Emre Kaya
Malmo
Summary
Results-driven finance leader with expertise in strategic financial leadership, digital transformation, and change management. Proven track record in cost optimization and developing high-performing teams that drive impactful finance strategies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Technology Product Manager for Finance
Verisure
Malmö
08.2025 - Current
- A cross-functional broadening assignment following strong performance in finance leadership, to advance digital transformation across finance technology portfolios.
- Bridge business and technology functions, partnering with Finance and IT leaders to define priorities, manage investments, and deliver value-driven products.
- Shape and steer the product strategy for finance systems, aligning with organizational goals and long-term technology vision.
Finance Manager & Site Lead – Technology
Verisure
Malmö
08.2021 - 07.2025
- Led finance for a 500 FTE technology organization as site lead and management team member, shaping strategic and operational direction.
- Held full financial accountability by driving budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and audit readiness with precision and strategic foresight.
- Managed and developed a high-performing controller team, ensuring clarity, alignment, and financial discipline across the technology portfolio.
- Partnered closely with the CTO and technology strategy team on strategic initiatives, including offshoring efforts that reduced cost per FTE by 15%.
Senior Controller - Technology
Verisure
Malmö
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Business partnering for IT and R&D organizations, managing controlling activities such as budgeting, variance analysis, reporting, and cost allocation.
- Led a finance scalability initiative that reconciled reporting across four innovation offices, consolidating four decks into one, and saving one FTE.
Senior Controller - Operations
British American Tobacco
Malmö
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Managed P&L, BS, CF, and key manufacturing metrics while business partnering with production, logistics, and QA departments.
- Led a waste optimization project by mapping production processes, identifying waste drivers, and proposing a machine investment that reduced waste by 5%.
Controller
Philip Morris International
Istanbul
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Conducted financial forecasting, sensitivity analyses, and reviews of P&L/BS, ensuring accurate reporting and strategic insight for company operations.
- Participated in SOX, led audit reviews, conducted risk assessments and control testing, and worked with management to develop commercial solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Middle East Technical University
Turkey06-2015
Skills
- Strategic Financial Leadership
- Finance Business Partnering
- High Performing Teams
- Digital Transformation
- Change Management
- Cost Optimization
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Turkish
Native
Native
Timeline
Technology Product Manager for Finance
Verisure
08.2025 - Current
Finance Manager & Site Lead – Technology
Verisure
08.2021 - 07.2025
Senior Controller - Technology
Verisure
08.2020 - 07.2021
Senior Controller - Operations
British American Tobacco
06.2018 - 07.2020
Controller
Philip Morris International
01.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Middle East Technical University