FINANCE DIRECTOR

Lesaffre Iberica SA; Fatih; On-site; TRY 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational corporation in Turkey seeks a financial management professional to oversee cash flow, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and manage IT functions. You will play a key role in financial forecasting, budgeting, and risk management while liaising with banks and tax authorities. Strong knowledge of Turkish GAAP and experience with ERP systems are essential for this role. If you are adept at financial analysis and strategic planning, this opportunity offers a vibrant work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in cash flow management and financial forecasting.
• Strong understanding of Turkish GAAP and IFRS.
• Proficient in using ERP systems for financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and forecast cash flow effectively across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and liaise with tax authorities.
• Supervise IT infrastructure and coordinate budgetary processes.

Skills

Cash flow management

Relationship management

Foreign currency management

Financial analysis

Risk mitigation

Compliance with Turkish GAAP

Budgeting

ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

SAP

HFM

Job description

Treasury & Financial Management

• Proactively manage cash flow through 24-month and weekly forecasts, optimizing surplus funds and minimizing costs.
• Maintain strong relationships with banks and manage the company’s banking portfolio efficiently.
• Manage foreign currency positions, mitigate risks, and provide actionable financial advice to support decision‑making.
• Collaborate with procurement and operational teams to analyze critical cost factors and their impact on cash flow.
• Support and advise the General Manager & the region in decision‑making.
• Monitor customer credit risks and implement measures to safeguard company assets.
• Organize and manage annual profit distribution with compliance and treasury planning in mind.

Accounting & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with Turkish GAAP and IFRS, managing differences and coordinating internal and external audits.
• Liaise with tax authorities and consultants to optimize corporate tax, VAT, and incentives.
• Lead annual budgeting, business planning, and KPI forecasting, delivering insights to management.
• Coordinate and interact with internal and external audits; review and analyze audit outcomes.
• Analyze and present monthly and periodic financial performance, providing actionable recommendations.
• Drive cost structure analysis for manufacturing operations, ensuring accurate and insightful reporting.

System & IT Function Management

• Oversee IT infrastructure, network security, and data backup across 5 operational locations.
• Manage IT CAPEX/OPEX budgets and lead ERP implementations, digitalization, and reporting standardization.
• Utilize ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and consolidation tools (e.g., HFM) to improve operational efficiency.