Asu Ulutürk Yavuz

Head of Finance @ Zalando | Professional Coach, PCC, Trainer

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

About

At Zalando, my role as Head of Cost Steering capitalizes on over two decades of financial expertise, empowering the team to achieve strategic cost efficiencies and robust financial health. My CMA certification underscores a rigorous analytical approach, which, combined with skills in financial reporting, forecasting, and finance, has been instrumental in enhancing company revenue and efficiency. Beyond financial management, my tenure as a Professional Coach and Consultant showcases a dedication to developing human capital. We have fostered a culture of continuous improvement and agile methodology adoption, which has significantly contributed to the success of cross-functional teams in marketing, sales, and finance. My passion for nurturing growth extends to my work as a coach, where I prioritize fostering leadership and resilience in the professionals I guide.

Experience

  • Head of Finance, Financial Performance Pillar at Zalando
    Apr 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 3 mos

    • Group level OVH cost planning/ steering • Business Partner to business and central functions • Leading projects on process improvement • Leading a team of 6 people

  • Professional Coach, Trainer & Consultant at Asu Ulutürk Yavuz
    Feb 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 5 mos

  • Parttime Lecturer at MEF University
    Dec 2019 - Mar 2022 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Cost Analysis & Control Manager at Koton Mağazacılık
    Sep 2017 - Feb 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Product Cost Analysis & Control • Business Partner to Supply Organization • Leading projects on cost system solutions & reporting • In-control systems

  • Management Consultant at Adisa Consulting & Training Co
    Jan 2017 - Aug 2017 · 8 mos

    • Project Management on macro organizational changes, business modelling and target Alignment and Deployment