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ÇAĞRI ÇIĞMAN

@cagricigman

Finance Manager at DHL Global Forwarding who transformed Turkey’s Expected Revenue process, increasing revenue recognition by over 40%.

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At DHL Global Forwarding, I manage Procure-to-Pay operations across three legal entities and oversee approximately €10–12 million in weekly payments. I lead a team of 10 and work on procurement governance, internal controls, and working capital management.

As Business Controller at DHL Global Forwarding, I redesigned Turkey’s Expected Revenue process through operational analytics and cross-functional work. The initiative increased revenue recognition by over 40%, reduced the revenue backlog, and improved operational cash flow; it also led to my promotion to Finance PTP Manager.

Before DHL, I handled budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting at AKİŞ GAYRİMENKULYATIRIM ORTAKLIĞI A.Ş. and ARKAS HOLDING, including IFRS reporting and board reporting. I began my career at TÜRKİYE İŞ BANKASI and work with SAP FI/CO, Power BI, and advanced Excel.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Finance Manager, Procure-to-Pay Operations

DHL Global Forwarding

Jul 2024 - Sep 2026 (2 years 2 months)

Led Procure-to-Pay operations across multiple DHL business units, managing a team of 10 and overseeing €10-12 million weekly payment volume. Drove ERP optimization and finance transformation initiatives, strengthened internal controls, and improved working capital visibility.

Procure To Pay ERP Optimization Financial Governance Internal Controls Working Capital Management Team Leadership KPI development Executive Dashboards Compliance Supplier Performance

Business Controller

DHL Global Forwarding

Jul 2022 - Jul 2024 (2 years)

Provided commercial finance leadership supporting operational performance, profitability, and strategic planning. Led budgeting and forecasting cycles, prepared monthly executive reporting packages, and developed commercial KPIs.

Budgeting Forecasting Financial Reporting Profitability Analysis Variance Analysis Business Partnering Executive Presentation KPI development

Budgeting & Reporting Senior Specialist

AKİŞ GAYRİMENKUL YATIRIM ORTAKLIĞI A.Ş.

May 2021 - Jun 2022 (1 year 1 month)

Responsible for budgeting, financial planning, and IFRS reporting for a leading publicly listed real estate investment company, overseeing financial reporting for three major malls. Prepared solo and consolidated IFRS financial statements, managed SPK compliance and KAP disclosures, and coordinated external audits.

IFRS Financial Reporting Budgeting Forecasting Variance Analysis SPK Compliance KAP Disclosures External Audit Coordination Financial Close Financial KPIs

Budgeting & Reporting Senior Specialist

Arkas Holding

Jul 2019 - May 2021 (1 year 10 months)

Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across four major group companies in shipping, logistics, and tourism. Prepared annual budgets, executive and board reports, and conducted cash flow planning and variance analysis.

Budgeting Forecasting Financial Reporting Cash Flow Planning Variance Analysis Cost Analysis Board Reporting Strategic Planning

Finance Specialist

Arkas Holding

Aug 2017 - Jul 2019 (1 year 11 months)

Managed financial operations supporting six group companies, including cash management, bank reconciliation, customer settlements, and working capital management. Handled Bill-to-Cash operations and financial reporting.

Cash Management Bank Reconciliation Customer Settlement Cash Reporting Working Capital Management Bill To Cash Financial Reporting

Commercial Teller Specialist

Türkiye İş Bankası

Jun 2014 - Aug 2017 (3 years 2 months)

Managed high-volume cash operations while supporting customer portfolio growth through cross-selling and financial advisory. Promoted from Assistant Operations Specialist within two years.

Cash Operations Cross Selling Financial Advisory Customer Service