Strategic Finance Director: IFRS, Forecasting & Growth

AYD AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY; Selçuklu; On-site; TRY 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

AYD AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY seeks a seasoned Finance Director to steer strategic financial leadership, oversee IFRS-compliant reporting, budgeting, and treasury. You will partner with the CEO and executive team to drive forecasting, capital allocation, and performance across manufacturing units.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years in senior finance roles, Big 4 exposure, and excellent English. Automotive industry experience is a strong advantage for guiding complex, fast-growing operations.

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.
• Proven experience as a Finance Director, Head of Finance, CFO, or equivalent in manufacturing or industrial environments (automotive a strong advantage).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, budgeting, cost accounting, and treasury management.
• Experience in large-scale, complex, and fast-growing organizations.
• Big 4 audit/advisory background highly desirable.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken); other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute AYD’s financial strategy aligned with growth and long-term plans.
• Partner with CEO and executive team; provide financial insight and decision support.
• Lead forecasting, long-range planning, and capital allocation strategies.
• Support M&A activities, joint ventures, and strategic investments when applicable.
• Oversee budgeting, KPIs, and performance monitoring across units.
• Manage external audits, statutory filings, and regulatory relationships.
• Implement strong internal controls and governance across the finance function.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

IFRS

Budgeting

Treasury management

Job description

AYD AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY seeks a seasoned Finance Director to steer strategic financial leadership, oversee IFRS-compliant reporting, budgeting, and treasury. You will partner with the CEO and executive team to drive forecasting, capital allocation, and performance across manufacturing units.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years in senior finance roles, Big 4 exposure, and excellent English. Automotive industry experience is a strong advantage for guiding complex, fast-growing operations.