Financial Controller

Samsung Electronics; Fatih; On-site; TRY 3,984,000 - 5,976,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Electronics in Turkey is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Controller to partner with Sales and Finance teams to drive profitability and strategic planning across the business. You will translate complex financial data into actionable insights, monitor trade spend and budgets, coordinate annual budgeting, track KPIs, and elevate commercial decision-making.

The role requires a 7+ year background in financial controlling, excellent English, and strong Excel/Power BI skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in financial controlling or commercial finance.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Advanced Excel; Power BI skills are an advantage.
• Strong financial and analytical skills with data-driven recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Identify growth opportunities, mitigate risks, and improve profitability with Sales Teams.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights and communicate the story to Sales Teams and Senior Management.
• Monitor and control trade spend budgets and evaluate investment effectiveness.
• Maintain and enhance promotional planning and profitability analyses.
• Translate the company's vision into sales plans and budgets, and monitor performance against targets.
• Track Sales Teams' KPIs, investigate variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide ongoing financial guidance and training to Sales Teams.
• Support Sales Teams in day-to-day commercial decisions by assessing financial implications.
• Coordinate annual business planning and budgeting with Finance and Sales Teams.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses to support business decisions.

Skills

English proficiency

Excel expertise

Power BI

Analytical skills

Financial storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Presentation skills

Data accuracy

Confidential data handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office

AI-enabled financial tools

Job description

• Partner with Sales Teams to identify growth opportunities, mitigate financial risks, and improve profitability.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights and clearly communicate the story behind the numbers to Sales Teams and Senior Management.
• Monitor and control trade spend budgets and activities, evaluating investment effectiveness and identifying opportunities to improve margins.
• Maintain and enhance promotional planning processes, including pre- and post-promotion profitability analysis.
• Translate the company's vision, strategy, and guidelines into sales plans and budgets, and monitor performance against targets.
• Track and analyze Sales Teams' KPIs, investigate variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide ongoing financial guidance and training to Sales Teams to strengthen financial understanding and commercial decision-making.
• Support Sales Teams in day-to-day commercial decisions by assessing their financial implications.
• Coordinate the annual business planning and budgeting process in collaboration with Finance and Sales Teams.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses to support business decisions.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in financial controlling or commercial finance.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; Power BI skills are an advantage.
• Practical ability to use AI-powered tools to support financial analysis, reporting, and process efficiency, with sound judgment in validating outputs and safeguarding confidential business data.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to turn complex data into actionable business recommendations.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and cultures.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.