Finance Director

Feza Öztürk

Zürich, Switzerland

“My primary objective is to elevate finance to a pivotal role as an indispensable partner, fueled by unwavering integrity and passion, unlocking our collective potential.”

Visionary Finance Director with a robust international portfolio, excelling in diverse capital structures from Private Equity to public markets at both subsidiary and headquarters levels. Renowned for catapulting business growth and profitability by mastering financial stewardship, pioneering transformative strategies, and executing top-tier portfolio management.

Feza Öztürk, Finance Director - Professional headshot portrait, based in Zürich, Switzerland
Executive Profile

Credentials & Expertise

Professional Certifications

  • MIT Sloan

    AI Strategy Certification

  • Cornell University

    Executive Leadership

  • CMA

    Institute of Management Accountants, USA

  • CPA

    Istanbul Chamber of CPAs

Technical Proficiencies

  • SAP Business Warehouse & FICO
  • Oracle Hyperion
  • IBM Cognos
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Workspace
Professional History

Career Journey

Jul 2021 – Present

Dilly Trading GmbH

Financial Consultant

Built and maintained the internal financial operation in a family business.

Sep 2020 – Jun 2021

Language Skills Development

German Language Proficiency

Achieved B1 level and currently advancing to B2, improving communication capabilities in German-speaking business environments.

Dec 2019 – Aug 2020

Cavotec SA

Finance Business Partner | Ports & Maritime Division

  • Pioneered Advanced Forecasting: Developed a cutting-edge Excel-based model integrating key performance indicators and scenario analysis, crucial for navigating the financial unpredictability of the COVID-19 era
  • Revolutionized Financial Transparency: Seamlessly integrated financial reporting with Salesforce, elevating data clarity and decision-making efficiency
  • Enhanced Strategic Targeting: Implemented refined target-setting techniques and improved daily tracking mechanisms, significantly boosting customer acquisition and retention outcomes
Aug 2016 – Aug 2018

Swissport International AG

Senior Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis, Group Finance

Oversaw the entire FP&A department, enhancing performance management and strategic decision-making for a $3B operation. Delivered critical analyses directly to the Group CFO and established effective business partnerships across HR, Procurement, and IT.

  • Revolutionized Budgeting Process: Overhauled the global annual budgeting cycle, elevating transparency and accountability, starting a shift in organizational mindset
  • Drove Digital Transformation: Played a pivotal role in a major digital transformation, implementing stringent controls on capital investments to optimize resource allocation
  • Standardized Global Reporting: Created and implemented the first global management reporting standards, significantly enhancing data transparency and analytical capabilities
  • ERP Implementation Leadership: Crucial member of the ERP transition steering committee, ensuring seamless integration without disrupting ongoing management reporting
Aug 2015 – Aug 2016

Dilly Trading Sarl

Co-Founder / Entrepreneur

Co-founded and co-managed "Dilly Trading", an e-commerce business, from conception to launch.

Dec 2014 – Aug 2015

Education & Skills Development

Language & Digital Skills

Learned French to better integrate into the "Suisse Romande". In parallel, acquired web design and digital marketing courses.

Dec 1997 – Nov 2014

S.C. Johnson & Sons Inc.

Regional Finance Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Joined as Financial Analyst and received progressive promotions. Led multi-faceted S&OP (IBP) processes at regional level by partnering with product supply, marketing, and sales departments.

  • Introduced an effective financial model for measuring impacts of several currencies, eliminating uncertainty in executing the plan (corresponding to as high as 15% of bottom line profit)
  • Deployed company's first fully integrated and system-driven financial planning process at Headquarters using Cognos/SAP FICO
  • Rationalized Executive S&OP process, decreasing process time by 40% for 200 stakeholders across sales, marketing, finance, and product supply
  • Successfully served as Head of Finance in one subsidiary for 24 months during crisis period, meeting all company expectations
  • Led inaugural S&OP process implementation in SCJ worldwide, successfully designing and implementing finance modules across EU countries
Sep 1994 – Dec 1997

Coopers & Lybrand (now PWC)

Senior Auditor · Turkey

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