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Experience

May 2021 - Present

4 years 9 months

Managing Consultant

BGB Consulting

CFO services (project based, interim, fractional)
Working capital management and financing solutions in Europe using export credit agencies financing
Business transformation including project management and change management during mergers and acquisitions
Start-up mentoring
Finance coaching and upskilling tailored for executive development
Leadership coaching and mentoring
Search and selection for finance positions

Jan 2024 – May 2024: Interim CFO for Spreetail Europe, heading the finance department for e-commerce operations in European markets

Jan 2023 – May 2023: Leadership and business development coaching, supporting newly appointed partners at an international tax and law firm in Istanbul

Apr 2022 – May 2023: Commercial and business project manager, leading post-merger integration of Kraft Heinz Turkey and Assan Gıda, driving SAP implementation, tools, processes, and organizational set-up

Fixed-term contract and on-demand engagements:

Finance mentoring for executives and managers across various industries
Finance consulting and advisory services on financial matters
Advisory for search and selection, placement for finance positions (fixed-term or permanent)

Mar 2016 - Jun 2020

4 years 4 months

Regional Business Transformation Director, Middle East and Africa

Tetra Pak

Orchestrated all change and transformation projects across +40 countries, prioritizing the regional business transformation portfolio to secure time-in-full return on investment
Deployed a Regional Business Process Forum to oversee and monitor global and regional project portfolios
Implemented simplification and agile approaches to improve internal process effectiveness and efficiency
Led customer experience projects, improving speed to market on issue resolution and claim processes
Led regional implementations of Accounting Hub and outsource services, credit collection and management, business unit restructuring, and market/region mergers and integrations

Jan 2015 - Mar 2016

1 year 3 months

Regional Business Controller, Middle East and Africa

Tetra Pak

Led business partnering, financial planning, and control for the capital equipment business across +40 countries
Managed a team of five market controllers, consulting with business and finance teams
Directed a regional financial turnaround project for capital equipment business transformation
Implemented process optimization, cost control, and financial follow-up routines via cross-functional teams
Increased revenues by 30% year-on-year and achieved double-digit profitability from a negative base

Feb 2012 - May 2021

9 years 4 months

CFO Turkey & Iran

Tetra Pak

Led a team of over 20 across controllership, financial planning and analysis, treasury, tax and accounting, and supplier management
Deployed new customer financing solutions and generated additional sales by 30%
Key member of pricing forum, implementing competitive and compliant commercial conditions
Achieved above 95% financial forecast accuracy for both P&L and balance sheet
Accelerated cash flow by 40% through receivables restructuring
Generated €30 million cash flow by implementing compliant trade flow and funding channels between Turkey and Iran
Saved over €10 million in potential taxes through fit-for-purpose tax management
Led finance and non-finance restructuring and transformation programmes

Jun 2010 - Feb 2012

1 year 9 months

Regional Financial Planning & Analysis Director, Middle East and Africa

Tetra Pak

Led financial planning and control activities across a region representing €1 billion net annual sales, transforming financial data into actionable dashboards
Standardized and established management reporting routines; trained and coached finance teams, improving efficiency and quality of business support
Led a cross-functional team to improve financial forecast accuracy above 95% for both P&L and balance sheet

Feb 2005 - Jun 2010

5 years 5 months

Business Controller, Turkey & Caucasus

Tetra Pak

Acted as finance super user during global SAP project roll-out in 2005
Led financial planning and control, reporting, and business partnering for capital equipment, technical service, and processing business units

May 2003 - Jun 2004

1 year 2 months

Internal Controller, Turkey & Romania

AK-AL Textile (AKKOK Holdings)

Sep 1999 - May 2003

3 years 9 months

Cost Control Manager

BTA Food & Services (TAV Airports)

Summary

Experienced professional with more than twenty years of multinational corporate and consulting background in Finance and Business Transformation. A pragmatic leader, driven by a passion for change and business evolution. Proficient in simplifying complex topics and communicating effectively across all levels. Adaptable to collaborating with diverse, multi-cultural organizations across borders. Enthusiastic to learn, mentor and cultivate teams while implementing new ways of working and delivering a positive impact.

Skills

Business Partnering – Financial Planning & Control – Commercial Finance
Business Transformation – Change Management – Erp Implementation
Corporate Governance – Internal Audit – Legal Compliance
Coaching – Mentoring – Team Management

Languages

Turkish

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2000 - Jun 2001

Istanbul University

Executive MBA · Business Administration · İstanbul, Turkey

Oct 1995 - Jun 1999

Middle East Technical University

Bachelor's degree, Economics · Economics · Ankara, Turkey

Oct 1989 - Jun 1995

TED Ankara College

High school diploma · Ankara, Turkey

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Created

January 2026

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What languages does Burcu speak?

Burcu speaks the following languages: Turkish (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Burcu have?

Burcu has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Burcu has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months. Note that Burcu may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Burcu be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Burcu would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Consultant, Regional Business Transformation Director, Middle East and Africa, Regional Business Controller, Middle East and Africa.

What is Burcu's latest experience?

Burcu's most recent position is Managing Consultant at BGB Consulting.

What companies has Burcu worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Burcu has worked for BGB Consulting and Tetra Pak.

Which industries is Burcu most experienced in?

Burcu is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Manufacturing, and Professional Services. Burcu also has some experience in Retail.

Which business areas is Burcu most experienced in?

Burcu is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Project Management. Burcu also has some experience in Procurement and Purchasing, Business Intelligence, and Human Resources (HR).

Which industries has Burcu worked in recently?

Burcu has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Burcu worked in recently?

Burcu has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Procurement and Purchasing.

What is Burcu's education?

Burcu holds a Master in Business Administration from Istanbul University and a Bachelor in Economics from Middle East Technical University.

What is the availability of Burcu?

Burcu will be available from May 2026.

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