Deniz Valestrand
About Deniz Valestrand
Deniz Valestrand is a Business Controller with extensive experience in finance and consulting, currently working at Truecaller since 2019. He has held various roles in reputable companies including Deloitte Sweden, Apotek Hjärtat, and Handelsbanken, and has a strong academic background in business and economics.
Work at Truecaller
Deniz Valestrand has been employed at Truecaller as a Business Controller since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for financial planning, analysis, and reporting. His work contributes to the overall financial strategy of the company, ensuring that Truecaller maintains its position in the market. His tenure at Truecaller has lasted for five years, during which he has developed expertise in managing financial operations within the tech industry.
Previous Experience at Deloitte Sweden
Deniz Valestrand worked at Deloitte Sweden in two capacities. He began as an Audit Associate from 2016 to 2017, where he gained foundational experience in auditing practices. He later advanced to the position of Audit Senior from 2017 to 2018, further honing his skills in financial audits and client management. His time at Deloitte provided him with a strong background in financial analysis and compliance.
Consulting Roles in Business Control
In addition to his current role at Truecaller, Deniz Valestrand has held several consulting positions in business control. He worked as a Business Controller Consultant at Apotek Hjärtat in 2018 for 11 months and at The Absolut Company in 2019 for 11 months. These roles involved overseeing financial performance and providing strategic insights to enhance business operations.
Education and Expertise
Deniz Valestrand holds a Master of Science in Business and Economics from Högskolan i Jönköping, where he studied Accounting from 2011 to 2015. He also participated in exchange programs at 香港城市大學, focusing on Marketing in 2014, and at EDHEC Business School, where he studied Finance in 2013. His educational background equips him with a solid foundation in financial principles and business management.
Background in Financial Services
Deniz Valestrand has a diverse background in financial services. Before his roles in business control, he worked at Handelsbanken as part of the Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing team in 2015. He also gained experience as an Accounting Assistant at Waters in 2014. His early career included positions in retail, such as Sales Advisor at H&M and Sales Associate at Massimo Dutti, which provided him with customer service experience.