Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye
Finance Analyst at Ford Otosan with hands-on experience in managing engineering budgets, cost optimization, and financial planning. I specialize in combining finance with data and automation (VBA, Python) to improve decision-making and reduce manual workload. I have delivered measurable impact in product development programs and automation tools that streamline reporting processes. With a double major in Industrial Engineering and Business Administration from Koç University, I bring a strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
Leading Agile workflow management within the finance team to improve operational efficiency and transparency. Implemented Kanban methodology to enhance task visibility, prioritization, and workflow efficiency. Improved coordination across finance functions, enabling faster turnaround in reporting and analysis processes.
Managed financial planning and budgeting for engineering programs, supporting product development initiatives. Delivered cost savings through variance analysis and cost optimization. Created profit models and IRR analysis for decision making of new projects. Built Excel VBA automation tools reducing manual reporting workload.
Analyzed production processes in a Body-in-White manufacturing environment to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities. Applied Kaizen methodology to evaluate production workflows and propose process improvements. Conducted Statistical Process Control (SPC) analysis to support quality monitoring and defect reduction. Identified operational inefficiencies and contributed to process optimization initiatives. Presented data-driven improvement recommendations to engineering teams.
Supported product development and strategic analysis initiatives within the automotive sector. Conducted benchmarking analysis of 6+ local and global competitors to evaluate market positioning. Analyzed emerging automotive technologies and industry trends to identify strategic opportunities.