Elvin Avazzade
@elvinavazzade
Financial controller with strong SAP expertise driving process improvements and reliable financial reporting.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Accountant & Financial Auditor
M&J Accuracy Consulting LLC
May 2017 - Sep 2019 (2 years 4 months)
Prepared financial records and audit documentation in line with accounting standards, assisted with tax planning and audit preparation, and recommended process improvements to enhance control efficiency.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
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
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.
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.
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