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Eren Vural

Cost Planning and Analysis Executive
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Experienced Cost Planning and Analysis Executive with a strong background in manufacturing finance, budgeting, and cost accounting across the FMCG and Heavy Industry sectors. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with deep expertise in SAP CO modules, cost closing processes, and profitability analysis.

Currently driving cost planning and analysis initiatives at Hayat, bridging the gap between operational efficiency and financial performance.

Work Experience

HAYAT
Full-time · 3 yrs 3 mos
Cost Planning and Analysis ExecutiveDec 2025 - Present
  • Leading cost planning and analysis operations, managing SAP-CO modules cost closing for business units in accordance with legal regulations and company accounting policies.
  • Preparing and sharing actual monthly profitability and cost reports with relevant departments and top management.
  • Responsible for plant budget preparation, cost budget analyses, and variance reporting to drive operational efficiency.
  • Working closely with related departments to calculate incentives and manage legal mandatory reportings.
Manufacturing Finance ExecutiveDec 2022 - Dec 2025
  • Managed the operational process of costing in accordance with legal regulations and company accounting policies.
  • Responsible for monthly SAP-CO modules cost closing for business units, preparing and sharing actual monthly profitability and cost reports.
  • Prepared monthly cost reports including Production Reports, Expense Reports, and Stock Aging Reports for relevant departments.
  • Responsible for preparation of product cost, standard and actual unit costs, and deep material analysis.
KANCA FORGING
Full-time · 3 yrs 11 mos
Budget and Cost Accounting SpecialistFeb 2022 - Dec 2022
  • Took part in budgets and forecasts preparation, performing comparison and analysis of budget/forecast against monthly results.
  • Executed planning, follow-up, and control processes related to budget and cost operations.
Cost Accounting SpecialistJan 2019 - Feb 2022
  • Performed analysis and reporting of production and end-of-period product costs.
  • Prepared cost improvement measures and managed end-of-period cost accounting and inventory operations.
  • Controlled, analyzed, and reported on order costs within the company.
SAR CAM
Full-time · 1 yr 7 mos
Project Costing SpecialistMay 2017 - Dec 2018
  • Substituted alternatives to customers by searching for suitable products to be used in projects.
  • Conducted cost analysis for custom/project orders.
  • Analyzed and reported on the status of given proposals.

Certifications & Skills

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Licensed by TÜRMOB (Union of Chambers of Certified Public Accountants of Türkiye), issued February 2023.

Certified in financial reporting, auditing, tax compliance, and accounting standards.
Core CompetenciesSAP CO (Controlling Module) · Budgeting · Financial Planning · Cost Accounting · Profitability Analysis · Manufacturing Finance · Cost Improvement · Inventory Management · Variance Analysis · Financial Reporting

Studies

Gebze Technical University
Master's Degree in Economics (2019 - 2022)

Thesis: "The effect of oil prices on the stock market: An empirical investigation"

Focused on empirical research methodologies and financial economics, applying quantitative analysis to understand macroeconomic impacts on capital markets.
Karadeniz Technical University
Bachelor's Degree in Economics (2010 - 2014)

Activities and societies: Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi İşletme ve Ekonomi Kulübü

Built a strong foundation in economic theory, quantitative methods, and financial analysis.