Strategic Finance and Analytics Specialist

obilet; Fatih; Hybrid; TRY 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Birthday leave

Health insurance

Flexible working hours

Happy hours & company events

Self-development (Udemy access)

Job summary

Obilet is seeking a data-driven Finance Specialist to process monthly financial data, design control mechanisms, and analyze discrepancies for senior management. You will support budgeting and forecasting, develop long-term plans, and prepare reports for key stakeholders.

This role requires strong Turkish and English skills and a detail-oriented mindset. The candidate will work in a hybrid environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive financial accuracy and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or another relevant multi-disciplinary field.
• 3-4 years of professional work experience in tech or e-commerce, at a management consulting firm, or at an audit firm (Big4 experience is a plus).
• Excellent knowledge of Google Sheets and Microsoft Office Programs.
• Excellent command of Turkish and English, including writing and grammar skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with proactive ownership.

Responsibilities

• Process and validate monthly financial data from the Finance team.
• Design and implement control mechanisms to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Analyze discrepancies, errors, and missing information, and communicate findings to relevant business units.
• Verify the accuracy and integrity of data and reports for senior management and board.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting models, and their development.
• Perform detailed variance analyses between budgeted, forecasted and actual results.
• Develop LTBP and run scenario and sensitivity analyses for decision-making.
• Prepare analytical reports, financial projections, and presentations for key stakeholders.
• Monitor, analyze, and maintain KPI data with timely data entry.
• Support data analysis initiatives and contribute to performance evaluation processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Project management

Ownership & proactivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related field

Tools

Google Sheets

Microsoft Office

Job description

Founded in 2012, Obilet.com is a comprehensive travel and tourism platform offering bus, flight, and ferry ticketing, along with hotel bookings and car rentals.

With its advanced SaaS Inventory Management System (IMS) supporting bus carriers, over 25 million monthly visitors, and more than 15 million app downloads, Obilet is the leading player in both B2B and B2C markets in Türkiye and the Eastern European region.

Obilet has reached an agreement with BlaBlaCar for a strategic investment in exchange for a majority share in 2024. With more than 50 million transactions projected for 2026, Obilet continues its international expansion with the ambition of becoming one of the world's leading travel tech companies.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Process and validate monthly financial data received from the Finance team
• Design and implement control mechanisms to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and completeness
• Analyze identified discrepancies, errors, and missing information, and communicate findings to relevant business units
• Verify the accuracy and integrity of data & reports to be presented to the senior management and board
• Contribute to the enhancement, optimization, and continuous development of budgeting and forecasting models
• Perform detailed variance analyses between budgeted, forecasted, and actual financial results
• Develop Long-Term Business Plans (LTBP) and conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to support strategic decision-making
• Prepare comprehensive analytical reports, financial projections, and presentations for key stakeholders
• Monitor, analyze, and maintain assigned KPI data, ensuring accurate and timely data entry
• Support data analysis initiatives and contribute to business performance evaluation processes

To be successful in this role, you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or another relevant multi-disciplinary field
• 3-4 years of professional work experience at tech or e-commerce industry, at a management consulting firm, or at an audit firm (Big4 experience is a plus) in relevant departments
• Excellent knowledge of Google Sheets and Microsoft Office Programs
• Excellent command of Turkish and English, including writing and grammar skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously with a proactive mindset and strong ownership

What we offer:

Hybrid Working: We work hybrid, but our offices are always open for us

Birthday Leave: In the month of our birthday, we can take a day off on any day we choose

Health Insurance: We are by your side with our health insurance whenever you need it.

Flexible Working Hours: On the days we come to the office, we set our own start time with our flexible working model

Happy Hours & Company Events: With our New Year’s Event, #obiletfest and Happy Hours, we not only strive for success but also have a lot of fun along the way

Self-Development: Your growth is our focus, with access to online learning platforms like Udemy and various training programs designed to support your professional development

Best-in-class Teammates: We are all the best in our fields and we are confident about it

No Dress Code: We have no dress code. We can set the trend in our office with our style

Free Snacks & Drinks: Surprise breakfasts, desserts and fruits might be waiting for us in our office

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