Deniz Güldiker

Global Head of Controlling Practice

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

About

With over 15 years of experience in finance and business administration management, I have honed core competencies in establishing and driving global controlling process structures. Currently, I am at the forefront of Hitachi Energy's mission to standardize and harmonize controlling processes. My dedication to operational excellence and strategic process improvement aligns seamlessly with our company's values of innovation and sustainable development.

Experience

  • Hitachi Energy ()
    • Global Head of Controlling Practice
      Apr 2026 - Present · 4 mos

    • Global Controlling Practice Manager
      Mar 2024 - Apr 2026 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Leading the establishment and governance of global controlling process structures in alignment with cross-functional stakeholders. Driving harmonization, standardization, and regulatory compliance across global controlling activities. Managing global process regulations and serving as the key representative for ERP controlling templates and global process alignment.

    • Factory Controlling Manager
      Jul 2020 - Mar 2024 · 3 yrs 9 mos

      Lead financial strategy and performance management for the manufacturing site. Drive cost optimization, oversee budgeting and forecasting, and provide financial leadership to support operational excellence and strategic goals.

  • GE Grid Solutions (4 yrs 9 mos)
    • Lead Manufacturing Controller
      Sep 2016 - Jul 2020 · 3 yrs 11 mos

      Provide strategic financial leadership across global supply chain operations. Lead KPI analysis, budgeting, and forecasting for manufacturing performance. Act as key SAP finance user and integration lead across departments. Manage all financials for the Service product line, including two direct reports. Support US GAAP reporting and SOX compliance in collaboration with headquarters. Drive internal controls through SAP and partner with supply chain and material management teams to ensure production targets and slot plans are met

    • Project Controller
      Nov 2015 - Sep 2016 · 11 mos

  • Project Controller at Alstom
    Oct 2013 - Nov 2015 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Risk Assurance Services, Consultant at PwC
    Sep 2011 - Oct 2013 · 2 yrs 2 mos