BUDGET AND CONTROL SPECIALIST

Human Kapital; Süleymanpaşa; On-site; TRY 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation for relocation

Job summary

Human Kapital is seeking a Budget and Control Specialist for a global pharmaceutical/manufacturing client. The role sits in the Finance Department and reports to the Finance Director, supporting budgeting, cost control and financial reporting as the company migrates to a standalone structure.

Qualified candidates will have a Finance/Accounting degree, strong SAP FI/CO and MS Excel skills, and proven experience in month-end closing, variance analysis and inventory valuation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or related field.
• Experience in budgeting, cost control or controlling in pharma, FMCG or manufacturing industries.
• Active involvement in month-end closing, P&L reporting, budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate month-end closing and P&L reporting with Accounting; explain variances against budget, latest forecast and prior year.
• Prepare the annual budget and periodic forecasts; validate production volume, cost, headcount and expense assumptions.
• Analyze material, labor and overhead costs; track standard costs, PPV and scrap variances.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost control

P&L reporting

SAP FI/CO

MS Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Financing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration/Economics

Tools

SAP FI/CO

Job description

Our client, one of the world's largest independent contract manufacturing companies, is a foreign-capital company with a corporate structure, operating with a global-standard business culture and a professional working environment.

We are looking for a BUDGET AND CONTROL SPECIALIST to join our client's Factory, working within the Finance Department and reporting to the Finance Director. This person will ensure the continuity of budgeting, cost control and financial reporting processes of the company as it transitions to a standalone structure, and will have the opportunity to gain experience with reporting systems and cost analysis processes on a global scale.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a related field,
• Experience in budgeting, cost control or controlling, preferably in the pharmaceutical, FMCG or manufacturing industries,
• Active involvement in month-end closing, P&L reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes,
• Knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis (PPV, consumption, efficiency, scrap) and inventory valuation,
• Able to use SAP FI/CO modules effectively,
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office programs, especially Excel,
• Fluent English, at a level sufficient for reporting and meetings,
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with high financial and commercial awareness,
• Strong planning and organizational skills, results-oriented and able to take ownership,
• Able to collaborate effectively with different functions such as Production, Supply Chain, Procurement and IT, with strong communication skills,
• Able to adapt quickly to a new structure and production processes,
• Residing in, or able to relocate to, the Tekirdağ-Çorlu or Lüleburgaz area.
• Accommodation may be provided for candidates relocating from other cities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Coordinate month-end closing and profit and loss (P&L) reporting with Accounting; explain variances against budget, latest forecast and prior year.
• Prepare the annual budget and periodic forecasts; validate production volume, cost, headcount and expense assumptions with the relevant teams.
• Analyze material, labor and manufacturing overhead costs; track standard costs, purchase price variances (PPV), and consumption, efficiency and scrap variances.
• Monitor inventory valuation, provisions, slow-moving inventory and days inventory outstanding (DIO); provide analysis for working capital and cash improvements.
• Track the capital expenditure (CAPEX) budget and actuals; prepare financial analysis for investment evaluations.
• Check the accuracy of SAP costing and master data; resolve data issues with Finance, IT and operations teams.
• Conduct financial reviews with Production, Supply Chain and Procurement; report risks, opportunities and actions to the Finance Director.
• Keep checklists and process documentation up to date, contribute to reporting improvements and carry out the handover; comply with the company's ethics, information security, quality and occupational safety procedures.