Strategic Finance Leader & Business Partner

Canon EMEA; Fatih; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Canon EMEA in Fatih, Istanbul seeks an experienced Senior Finance Controller to lead financial controlling, accounting, cash collection, and reporting in line with IFRS and company policies. You will partner with Sales, Operations and Management to guide financial performance and strategic decisions.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, monthly reports, KPI tracking, and working capital optimization, with emphasis on project-based sales support and contract risk assessment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional finance qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CMA, or equivalent) is preferred.
• +12 years of progressive experience in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, and Cash Collection functions.
• Minimum 5 years of people management experience, including leading, coaching, and developing finance teams.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, including IFRS 16 Lease Accounting.
• Extensive experience in financial controlling, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Proven experience in accounts receivable management, cash collection, and working capital optimization.
• Experience supporting project-based sales organizations through financial and commercial consulting.
• Strong understanding of contract evaluation, project profitability analysis, and pricing strategies.
• Experience working in multinational and matrix organizations.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strategic Financial Thinking
• Business Partnership & Stakeholder Management
• Commercial Acumen
• Financial Analysis & Decision Support
• Leadership and Team Collaboration

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Analyze financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and provide recommendations to management.
• Prepare monthly management reports, KPIs, and variance analyses.
• Support strategic decision-making through financial modeling and profitability analysis.
• Provide financial support and commercial guidance for project-based sales opportunities.
• Support contract negotiations by assessing financial risks and commercial implications.
• Advise sales teams on margin optimization, payment terms, financing impacts, and profitability improvements.
• Review and approve financial assumptions used in customer proposals and tenders.
• Ensure accurate accounting records and compliance with IFRS and local statutory requirements.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and financial statement preparation.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate governance, and accounting policies.
• Manage lease accounting activities in accordance with IFRS 16 requirements.
• Review sales lease contracts and assess accounting treatment and financial impacts.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and efficiency improvements.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, financial controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of reporting, forecasting, and financial management processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

IFRS & IFRS16

Budgeting & Forecasting

Strategic partnering

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

English comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Canon EMEA in Fatih, Istanbul seeks an experienced Senior Finance Controller to lead financial controlling, accounting, cash collection, and reporting in line with IFRS and company policies. You will partner with Sales, Operations and Management to guide financial performance and strategic decisions.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, monthly reports, KPI tracking, and working capital optimization, with emphasis on project-based sales support and contract risk assessment.