Director of Financial Affairs

Aksa Power Generation; Fatih; Sur place; TRY 900 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Aksa Power Generation, a Kazancı Holding subsidiary, invites a seasoned Director of Financial Affairs to join our Kavacık Headquarters in Istanbul. You will lead Budget & Reporting and General Accounting, with near-term oversight of Cost Accounting, coordinating with domestic and international operations to ensure accurate, compliant financial leadership.

The role requires 15+ years in finance, Big4 background, SAP expertise, advanced English, and strong budgeting, consolidation, and costing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Accounting.
• Big4 background and senior finance experience in the private sector.
• Strong budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis experience with tax/compliance knowledge.

Responsabilités

• Lead General Accounting, Budget & Reporting, and Cost Accounting departments.
• Oversee budgeting, planning, and reporting processes.
• Coordinate accounting and tax practices across domestic and international locations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for senior management.
• Manage consolidation and elimination processes for group companies.
• Establish and improve control systems to ensure data accuracy.
• Lead cost accounting related to production costs, profitability, and efficiency.
• Provide forecasts, financial models, and strategic analyses for decision-makers.
• Ensure SAP usage and drive related improvement projects.

Description du poste

Aksa Power Generation, a subsidiary of Kazancı Holding, is one of the leading manufacturers of power generation systems in the world.

Aksa operates in the manufacturing, technology development, marketing, and distribution of power generation and energy systems. The company exports its products to 178 countries and offers a wide product range including diesel generators, portable generators, marine generators, natural gas generators, control panels, soundproof canopies, and lighting towers.

Aksa has manufacturing facilities in Türkiye, China (the world’s largest power generator production facility), the United States, and Spain (under the Dagartech brand). The company also operates a trade and assembly center in the Netherlands to support and serve its European customers.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Aksa Power Generation is looking for a Director of Financial Affairs for its Kavacık Headquarters in Istanbul.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and coordinating the Budget & Reporting and General Accounting departments, and in the near future Cost Accounting processes. The role will also work closely with the company’s domestic and international operations to ensure effective financial management and reporting across the organization.

WHAT MUST/MAY YOU HAVE (GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS)

Must

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, etc.)
• At least 15 years of experience in finance and accounting processes
• Big4 background and later senior finance experience in the private sector
• Strong experience in budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis
• Knowledge of consolidation and elimination processes
• Strong managerial knowledge of general accounting and cost accounting processes
• Proficient in tax, and regulatory compliance practices.
• Experience with SAP ERP systems
• Advanced English skills
• Strong communication and coordination skills to work with global teams
• No restriction for domestic and international travel

Nice to Have

• Finance experience in the manufacturing sector and/or experience in global organizations
• Experience in ERP transition projects
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA
• CPA or similar international finance certifications
• Experience in M&A (mergers and acquisitions) and financial integration processes

WHAT WILL YOU DO (JOB DESCRIPTIONS)

• Ensure effective and coordinated work of the General Accounting, Budget & Reporting, and Cost Accounting departments.
• Manage and improve the company’s budgeting, planning, and reporting processes.
• Coordinate accounting and tax practices across domestic and international locations with relevant departments.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and present them to senior management.
• Manage consolidation and elimination processes for group companies and overseas offices.
• Establish and improve control systems to ensure accurate and reliable company data.
• Lead and analyze cost accounting processes related to production costs, product profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Analyze company performance and develop recommendations to improve profitability and cost efficiency.
• Prepare management reports and analytical evaluations for senior management.
• Work closely with domestic and international finance teams to ensure coordination and standard practices.
• Provide analysis, forecasts, and financial models to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure processes follow corporate governance, internal control principles, and company policies.
• Ensure effective use of SAP systems and lead related improvement projects.
• Manage the performance and development of finance teams and support organizational efficiency.
• Support process improvement, risk management, automation, and digitalization within the finance organization.