Head of Finance

Head of Finance– Turkey

Location: Istanbul, Türkiye

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision.

From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence. Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation.

About the Role

As a key member of the Turkey Leadership Team, you will provide strategic financial leadership across the full scope of the business, including production. You will play a critical role in shaping business decisions through strong financial insight, ensuring performance, compliance, and efficiency while enabling growth.

You will act as a trusted business partner, guiding decision-making across customers, channels, categories, and products, while ensuring disciplined investment management and strong financial governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of country financial targets (Net Sales & Profit) in line with regional and global objectives, driving sustainable growth and margin improvement
• Own and lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring robust assumptions, cross-functional alignment, and high accuracy
• Establish and continuously improve controlling processes to monitor performance, identify risks, and drive corrective actions
• Provide clear, actionable financial insights through profitability analysis, variance reporting, and business recommendations
• Support strategic decision-making with scenario analysis and long-term financial planning
• Oversee plant and operational performance, ensuring efficiency, cost control, and continuous improvement
• Ensure effective management of trade terms, pricing, promotions, and customer deductions; optimize investments and minimize claims
• Lead cash flow and treasury management, including mid- and long-term forecasting and working capital optimization
• Ensure full compliance with financial, tax, and legal regulations, proactively monitoring changes and advising the business
• Act as the primary interface with regional and corporate finance functions across reporting, tax, and treasury matters
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous development
• Contribute as a trusted member of the Turkey Leadership Team, influencing enterprise-level decisions and business direction

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in Finance, Controlling, or Accounting, including senior leadership roles
• Strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, closing processes, and cash flow management
• Solid knowledge of statutory reporting, tax regulations, and local compliance requirements
• Proven track record of partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing business decisions
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities, with a passion for developing talent
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across functions and levels
• Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in Excel
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Experience in multinational and matrix organizations is a strong plus
• Fluency in Turkish and Business English
• No travel restriction

At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.