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FMC Human Resources

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h3><div><br>
FMC HR is looking for a Managing Director for the Turkish subsidiary of our international client, a leading manufacturer of components and systems for water treatment and water disinfection. Reporting to the Regional Sales Director, the position will lead sales and business development in T&uuml;rkiye and some neighboring countries with P&amp;L responsibility.</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Key Responsibilities</b></h3><br>
<ul>
<li>
Responsible for overall results and accountability for the P&amp;L and balance sheet</li>
<li>Manage cash flow, working capital, and optimize cost structures</li>
<li>Market and competitor analysis, find new business opportunities</li>
<li>Build a higher performing pro-active sales and marketing team</li>
<li>Build upon the existing company strategy and communicate it to the team across the countries</li>
<li>Be the face of the company for major customers, suppliers and the HQ</li></ul><br>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise</b></h3><br>
<ul>
<li>
Bachelor's degree; MBA is a plus</li>
<li>Experience in leading a sales organization in the manufacturing industry, preferably in a similar sector with P&amp;L responsibility</li>
<li>Fluency in Turkish and English is a must</li>
<li>Well-developed business development / sales / marketing skills; an opportunity seeker and deal maker</li>
<li>Strong leadership qualities, able to inspire others and build trust</li>
<li>Strong change management capability</li>
<li>Financially astute, understands the financial ramifications of actions</li>
<li>Residing in Istanbul</li>
</ul><div>
<br>
Location: Istanbul Asian Side<br>
<br>
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</div><div></div><div>
<i>https://fmcgroup.com/kisisel-verilerin-korunmasi-kanunu-aydinlatma-metni</i></div><div></div><div><i><br>
</i></div><div><i>
FOREIGN MARKET CONSULTING &#304;NSAN KAYNAKLARI DANI&#350;MANLIK T&#304;C. LTD. &#350;T&#304;. &Ouml;zel &#304;stihdam B&uuml;rosu olarak 10/05/2025 &ndash; 09/05/2028 tarihleri aras&#305;nda faaliyette bulunmak &uuml;zere, T&uuml;rkiye &#304;&#351; Kurumu taraf&#305;ndan 09/05/2025 tarih ve 18232765 say&#305;l&#305; karar uyar&#305;nca verilen 406 no.lu belge ile faaliyet g&ouml;stermektedir.</i></div><div><i>
</i></div><div><i>
https://career.fmcgroup.com</i></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
About FMC Human Resources</b></h3><div>
FMC Human Resources is part of the FMC Group, handling the recruitment process for our clients and our Group companies.</div></div>

Managing Director

Misli

<div>
 <p>
  We are looking for a Director of the CEO Office who will report directly to the CEO.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   General Overview:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  CEO Office Director is responsible for end-to-end management of the economic modeling and business planning for new ideas, products, and services, ensuring their commercialization and market launch. This role contributes to the company&rsquo;s growth objectives by driving strategic initiatives, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and supporting transformation efforts across the organization.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Key Responsibilities:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Develop economic models and business plans for new ideas, products, and services; create launch and go-to-market strategies.
  </li>
  <li>
   Analyze, interpret, and present financial data in a clear and actionable format.
  </li>
  <li>
   Define investment business cases and performance measurement frameworks.
  </li>
  <li>
   Identify necessary partners for regulatory compliance and strategic support.
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborate with product development and strategic design teams to align prioritization with market testing.
  </li>
  <li>
   Apply lean startup principles to test ideas and establish continuous feedback loops.
  </li>
  <li>
   Conduct competitive analysis, and feasibility studies to identify growth opportunities and analyze market research data.
  </li>
  <li>
   Establish and manage OKR systems, integrating them into performance evaluation processes.
  </li>
  <li>
   Work with the CEO and HR teams to set budget targets and monitor performance.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure effective communication and follow-up on meeting outcomes and action plans.
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead cross-functional teams to define business model variations and launch strategies.
  </li>
  <li>
   Promote a culture of continuous improvement and agile practices across the organization.
  </li>
  <li>
   Rapidly learn new domains (e.g., sports betting) and apply innovative approaches to drive growth.
  </li>
  <li>
   Align strategic direction with corporate culture and lead entrepreneurial initiatives.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Required Qualifications:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   10+ years of experience in business development, strategy, finance, or related fields.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting skills.
  </li>
  <li>
   Knowledge of product development, marketing, and customer experience.
  </li>
  <li>
   Familiarity with Agile methodologies and MVP development.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proven leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to simplify complex business models into actionable strategies.
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience in technology, innovation, or digital transformation projects is a plus.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
 </p>
</div>


