Istanbul, Türkiye
As the Chief Financial Officer at GYP Energy, I lead financial activities including finance, accounting, budgeting and reporting. I formulate and implement financial strategies to enhance profitability, develop financial forecasts for business planning, and ensure compliance with financial regulations and tax requirements. I play a key role in evaluating and executing mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships to drive growth. I have been leading digital transformation for the company which includes projects aimed at modernizing reporting frameworks and integrating data analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI).
• Cultivated and managed strategic relationships with financial institutions, investors, analysts, and key stakeholders, delivering insightful corporate financial updates and performance analyses. • Led negotiations for general credit agreements and oversaw group-wide management of working capital loans, bonds, and LG/LC facilities, ensuring optimal financing structures. • Played a key role in the digital transformation of treasury operations, including loan, cash, and liquidity management; contributed to the implementation of real-time data visibility tools and enhanced scenario modeling to support agile financial decision-making.
• Built and maintained strong partnerships with local and international financial institutions to diversify funding sources and optimize financing strategies. • Negotiated credit facilities and treasury agreements, leading the successful issuance of a 500 million TL corporate bond in 2020 (approx. USD 65 million). • Supported the trade department by extending supplier payment terms and managing investment loan structures to improve working capital efficiency. • Collaborated with Data Analytics and IT teams within Agile sprints to automate financial forecasting models, enhancing accuracy, and scenario-based planning.
Responsible for overseeing all financial activities for the group, including strategic planning, reporting, compliance, and financing for major infrastructure projects. • Built and maintained effective relationships with local and international financial institutions and creditors, supporting both daily operations and long-term capital projects (e.g., terminal expansion and 2.3 km jetty construction in Dortyol). • Secured and completed project financing of USD 65 million for the jetty and USD 45 million for storage capacity expansion. • Monitored foreign exchange positions and executed FX trades to manage currency risk exposure. • Produced regular, data-driven liquidity forecasts to ensure optimal cash management and strategic allocation. • Oversaw the implementation of financial systems and tools to enhance reporting accuracy, transparency, and scenario planning. • Supervised the preparation of financial statements and management reports for executive leadership and the board of directors. • Led annual budgeting processes and developed forward-looking financial forecasts aligned with business objectives. • Managed a financial portfolio totaling USD 60 million, ensuring prudent and strategic allocation of resources. Additional Role: Compliance Officer, Turkey (2018 – 2020) Appointed to lead compliance efforts, including the implementation of KYC, due diligence procedures, and the enforcement of the company’s global code of ethics and anti-corruption policies. Collaborated closely with domestic legal teams and global compliance stakeholders in Paris to ensure regulatory alignment and risk mitigation.