Corporate transformation
Programs that move structure, process, and culture at the same time.
Executive · Strategic Leader
Tolga Tanağardıgil
An executive perspective that grows organizations through clear direction, strong teams, and measurable outcomes.
10+
Years in Finance & Accounting
TR / EN
Multilingual practice
Global
Import, Export and Global Trade
TR
DE
NL
LU
Operations across Turkey and EU markets
Profile
Leadership that turns strategy into operating reality
As an experienced executive, I simplify organizational goals, align teams, and make operations produce results. Decisions are grounded in evidence; execution is grounded in people-first leadership.
My personal brand is built on transparency, continuous learning, and long-term value. I hold the same standard in corporate work and in my own development.
Growth strategy
Turning market, partnership, and business-model choices into action.
Leadership & teams
Clear ownership, mentoring, and high-performing teams.
Services
Services
Selected ways of working with organizations and leaders to turn strategy into operating reality.
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Strategic advising
Simplifying goals, clarifying priorities, and giving leadership teams a direction they can execute.
02
Corporate transformation
Program design and governance that move structure, process, and culture at the same time.
03
Leadership & mentoring
Working with emerging and senior leaders on judgment, team management, and operating discipline.
04
Growth & business development
Connecting market, partnership, and commercial-model choices to a measurable plan.
Experience
Oct 2024 — Present
Finance Manager & Board Member · 1
Big Dutchman Turkey
Own full P&L, financial controlling, group reporting, and statutory reporting for the Turkey entity, reporting to German HQ. Lead a 15-person cross-functional organization and serve on the executive board. Reduced month-end close by 20% via Lean Six Sigma; spearhead SAP/Oracle ERP enhancement initiatives.
Jul 2023 — Oct 2024
Finance Manager · 2
DKT International Turkey
Full ownership of financial operations, P&L, balance sheet integrity, statutory reporting, and month-end close. Corporate tax compliance (WHT, corporate tax, VAT); cash management, working capital optimization, and audit readiness.
Mar 2020 — Jul 2023
Senior Financial Analyst · 3
Genpact Turkey
Managed financial planning, analytics, and accounts lifecycle across 3 operating entities on Oracle ERP and ARM. Group reporting, cash management, and bank reconciliations; continuous improvement initiatives toward Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
Selected work
Selected work
A snapshot of programs designed for scale, clarity, and durable results.
Corporate Digital Transformation
Operational transformation program
A transformation effort that connected fragmented processes into one operating model, improving decision speed and visibility.
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Finance & AI
Market-entry and partnership architecture
Work that designed the partnership structure, commercial model, and first 18-month operating plan for a new market.
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Financial Controlling
Internal and External Controlling
End-to-end controlling design spanning internal cost structures, group reporting, and external statutory compliance for multi-entity operations.
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Blog
Blog
Notes on leadership, operating models, and growth.