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Batuhan Selamioglu

Batuhan Selamioglu

Amsterdam

Summary

Hardworking and proficient Finance Consultant with knowledge of wide range of financial strategies, superior numerical aptitude and knowledge of market trends and stock values for over 8 years. Possess strong business expansion, interpersonal communication and research skills. Successful experience encouraging and guiding individuals or teams on risks and solutions.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Finance Consultant

The Base Consultancy
03.2024 - Current
  • Delivering in-depth consultation services in due diligence processes, conducting thorough financial and operational assessments for mergers, acquisitions, and investment acceleration initiatives.
  • Advising on valuation calculations, offering precise financial modeling to determine company or asset value for investment, acquisition, or restructuring purposes.
  • Consulting on internal control processes, identifying risks and inefficiencies while recommending improvements to strengthen internal governance and operational controls.
  • Leading restructuring advisory services, assisting companies in navigating complex financial reorganizations and optimizing business performance through strategic adjustments.
  • Providing comprehensive analysis and reporting on group financial performance, offering detailed insights to support decision-makers in driving business strategy.

Senior Business Controller

Zalando SE
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Costs and variances reporting, budgeting & forecasting, monthly closing activities. Responsible for managing approximately 120 M Eur Budget.
  • Building control model for Capex ad-hoc report based on budget and cost center units.
  • Managing Investment projects cost and payback estimation (ROl, business cases / financial modeling)
  • Terminating analyses and arranging business meetings with Controlling Managers in different countries ( Italy, Poland & Sweden)
  • Responsible for developing reporting and controlling process
  • Analyze deviations and relevant KPIs (Return on Investment, Payback Period, IRR, NPV, and Depreciation)
  • Coordinating controllers and procurement team to manage budget more efficiently
  • Communicated with internal and external parties and ensured the accuracy of systems data.

Finance Lead

Kolektif House
03.2020 - 02.2022
  • Variance analyses, budgeting actuals and forecasting the financials, and analyzing and creating feasibility financial models for the company’s future investments as Strategic Finance Lead.
  • Analyze and help with investment decision outcomes by using ratios such as IRR, Payback point, NPV, ROI, Discounted NPV
  • Long-term business plan for the company. Researching financial transformation applications for a better system, and managing the application process to the company system.
  • Follow up on the cash flows of the company. Reporting them directly to the Finance Director
  • Worked to scale and enhance finance function, implementing new processes and refining existing ones.

Business Controller

Redbull
10.2019 - 04.2020
  • Preparing IFRS financial reports and analyzing financial data.
  • Monitoring internal controls, Overseeing and preparing income statements, Participating in budgeting processes, Managing and responsible for financial transactions that are above 80 M.
  • Streamlining accounting functions and operations. Reporting to MENA Finance Manager.
  • Formulated monthly variance reports for strategic budgeting and forecasting.
  • Tracked expenses and inventory purchases against budget guidelines to maintain financial controls.
  • Analyzed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.

Senior Auditor

Deloitte
06.2016 - 10.2019
  • Leading the audit team in order to prepare yearly-end financial results for the Audit Manager. Led 6 different teams. Collecting and analyzing data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
  • Reporting to management about asset utilization and audit results, and recommending changes in operations and financial activities
  • Prepare, analyze, and verify annual reports, financial statements, and other records, using accepted accounting and statistical procedures to assess financial condition and facilitate financial planning according to IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).
  • Enhanced audit efficiency by implementing risk-based audit strategies and streamlining processes.

Education

Master of Science - International Finance

University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Sabanci University

Skills

Strategic financial planning

Risk Analysis

Portfolio Management

Working capital management

Profitability analysis

Debt Restructuring

Project finance

Expert financial opinions

Financial optimization

Teamwork and Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Self Motivation

Financial Budgeting

Strategic Planning

Financial Modeling

Languages

English
Fluent
Dutch
Beginner
Turkish
Native
German
Elementary

Timeline

Corporate Finance Consultant

The Base Consultancy
03.2024 - Current

Senior Business Controller

Zalando SE
05.2022 - 08.2023

Finance Lead

Kolektif House
03.2020 - 02.2022

Business Controller

Redbull
10.2019 - 04.2020

Senior Auditor

Deloitte
06.2016 - 10.2019

Master of Science - International Finance

University of Amsterdam

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Sabanci University
Batuhan Selamioglu