CEO Office Director

AbbVie

<div><div><p>AA Marketing Director
</p></div><div><div><p>Istanbul TR-34, 34</p>
</div></div><div><div><ul><li><b>Function: </b>Allergan Aesthetics
</li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><b>Job Type:</b> Full-time
</li></ul></div></div><p>Job ID: R00134271</p></div><p></p>
<br><div><p>Company Description</p><p><br>
At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Our aesthetics portfolio includes facial injectables, body contouring, plastics, skin care, and more. Our goal is to consistently provide our customers with innovation, education, exceptional service, and a commitment to excellence, all with a personal touch. For more information, visit https://global.allerganaesthetics.com/. Follow Allergan Aesthetics on LinkedIn.<br>
Allergan Aesthetics | An AbbVie Company</p><p><br>
Job Description</p><p><br>
The AA Marketing Director holds direct responsibility for the development and effective implementation of a local market plan for the Medical Aesthetics products within Turkey. They will provide input to International Marketing &amp; Commercial Operations (IMCO) planning to ensure close alignment between IMCO brand strategy and local implementation within Turkey.<br>
<br>
<b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><b>
Leads Marketing Strategy and Execution</b></li></ul><ul><li>
Leads the country team and ensures the team develops and executes local market plans in line with IMCO marketing plans. Be a member of AA Management Team and provide input for all LT and management related subjects</li><li>
Contributes to the development of IMCO strategy with the Regional marketing team and acts as the co-ordinating and communications link between the IMCO Brand Team and the country team.</li><li>
Develops local market plan in line with IMCO strategy and agrees with General Manager, also agreeing split of promotional budget between local programs within country to achieve local Consumer &amp; Brand &amp; Digital Marketing objectives.</li><li>
Identifies clear roles and responsibilities for delivery of local marketing tactics and agrees with General Manager. Communicates the roles and responsibilities to relevant stakeholders including Business Excellence team, Sales Management, AMI, Agencies.</li><li>
Follow up the management of local &amp; global Congresses with PMs and new indication launches to ensure alignment with local Business Plan, Regional marketing strategy and Congress/Medical Education plans.</li><li>
Anticipates competitor strategy, makes recommendations to General Manager and develops counter-plans.</li><li>
Tracks implementation of activities in the local market plan working with agencies and country team to ensure timely and effective execution.</li><li>
Reviews implementation of the local market plan and feeds back to IMCO team. Monitors public competitor activities (spending time in field to understand the local market) and ensures local organisation and regional marketing are kept up to date.</li><li>
Maintain contact with key accounts; identify opportunities for corporate marketing and cultivate as appropriate.</li><li>
Arrange, execute and control country expense within approved allocated budget.</li><li>
Develop and manage the expense budget within plan regularly monitor performance.</li><li>
Manages promotional budget to maximum effect ensuring effective spend to deliver sales and profit targets.</li><li>
Trains country sales force in the execution of market programs and use of materials.</li><li>
Set short-term objectives that drive toward longer-term goals or strategies and monitor. Stay with a plan of action until the desired objective is achieved.</li><li>
Look to the future; identify emerging opportunities and seize them.</li></ul><p></p><ul><li><b><br>
Management and Delivery of Promotional Materials</b></li></ul><ul><li>
Collaborate with product managers in the team to ensure promotional materials, Congress and HCP Training materials are managed through local regulatory approval process and are translated and delivered in line with Regional marketing strategy and local market plan.</li><li>
Reports on effectiveness of local materials and activities to agree local amendments with Area marketing team and General Manager.</li></ul><p></p><ul><li><b><br>
Sales and Financial Objectives</b></li></ul><ul><li>
Participate in annual forecasting cycle as well as plan process including forecasting and expense planning.</li><li>
Routinely utilise market data to appraise brand performance and market evolution and take action as appropriate.</li><li>
Prepare LRP (long range plan) in line with IMCO recommendations based on local market dynamics.</li><li>
Collaborates with local team to identify and implement all effective action necessary towards achievement of agreed sales targets for country.</li><li>
Anticipates competitor strategy, makes recommendations to General Manager and develops counter-plans.</li><li>
Manages promotional budget to maximum effect ensuring effective spend to deliver sales and profit targets.</li></ul><p><br>
Qualifications</p><p><b><br>
Knowledge &amp; Experiences</b></p><ul><li>
University bachelor degree or equivalent (preferably Business/Marketing or Lifescience)</li><li>
Minimum 10+ years of professional commercial experience with at least 5 years of Marketing focus</li><li>
Experience Experience of Pharmaceutical / Medical Aesth / FMCG</li><li>
Sales and/or Sales Management experience preferred</li><li>
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral</li><li>
Fluency in English</li><li>
Good analytical skills</li><li>
Experience in training /coaching is a plus</li></ul><p><br>
Additional Information</p><div></div><p><br>
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.</p><p>
US &amp; Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html</p><p>
US &amp; Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:</p><p>
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html</p></div>

