coordination with all internal/external stakeholders.
Finance Transformation Senior Consultant
EY Advisory
03.2015 - 07.2017
- Managed workstreams and small teams, contributed Shared Services Center design, finance transformation and change management in Telco sector, contributed organization redesign in Telecommunication sector, designed Treasury and Decision Support operating model in Telecommunication sector, performed Finance organization redesign in Retail sector, contributed corporate governance requirements design, designed uniform accounting plan and performed business process improvement for Group Companies, performed business process improvement and market research in Insulation sector, performed business process improvement and strategic roadmap preparation in Electricity sector, performed competition environment analysis, and representative clients include Turk Telekom, EAE Electric, ODE Yalıtım.
Finance Transformation Consultant
Deloitte Consultancy
09.2013 - 03.2015
- Contributed finance process optimization and redesign, Center of Excellence design and implementation, finance organization design and change management projects for a leader FMCG company operating in 89 countries, performed current state assessment, readiness assessment and FTE analysis on business processes, designed and implemented a new operating model, implemented strategy workshops, led the transition and implementation processes of shared services structure, designed finance processes and procedures in compliance with BRSA regulations for a European Bank established in Turkey, performed sector analysis, profitability and financial statement analysis, and representative clients include The Coca Cola Company, Bank Intesa Sanpaolo, Ozgorkey Group, Colins, Tekno Holding.
Audit Methodologies Specialist
Yapı Kredi Bank (Unicredit Group)
03.2012 - 09.2013
- Handled monitoring of Head Office and network audit findings and implementation status of their corrective measures, created and managed successfully a new network audit monitoring approach, participated in international audit methodologies meetings and Monthly Audit Meetings with VPs of the Bank, and worked closely with upper management on analysis and implementation of new audit methodologies.
Financial Audit - Intern
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited
07.2011 - 04.2011
- Participated in external audit fields, further developed time management skills for meeting tight deadlines.
Global Transactions Services Long Term Intern
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS)
08.2009 - 02.2010
Education
Master of Science Advance Finance -
Rice University – Bogazici University Cooperation
09.2019 - 04.2020
Master of Science Financial Economics - undefined
Galatasaray University
02.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science in Economics - undefined
Istanbul University
09.2007 - 05.2011
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Edremit Anatolian High School
Balıkesir, Turkey 09.2003 - 05.2007
Skills
English (advanced 2)
undefinedAccomplishments
Highest Performing Team Award, 04/2016, EY Advisory Turkey, Granted for contributing to the highest performing Turk Telekom Team
Contact Information
Barbaros mah. Ardıç sok. Kentplus 2B Sitesi D7 Blok Daire:4, Ataşehir, İstanbul
Certification Programs Activities
- Basic & Advance Finance Master, 09/2019, 01/2020, Rice University, Bogazici University
- Digital Business Transformation, 07/2019, Turkcell Akademi
- Designing the Organization: From Strategy to Organizational Structure, 01/2017
- Managing the Organization: From Organizational Design to Execution
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/01/90
Certification
Digital Business Transformation
Interests
Timeline
Advanced Business Strategy
03-2024
Strategic Planning and Execution
11-2023
Master of Science Advance Finance -
Rice University – Bogazici University Cooperation
09.2019 - 04.2020
Digital Business Transformation
07-2019
Designing the Organization: From Strategy to Organizational Structure Managing the Organization: From Organizational Design to Execution
01-2017
Finance Transformation Senior Consultant
EY Advisory
03.2015 - 07.2017
Finance Transformation Consultant
Deloitte Consultancy
09.2013 - 03.2015
Audit Methodologies Specialist
Yapı Kredi Bank (Unicredit Group)
03.2012 - 09.2013
Master of Science Financial Economics - undefined
Galatasaray University
02.2012 - 05.2013
Financial Audit - Intern
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited
07.2011 - 04.2011
Global Transactions Services Long Term Intern
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS)
08.2009 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Science in Economics - undefined
Istanbul University
09.2007 - 05.2011
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Edremit Anatolian High School
09.2003 - 05.2007
Digital Transformation Manager
Turkcell
7 2017 - Current
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