Financial Director

Position: Financial Director

Location: Istanbul

Company: A subsidiary of Zeren Group Holding

About the Role

A leading and rapidly expanding furniture manufacturing and retail company is seeking a strategically minded and results-driven Financial Director to oversee all financial operations and contribute to the company’s sustainable growth.

The Financial Director will report directly to the General Manager, acting as a key business partner to the CEO and Board of Directors, ensuring strong financial governance, operational efficiency, and long-term profitability across multiple business lines and geographies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy in alignment with overall business goals and group policies.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes to ensure transparency and accuracy.
• Manage cost optimization, profitability analysis, and pricing strategies for both manufacturing and retail operations.
• Ensure liquidity management, capital structuring, and investment planning are aligned with growth targets.
• Maintain full compliance with local and international accounting standards, tax regulations, and corporate governance principles.
• Partner closely with operational leaders to enhance production efficiency, inventory turnover, and working capital performance.
• Lead ERP (SAP or equivalent) finance integrations and digital transformation initiatives across the finance function.
• Provide financial insights for new store openings, export growth, and potential M&A activities.
• Build, coach, and inspire a high-performing finance team focused on accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration (Master’s/MBA preferred).
• Minimum 10–15 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (Finance Director, CFO, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in manufacturing, retail, or FMCG sectors — preferably within furniture, design, or consumer goods industries.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, production finance, and multi-channel sales dynamics.
• Proficiency in SAP or ERP-based systems and advanced financial reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic yet hands-on mindset, capable of driving both financial discipline and innovation.
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages are a plus.