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AYD AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY; Selçuklu; On-site; TRY 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

AYD Automotive Industry in Türkiye seeks a Finance Director to shape and execute the company’s financial strategy, partnering with the CEO and executive team to translate growth plans into actionable financial programs.

You will lead long-range planning, budgeting, and capital allocation, oversee IFRS reporting, tax compliance, audits, and risk management, while driving cost discipline across manufacturing operations. A hands-on leader with strong communication skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 10–15 years of progressive experience in finance roles, including senior leadership positions.
• Proven experience as a Finance Director, Head of Finance, CFO, or equivalent in a manufacturing or industrial environment (automotive experience is a strong advantage).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, budgeting, cost accounting, and treasury management.
• Experience working in large-scale, complex, and fast-growing organizations.
• Background in Big 4 audit or advisory firms is highly desirable.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute AYD’s financial strategy in alignment with corporate growth objectives and long-term business plans.
• Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team, providing financial insight, scenario analysis, and decision support.
• Lead financial forecasting, long-range planning, and capital allocation strategies.
• Support M&A activities, joint ventures, and strategic investments when applicable.
• Oversee budgeting, rolling forecasts across all business units and KPI monitoring.
• Ensure IFRS-compliant reporting and timely closing processes; manage audits and filings.
• Oversee treasury, cash flow, liquidity, and risk management.
• Design and strengthen internal control systems to ensure accountable, transparent, and auditable financial structure.
• Lead development of financial policies, procedures, and control standards.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Leadership

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

English proficiency

Problem solving

Cash flow management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Master's degree preferred

Job description

• Develop and execute AYD’s financial strategy in alignment with corporate growth objectives and long-term business plans
• Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team, providing financial insight, scenario analysis, and decision support
• Lead financial forecasting, long-range planning, and capital allocation strategies
• Support M&A activities, joint ventures, and strategic investments when applicable

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Performance Management

• Oversee the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts across all business units
• Establish and monitor KPIs to drive profitability, efficiency, and cost discipline
• Analyze financial performance, variances, and trends; proactively identify risks and improvement opportunities
• Lead cost optimization and margin improvement initiatives across operations

Accounting, Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with IFRS and local statutory requirements
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes
• Manage external audits, statutory filings, and relationships with auditors and regulatory authorities
• Ensure full compliance with tax regulations, corporate governance standards, and internal policies

Treasury, Cash Flow & Risk Management

• Manage cash flow planning, liquidity, working capital, and banking relationships
• Oversee treasury operations, credit management, and financial risk mitigation (FX, interest rate, etc.)
• Develop and maintain strong financial control frameworks to protect company assets

Internal Control, Transparency & Governance

• Design and strengthen internal control systems to ensure a highly accountable, transparent, and auditablefinancial structure
• Lead the development of financial policies, procedures, and control standards
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring continuous improvement of control environments

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing finance, accounting, and controlling teams
• Build a strong finance organization focused on accuracy, discipline, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and ethical financial management

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Minimum 10–15 years of progressive experience in finance roles, including senior leadership positions
• Proven experience as a Finance Director, Head of Finance, CFO, or equivalent in a manufacturing or industrial environment (automotive experience is a strong advantage)
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, budgeting, cost accounting, and treasury management
• Experience working in large-scale, complex, and fast-growing organizations
• Background in Big 4 audit or advisory firms is highly desirable
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus
• Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of financial discipline, integrity, and attention to detail
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear business insights
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Hands-on, results-oriented, and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment
• High sense of ownership, accountability, and ethical standards