AA MARKETING DIRECTOR

Lesaffre

<div>
 <p>
  Lesaffre, which is a global reference in the yeast industry with its more than 170 years of accumulated knowledge, has been transmitting its international experience to Turkish bakery industry since 1992.
  <br/>
  <br/>
  <br/>
  <br/>
  We unite the Lesaffre experience with our wide-spectrum user population by means of our over 600 employees and our production facilities, including our production facility in L&uuml;leburgaz, which we have incorporated into our structure in 2015, in addition to our production facilities in Ceyhan and in Amasya, which have been in use since 1992, the year we started operating in Turkey.
  <br/>
  <br/>
  <br/>
  <br/>
  We work to become the closest business partner of our users with the help of our brands which specifically address diverse needs. For bakers and home users, we produce yeast in different forms. In addition to yeast, we also provide baking solutions like bread improvers, bread mixes, and blends to bakery sector. The products that we produce are used with confidence in more than 80 countries, including Turkey.
  <br/>
  <br/>
  <br/>
  <br/>
  In order to be able to fulfill our social responsibilities regarding the environment and our society by means of our R&amp;D activities, we annually allocate approximately 30% of our industrial investments to policies on the protection of the environment.
  <br/>
  <br/>
  <br/>
  <br/>
  As the key player of the global bread industry, our vision is &lsquo;to delight people with innovative bread making and nutrition solutions for a better planet&rsquo;.  And our mission of &lsquo;
  <strong>
   <em>
    working together to better nourish and protect the planet&rsquo;
   </em>
  </strong>
  carries Lesaffre to the future.
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   About the Role:
   <br/>
  </strong>
  <br/>
  Lesaffre T&uuml;rkiye is seeking an experienced and strategic
  <strong>
   Finance Director
  </strong>
  to lead the Finance and IT functions, ensuring sustainable growth, financial health, and operational excellence across all Turkish operations. Functionally, the Finance Director will collaborate closely with Lesaffre regional and group finance teams, while operationally acting as a member of the Lesaffre T&uuml;rkiye Leadership Team and reporting directly to the General Manager.
  <br/>
  <br/>
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <strong>
  Job Description
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Treasury &amp; Financial Management
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Proactively manage cash flow through 24-month and weekly forecasts, optimizing surplus funds and minimizing costs.
  </li>
  <li>
   Maintain strong relationships with banks and manage the company&rsquo;s banking portfolio efficiently.
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage foreign currency positions, mitigate risks, and provide actionable financial advice to support decision-making.
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborate with procurement and operational teams to analyze critical cost factors and their impact on cash flow.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support and advise the General Manager &amp; the region in decision-making.
  </li>
  <li>
   Monitor customer credit risks and implement measures to safeguard company assets.
  </li>
  <li>
   Organize and manage annual profit distribution with compliance and treasury planning in mind.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Accounting &amp; Reporting
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Ensure compliance with Turkish GAAP and IFRS, managing differences and coordinating internal and external audits.
  </li>
  <li>
   Liaise with tax authorities and consultants to optimize corporate tax, VAT, and incentives.
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead annual budgeting, business planning, and KPI forecasting, delivering insights to management.
  </li>
  <li>
   Coordinate and interact with internal and external audits; review and analyze audit outcomes.
  </li>
  <li>
   Analyze and present monthly and periodic financial performance, providing actionable recommendations.
  </li>
  <li>
   Drive cost structure analysis for manufacturing operations, ensuring accurate and insightful reporting.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
   System &amp; IT Function Management
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Oversee IT infrastructure, network security, and data backup across 5 operational locations.
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage IT CAPEX/OPEX budgets and lead ERP implementations, digitalization, and reporting standardization.
  </li>
  <li>
   Utilize ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and consolidation tools (e.g., HFM) to improve operational efficiency.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Qualifications
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Technical Skills:
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Strong proficiency in financial systems such as SAP, ERP platforms, and consolidation tools (e.g., HFM).
  </li>
  <li>
   Advanced knowledge of Turkish GAAP and IFRS standards.
  </li>
  <li>
   Expertise in managing cash flow, working capital, and foreign currency risks.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to monitor macroeconomic indicators, with robust skills in evaluating their potential impact on business operations.
  </li>
  <li>
   Familiarity with the financial and operational systems of the manufacturing sector and export compliance.
  </li>
  <li>
   Familiarity with export-related financial processes.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Leadership &amp; Interpersonal &amp; Personal Skills:
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Solid communication skills capable of building trust and influencing decision-making across departments.
  </li>
  <li>
   A strategic business partner mindset, collaborating effectively with purchasing, production, and commercial teams.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proven ability to earn and maintain the confidence of the General Manager and regional leadership.
  </li>
  <li>
   High level of reliability, agility, and adaptability in dynamic business environments.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong analytical thinking and advanced presentation skills.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to summarize complex data and maintain a big-picture view while ensuring attention to detail.
  </li>
  <li>
   Technological adaptability to drive innovation and operational efficiency.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong team leader with the ability to foster collaboration and innovation within the finance and IT teams.
  </li>
  <li>
   Fluent in Turkish and English.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Additional Information
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Contact:
  </strong>
  b.yildirim@lesaffre.com
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Please note that this role requires Turkish language.
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </p>
</div>


