I am writing to apply for the Chief Financial Officer position. As a senior executive with over 15 years of experience in an international FMCG company in 2 key functions Finance & Sales in 4 different countries with a proven ability to maximize profit & shareholder value by managing and bringing to revenue growth windows and cost management and efficiency projects.

It is with great enthusiasm and confidence that I apply for the role.

In my current role as Regional Sales Director after 17 years of proven finance experience at Coca-Cola Icecek (hereinafter CCI - 5th Largest Bottler in Coca-Cola System) and solid academic Background (MBA and CPA), I have demonstrated solid performance to deliver Company’s business results. Below are some key examples of my key achievements during my career in CCI.

Commercial

To reach record high NARTD market share with a highest ever operating income margin. (2022)

Execution Cup winner in 2022, Award from The Coca-Cola Company based on certain KPIs. (Volume, penetration, market share and other executional metrics)

Obtained record high Customer Satisfaction Score.

Financial

Act as the first line advisor to both CEO & Board in Pakistan operations (in 2019 & 21) by tripling the operating profit in 3 years with a volume CAGR of 15%, NSR CAGR 40% (in currency neutral basis)

Leadership & People

Over my 10+ years tenure as finance head, I have built 4 Country Finance Heads to feed the Finance pipeline.

Introduce Pakistan Finance Academy to up-skill & re-skill people (advance analytics & power BI)

Sustainability

We took responsibility and initiated 9 projects as a sales center in zero waste, renewable energy, D&I, water saving, and human rights and also won Anadolu Group (Parent Holding Company) Bifikir award in sustainability.

I am confident that you will find I possess both the expertise and the personal qualities you look for in a candidate. I look forward to speaking with you more about my qualifications and welcome you to contact me at the telephone number or email address listed above. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Burak Ates