Pelin Cengiz
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Experienced strategy and transformation manager with 8+ years of expertise in strategic planning, business performance management, and transformation initiatives. Skilled in designing and managing target operating models, implementing financial reporting systems, and driving cross-functional alignment. Proven ability to manage company-wide OKRs, ensuring effective goal-setting and monitoring processes to drive organizational performance. Adept at collaborating with executive leadership teams to deliver high-impact outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager-Strategy & Transformation
Property Finder
Dubai, UAE
08.2022 - 01.2025
- Design and execute the annual strategic planning process, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
- Cascade company strategy into actionable plans for local entities, incorporating specific market requirements
- Support the preparation of project plans and business cases for yearly strategic initiatives, enable alignment between product teams and finance during budget planning, contribute to GTM strategy development, and lead relevant work streams within initiative teams
- Develop and implement the company's quarterly goal-setting tool (OKRs), coordinating efforts across all departments, including product and commercial teams
- Monitor progress toward strategic objectives and organize quarterly C-level review meetings to report on performance
- Streamline company rhythm to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making processes
- Prepare data-driven content for Quarterly Strategy & Business Review (QSBR) meetings, including macroeconomic analyses, competitive positioning reviews, and updates on progress in key initiatives to inform executive decision-making
Manager-Consulting
PwC
, Turkiye
04.2018 - 08.2022
- Selected Project Experiences:
- Budget Model and Management Reporting | Chemical Manufacturing Firm in Turkey, develop a flexible budget model enabling scenario analysis and management report templates including financial and operational dashboards
- Target Operating Model Design and Implementation | Technology and Parking Firm in US, design end-to-end process architecture, organizational structure, and technology requirements, consolidating multiple legal entities into a single company
- Finance Transformation | Glass and Chemical Manufacturer in Turkey, design a finance operating model as part of an S/4HANA transformation, establish a shared service center, and manage end-to-end deployment
- Cost Distribution Model Design | Machinery Manufacturing Firm in Turkey, redesign cost and profit centers, allocation keys, and governance processes to improve pricing accuracy and operational efficiency
Associate-Audit
PwC
, Turkiye
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Conduct assurance assignments for financial institutions, providing detailed financial analysis to enhance clients' control environments
- Review accounting procedures to improve compliance and efficiency
Education
Bachelor’s degree (Honors) - Political Science and International Relations
Bogazici University
Turkiye 09.2011 - 06.2016
Skills
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Business Performance Management
- Goal-Setting Frameworks (OKRs)
- Target Operating Model Design
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Management Reporting
Languages
Turkish
Native
English
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manager-Strategy & Transformation
Property Finder
08.2022 - 01.2025
Manager-Consulting
PwC
04.2018 - 08.2022
Associate-Audit
PwC
09.2016 - 03.2018
Bachelor’s degree (Honors) - Political Science and International Relations
Bogazici University
09.2011 - 06.2016
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