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Can Gunes

@cangunes

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I build and scale strategic finance functions for international growth.

Turkey

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead strategic finance in an international, growth-oriented business where I can build scalable finance operations, partner with executives on commercial decisions, and support fundraising, performance management, and disciplined expansion.

I've built and led finance functions at Otobende, SubGen, and Sinemia, supporting international growth, fundraising, financial planning, reporting, and disciplined operating control. At Sinemia, I helped scale the business to more than USD 35M ARR and a 95-person international organization.

Earlier at Abbott, I led FP&A and consolidation across six markets representing over USD 140M in annual revenue and helped reduce DSO by 15%. My foundation in cross-border tax and transfer pricing comes from EY, where I advised multinational clients on international tax strategy and compliance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Co-Founder & Chief Financial Officer

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Otobende

Mar 2021 - Present (5 years 7 months)

Built the finance function from inception, leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls. Partnered on strategic planning and led the seed investment round, scaling the platform to 4,000+ customers and 150+ service providers.

Financial Planning Budgeting Forecasting Internal Controls Investor Relations Fundraising Financial Modeling Strategic Planning Team Leadership

Co-Founder & Chief Financial Officer

SubGen

Aug 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 4 months)

Established and led the finance organization, overseeing Finance, FP&A, HR, and Legal coordination across the US and Türkiye. Closed the seed investment round and structured the legal and financial operating model for international expansion.

Financial Planning Cash Flow Management Budgeting Forecasting Investor Reporting Financial Modeling Due Diligence Legal Structuring

Chief Financial Officer & Chief Business Intelligence Officer

Sinemia

Oct 2017 - Jul 2019 (1 year 9 months)

Built and led Finance, Business Intelligence, HR, and Procurement during rapid international expansion. Scaled the business to over USD 35M in ARR and managed a 14-person team, partnering with the CEO on fundraising and strategic planning.

Financial Planning Business Intelligence KPI Monitoring IFRS Reporting Internal Controls Fundraising Investor Relations Team Leadership Fraud Detection

Financial Analyst

Abbott

Jan 2016 - Oct 2017 (1 year 9 months)

Led FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and executive reporting for three divisions across six markets, representing over USD 140M in annual revenue. Managed month-end closing and consolidation under US GAAP, reducing DSO by 15%.

FP&A Budgeting Forecasting US GAAP Consolidation Accounts Receivable DSO Pricing Analysis Profitability Analysis Excel

Supervisor, International Tax & Transfer Pricing

EY (Ernst & Young)

Sep 2012 - Dec 2015 (3 years 3 months)

Delivered cross-border tax planning advisory to 10+ multinational clients and led transfer pricing analysis and documentation for 15+ clients. Promoted to Supervisor in 2014 to lead transfer pricing strategy and policy design.

International Tax Transfer Pricing Benchmarking Tax Compliance Tax Structuring Policy Design Documentation