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Utku Erkan

Utku Erkan

Rotterdam,ZH

Summary

Experienced in finance and passionate about data analysis, Eager to apply an analytical mindset to a role solving complex business challenges. Seeking a position where value can be created through innovative problem-solving.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Finance Specialist

Eczacibasi Building Products
05.2023 - 05.2024
    • Established and monitored sales targets, constantly communicating with sales teams to enhance performance.
    • Calculated and reported bonus payments for sales teams of 50 members unaided, ensuring 100% accuracy and fairness
    • Provided accurate financial forecasts for management, aiding in strategic decision making.
    • Developed sales forecast simulations, which are continuously being used for strategic planning of budgets over €1M
    • Developed the new bonus calculation method for the entire company single-handedly. This resulted in an increase on employee satisfaction rates, and a decrease of 35% in turnover rates consequently.

Internal Auditor

Isbank
11.2021 - 05.2023
  • Conducted 300+ detailed financial document analysis to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Identified and recommended improvements for accounting and financial record-keeping processes
  • Assessed organizational financial risks and provided actionable recommendations for risk mitigation
  • Investigated employee misconduct, ensuring adherence to ethical standards
  • Prepared exemplary reports that are still kept as templates for new reports by the entire department, contributing to a major reduction in report preparation time.
  • Assisted in the preparation of audit reports that clearly communicated findings and recommendations to key stakeholders.

Education

Master of Science - Marketing Management

Tilburg University
Tilburg, NB
06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Middle East Technical University
Ankara
07.2020

Skills

  • Strategic Financial Planning
  • Forecasting
  • Budgeting
  • Financial Analysis
  • Financial Auditing
  • MS Excel

Languages

  • Turkish – Native
  • English – Fluent
  • German – Intermediate
  • Certification

    • Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel
    • Custom Attribution Modeling with Google Analytics
    • Harnessing the Power of Data with Power BI
    • Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing
    • Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
    • Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce

    Timeline

    Sales Finance Specialist

    Eczacibasi Building Products
    05.2023 - 05.2024

    Internal Auditor

    Isbank
    11.2021 - 05.2023

    Master of Science - Marketing Management

    Tilburg University

    Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

    Middle East Technical University
    Utku Erkan