Finance Manager – Istanbul (Hybrid) | Controls & Growth

OUP; Fatih; Hybrid; TRY 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Press Türkiye in Istanbul, hybrid role, seeks an experienced Finance Manager to lead accounting, tax, treasury and financial controls. You will drive compliance, optimize processes, and support strategic decisions while developing a high-performing finance team.

You will report to the Finance & Operations Director, partner with other departments for financial insight, and oversee ERP systems. Strong English and governance skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounting, tax, treasury, and financial control.
• Strong knowledge of local accounting standards, tax regulations, and financial governance principles.
• Demonstrated experience identifying, assessing, and managing financial and operational risks.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with an analytical approach.
• Ability to use financial insight and analysis to inform strategic and operational decision-making.
• Proven people management experience, with the ability to manage, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong proficiency in financial systems and ERP platforms; MS Dynamics 365 Business Central would be an advantage.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting, tax, treasury, and financial control activities and processes for OUP Türkiye.
• Ensure compliance with local accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal control requirements and proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks.
• Oversee cash flow management, banking relationships, credit control, and customer collections
• Deliver accurate month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and balance sheet reconciliations, while managing and supporting the Accounting Team through these processes.
• Ensure efficient use of ERP systems and drive continuous improvement of finance processes, controls and systems, including ERP enhancements.
• Take a key role in internal audit, compliance, and risk management activities, ensuring strong financial controls and governance.
• Support the Finance and Operations Director in finance initiatives and act as delegate when required.
• Partner with other departments to provide financial insight and support strategic decision-making.
• Manage, coach and develop the Finance team, fostering a high-performance culture and supporting continuous professional growth.

Skills

Accounting

Tax compliance

Treasury

Financial governance

Risk management

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

People management

ERP systems

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Oxford University Press Türkiye in Istanbul, hybrid role, seeks an experienced Finance Manager to lead accounting, tax, treasury and financial controls. You will drive compliance, optimize processes, and support strategic decisions while developing a high-performing finance team.

You will report to the Finance & Operations Director, partner with other departments for financial insight, and oversee ERP systems. Strong English and governance skills are essential for success.