Gunay Movsumova (Khudaverdili)
Summary
Dynamic and result-oriented leader with over 20 years of experience driving financial excellence and transformative strategies within the retail and distribution sectors. Expertise in developing financial vision that aligns with organizational goals, while effectively strategic planning and managing. Leader in providing actionable insights that inform decision-making, accelerate growth, and ensure long-term organizational sustainability.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Financial Resources and Accounting Department
Veyseloglu Group of Companies
11.2020 - Current
- Ability to develop and communicate a financial vision that supports the company’s long-term goals,
- Leading financial transformations, such as implementing new financial systems, restructuring, or integrating new business models,
- Manage liquidity to ensure effective use of financial resources and operational efficiency across departments,
- Defining and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) that align financial goals with company objectives,
- Cash flow management – monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing the inflow and outflow of cash within a business,
Chief Financial Officer
Gilan FMCG Trade and Distribution
03.2018 - 11.2020
- Lead the development and execution of financial strategies that support the company's overall business objectives and growth targets (Gabala Canning Factory, Guba CF, Lankaran CF, Pepsi PC)
- Provide strategic insights on financial performance, market trends, and potential investment opportunities to the executive team
- Preparing strategic cash flow plans in order to forecast company's cash inflows and outflows
- Oversee the creation and management of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial projections
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide insights into business performance
Head of Finance Department
PepsiCo Bottlers LTD Azerbaijan
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with PepsiCo's objectives in Azerbaijan
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure financial targets are met
- Evaluating the success of trade promotions such as discounts, in-store events, or joint marketing campaigns with retailers
- Analyzing key metrics like sales lift, return on investment (ROI), and customer engagement to measure the impact of promotions
Chief Accountant
Benkons LLC
04.2008 - 03.2018
- Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets and consolidation and reporting to the Company
- Direct and oversee all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of the organization
- Ensure the correctness, reliability and relevance of account balances in software
- Creation of tax reports, SSPF and statistic reports
Senior Specialist
The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Azerbaijan Republic
11.2006 - 04.2008
- Assists the unit head in preparation of financial reports to government entities, tax departments
- Prepares and reviews payment orders, invoices, advance reports and other financial documentation
- Performs accounting activities which include maintaining and control general ledger accounts
- Reviews and verifies the accuracy of accounting documents, payments and cash reports
Accountant
Azerbaijan Teachers Institute
02.2006 - 11.2006
- Preparation and submission of tax statements and pension fund reports
- Recording of all daily transactions and statutory reporting in 1C accounting software
Education
MBA - Business Administration
ADA University
01.2025
Ph.D. - Business Management
Azerbaijan State Economic University
07.2012
Master of Science - Business Management
Azerbaijan State Economic University
07.2007
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Azerbaijan State Economic University
06.2005
Skills
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Change and Growth Management
- Business Development
- Results Orientation and decision making
- Critical thinking and Problem Solving
- Leadership and People Development
Languages
English
Russian
Timeline
Director of Financial Resources and Accounting Department
Veyseloglu Group of Companies
11.2020 - Current
Chief Financial Officer
Gilan FMCG Trade and Distribution
03.2018 - 11.2020
Head of Finance Department
PepsiCo Bottlers LTD Azerbaijan
03.2016 - 03.2018
Chief Accountant
Benkons LLC
04.2008 - 03.2018
Senior Specialist
The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Azerbaijan Republic
11.2006 - 04.2008
Accountant
Azerbaijan Teachers Institute
02.2006 - 11.2006
Ph.D. - Business Management
Azerbaijan State Economic University
Master of Science - Business Management
Azerbaijan State Economic University
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Azerbaijan State Economic University
MBA - Business Administration
ADA University
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