Efe Can Tuğbay, CMA, MSc

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Director Finance Control at Alesta Therapeutics

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Overview

Efe Can Tuğbay is a pragmatic finance leader with over 15 years of experience in FP&A, controlling, and C-level business partnering across multiple industries. He holds a Master of Science degree and a CMA certification, specializing in financial planning, ERP implementation, and data-driven reporting. Colleagues describe him as reliable, hands-on, and well-organized.

Outside of his finance career, Efe shows an interest in the video game industry, following major companies like Electronic Arts and Ubisoft. He has also hosted a podcast where he interviewed a career coach, discussing the professional challenges and opportunities for internationals working in the Netherlands.

He is an SAP Integration Award recipient and has authored multiple articles on financial planning and analysis.

Personality Overview

Big Vision Person

Fast But Thoughtful

Goal-Oriented

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Financial Planning & Analysis
His entire career is built on FP&A, controlling, and business partnering, with a focus on improving financial discipline and reporting quality through data-driven strategies.
Data-Driven Culture
Authored an article on fostering a data-driven culture and emphasizes data in his professional philosophy to improve decision-making and forecasting.
ERP & BI Systems
Has extensive hands-on experience implementing and transforming financial reporting with ERP and BI solutions, including SAP and Hyperion.

Media Appearances

Efe has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2026
Director Finance Control at Alesta Therapeutics
10-2024
Senior Financial Analyst at Avery Dennison
12-2021 - 10-2024
Senior Financial Analyst at ZOLA Electric
8-2019 - 3-2021
Business Analyst at SUZOHAPP
1-2018 - 9-2018
Senior Financial Analyst at Stryker

Education

2017 - 2019
Master of Science - MS from TIAS School for Business and Society
2001 - 2005
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from Uludag University

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Exp : 9 Location : Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director Finance Control at Alesta Therapeutics
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Insights For Selling To Efe Can

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Efe Can is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Efe Can

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Efe Can move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Efe Can take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Efe Can

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