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Elvin Avazzade

@elvinavazzade

Financial controller with strong SAP expertise driving process improvements and reliable financial reporting.

Germany
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What I'm looking for

I seek a finance role where I can lead process improvements, optimize reporting with SAP and analytics tools, support strategic decision-making, and drive accurate, timely financial close.

I am a finance professional experienced in financial controlling, record-to-report operations, and project finance across multinational environments. I have delivered measurable improvements in reporting efficiency, forecast reliability, and cost control while supporting SAP S/4HANA deployments and automation initiatives.

My background includes leading RTR operations for EMEA, directing commercial finance for offshore projects, and executing month-end closings under IFRS, HGB, and local GAAP. I have implemented SOPs, optimized management reporting, and supported audits and treasury activities to strengthen internal controls.

I bring hands-on expertise with SAP FI/CO, S/4HANA, Oracle HFM, Tagetik, Power BI, and data automation tools, and I communicate effectively in Azerbaijani, Turkish, English, and basic German. I seek roles where I can improve financial processes, enable better decision-making, and contribute to scalable finance transformations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

CG
Current

Financial Controller

Cimsa Cement Sales North GmbH

Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Executed HGB & IFRS monthly, quarterly, and annual closings in SAP FI/CO and improved management reporting efficiency by 30%, while streamlining sales order tracking to reduce manual workload by 40% and strengthening cash flow and EBITDA forecasting.

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy GmbH logoSG

Offshore Project Controller

Oct 2023 - May 2024 (7 months)

Directed commercial finance for offshore wind projects, improving operational efficiency by 20%, achieving 95% accuracy in actuals and billing, and reducing project expenditures by 15% through management of ~50 cost packages and enhanced forecast reliability.

AO

Senior Record to Report Expert

Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes PL Sp. z o.o

Mar 2021 - Sep 2023 (2 years 6 months)

Managed RTR operations across Turkey, France, and DACH under IFRS and local GAAP, led AICO automation and S/4HANA CFIN support, authored 25+ SOPs, and supported FP&A with budgeting and management reporting.

MO

General Ledger Accountant

Metro Services Sp. z o.o

Feb 2020 - Feb 2021 (1 year)

Processed GL entries and reconciliations via SAP for multiple countries, performed balance sheet and P&L reviews to ensure accurate accruals and timely closings, and prepared IFRS-compliant financial documentation for consolidation.

CL

Accounting and Tax Specialist

Chinar-R LLC

Dec 2018 - Sep 2019 (9 months)

Managed tax audits and statutory financial statements, handled AP/AR and payroll cycles, and supported budgeting and variance analysis to ensure compliance with national tax codes and improve reporting accuracy.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

WU

WSB University

Master of Management, International Business

2019 - 2022

Completed a Master of Management in International Business with coursework focused on international management and business strategy.

Koblenz University of Applied Sciences, RheinAhrCampus logoKR

Koblenz University of Applied Sciences, RheinAhrCampus

Erasmus Exchange Program, Business

2017 - 2018

Participated in an Erasmus exchange program at the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences focusing on business studies and cross-cultural academic exchange.

AU

Azerbaijan University

Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting and Audit

2014 - 2018

Earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Accounting and Audit, covering accounting principles, audit practices, and financial reporting.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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