Ali Kavacik
SAP-FICO Project Manager
Experience
Oct 2024 - Feb 2025
5 months Mannheim, Germany
SAP-FICO Project Manager
BAHAG AG
- Managed and controlled several cash flow-related projects.
- Introduced a unified project management organization and a resource plan.
- Led the VAT change project in Slovakia.
- Developed a management dashboard for internal departmental projects.
Apr 2024 - Aug 2024
5 months Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Interim Senior Accountant
BNP Paribas Germany
- Supported the preparation of the month-end closing for the Legal Entity Asset Management.
- Prepared the general ledger month-end closing.
- Processed prepaid and accrued items and performed reallocations.
- Conducted variance analyses and initiated corrective actions.
Mar 2024 - Jun 2024
4 months Basel, Switzerland
Senior Controller
Lonza Capsules & Health Ingredients
- Implemented and executed Zero Based Budgeting (ZBB) at two sites to identify cost-saving potentials.
- Developed governance and procedures for the ZBB process.
- Created ZBB tools such as X-Matrix, workload and cost-benefit analyses.
- Trained staff and supported the ZBB process at sites in France and Belgium.
Oct 2023 - Jan 2024
4 months Nuremberg, Germany
Business Analyst IT Change & Organization
BNP Paribas Germany
- Redesigned a unified IT daily rate for billing to the business division.
- Captured the as-is state by involving all stakeholders.
- Performed quantitative analysis of the effects of an IT daily rate.
- Developed a blended calculation model based on different scenarios.
Sep 2023 - Jan 2024
5 months Neu-Isenburg, Germany
Multiple Project Leader
APELONA GmbH
- Harmonized the month-end closing process.
- Developed a PMI concept for contract management.
- Analyzed the as-is state and designed the efficient to-be state.
- Implemented the to-be state including training, workflow and testing.
Apr 2023 - Sep 2023
6 months Munich, Germany
Interim Project Controller
AUSY Technologies Germany GmbH
- Took responsibility for project controlling across multiple business units.
- Prepared business unit billing and project overviews.
- Rebuilt the project controlling process.
- Conducted forecasts and budget planning.
Jan 2022 - Apr 2023
4 months Wuppertal, Germany
Interim PMO
Gebr. Becker GmbH
- Managed a multi-program with over 100 individual projects as part of the transformation.
- Established the organizational unit for project work.
- Trained project stakeholders and ran meetings including analyses.
Jun 2022 - Nov 2022
6 months Berlin, Germany
Project Manager
Lofino GmbH
- Launched the country's first employee car subscription program.
- Led the "Tesla Move" project to provide tax-optimized company vehicles.
- Planned and implemented IT architecture and HR processes.
- Developed a landing page and an HR portal.
Jan 2021 - Apr 2023
1 year 4 months Berlin, Germany
Finance Director
M&C Saatchi GmbH
- Oversaw accounting and controlling.
- Prepared annual and monthly financial statements according to IFRS.
- Conducted budgeting and cash flow analyses.
- Implemented new financial processes including NetSuite and KPI integration.
Jun 2021 - Sep 2021
4 months Bonn, Germany
Senior Consulting Financial Controlling
DAAD
- Audited financial controlling and fund management.
- Conducted a "Knowledge Transfer Financial Management Structure" workshop.
- Provided process and action recommendations for holistic financial management.
Mar 2021 - Jun 2022
1 year 4 months Düsseldorf, Germany
Project Manager
Athlon Germany
- Led the NePaLs project to reduce non-performing loans.
- Designed strategies to optimize invoicing processes.
- Implemented sustainable measures for invoice creation and dispatch.
Nov 2020 - Jun 2021
8 months Berlin, Germany
Senior Consulting
Humboldt Universität Berlin
- Supported the introduction of SAP HANA S4.
- Conducted workload analysis for ERP processes.
- Designed the new responsibilities for ERP-supported processes.
May 2020 - Aug 2020
4 months Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Business Analyst Change Execution AFC Operations
Deutsche Bank AG
- Implemented the GIST application system for PMO and transaction monitoring.
- Standardized global FCO processes and procedures.
- Conducted gap and deviation analyses.
Nov 2019 - Apr 2020
6 months Berlin, Germany
Project Manager
Gansel Rechtsanwälte
- Built and expanded the strategic finance department.
- Optimized financial processes and prepared for the corporate rename.
Jun 2019 - Oct 2019
5 months Germany
Senior Cost Controller
BNP Paribas Deutschland
- Prepared the month-end closing and budget planning for operational expenses.
- Conducted analyses for senior management.
Feb 2019 - May 2019
4 monthsProject Management Office
Stadtsparkasse Düsseldorf
- Assisted in project coordination for digitalization.
- Prepared analyses and reports.
May 2018 - Dec 2019
8 months Bonn, Germany
Business Analyst Compliance
Postbank AG
- Analyzed the design and effectiveness of the first-level KYC.
- Implemented the second control level for compliance.
Oct 2017 - Apr 2018
7 months Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Test Manager / PMO
Commerzbank AG
- Managed IFRS integration tests and conducted error analyses.
Oct 2013 - Sep 2017
4 yearsProject Manager
Deutsche Bank AG
- Operational standards personnel budget coordination and integration measures.
Summary
Confident at all hierarchy levels.
Flexible generalist with extensive project management experience in the financial sector, PM methodologies and technologies. Efficient in onboarding, structuring and optimizing complex project situations. Entrepreneurial minded, forward-looking and responsible.
Several years of professional leadership experience in international project management and consulting as well as business analysis and interim senior controlling in banking topics such as cost & resource management, implementation of selected IFRS standards, cost controlling, compliance & regulatory management (KYC & GDPR) and various business development topics. Many years of experience managing the interface between the business and finance departments.
Languages
German
Native
Turkish
Native
English
Advanced
French
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Education
Mar 2011 - Feb 2016
FOM University Essen
Master of Arts · Finance, Accounting and Taxation · Essen, Germany · 2.0
Jul 2010 - Dec 2010
California State University Fullerton
Finance and Economics coursework · Fullerton, United States
Nov 2007 - Jan 2011
Ruhr Universität Bochum
Bachelor of Science · Management and Economics · Bochum, Germany · 2.1
Certifications & licenses
Project Management Intelligent Certificate
Haufe Akademie
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