FINANCE DIRECTOR

DADA GRUP ŞİRKETİ

<p>&#350;&#304;&#350;L&#304;DEK&#304; MEDYA &#350;&#304;RKET&#304;M&#304;ZDE &Ccedil;ALI&#350;ACAK;</p><p>y&ouml;neticimize g&uuml;nl&uuml;k i&#351;lerinde destek olacak, organizasyon ve ileti&#351;im yetenekleri g&uuml;&ccedil;l&uuml; bir <b>Y&ouml;netici Asistan&#305; </b>ar&#305;yoruz.</p><ul><li>G&uuml;ler y&uuml;zl&uuml;, pozitif, i&#351;ine &ouml;nem veren, d&uuml;r&uuml;st.</li><li>S&ouml;zl&uuml; ve yaz&#305;l&#305; ileti&#351;im becerileri g&uuml;&ccedil;l&uuml;, ikili ili&#351;kileri kuvvetli.</li><li>Sorumluluk sahibi, detaylara dikkat eden, &ouml;zenli.</li><li>Dinamik, sorumluluk sahibi, geli&#351;ime a&ccedil;&#305;k,</li><li>Sistemli ve d&uuml;zenli &ccedil;al&#305;&#351;may&#305; benimsemi&#351;</li></ul><p>&#304;&#351; T&uuml;r&uuml;: Tam zamanl&#305;</p><p>Deneyim:</p><ul><li>Asistanl&#305;k: 1 y&#305;l (Tercih edilir)</li></ul>

YÖNETİCİ ASİSTANI

six senses

<div><p>As Director of Finance, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness.
<br>
Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and its strategic planning and development and ensure all directives, practices and initiatives are implemented, embraced, adopted within the hotel/resort.</p>
<p>
</p><div><b>Duties and Responsibilities</b>
<br>
As Director of Finance, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation of the Finance department within Six Senses financial operating standards. In conjunction with the General Manager and other executives, I am a key participant in setting the strategic direction of the resort.<br>
The duties and responsibilities will include:<br>
<ul><li>Establish and maintain effective management of the resort&rsquo;s accounting practices and provide a flow of financial information and reporting to all divisions and departments, Home Office and the owners.</li><li>Prepare the annual budget and capital expenditure plan and monitor actual financial performance to budget.
</li><li>Oversee the financial transactions, including approval of purchase requisitions and orders, payments, petty cash, payroll, audit and other financial requests.
</li><li>Ensure internal controls are in place to provide compliance with financial, legislation and taxation requirements and that our financial, payroll and information systems are effective.
</li><li>Respond immediately to audit issues and oversee required action to address deficiencies.</li><li>Continually improve the financial function in line with Six Senses practices.</li><li>Commit that the Purchasing practices will meet the requirements of the Six Senses Sustainability &amp; Eat With Six Sense platforms and guidelines.
</li><li>Undertake vendors/suppliers vetting, stocktakes and storage assessment at the required times to ensure all stock is on hand, properly stored and in line with Six Senses standards.</li><li>Establish and deliver pre-established financial returns related to revenue generation, profitability and ROIC.</li><li>Operate the property consistent with all legal, statutory and financial requirements and documentation, reporting systems, contractual obligations, security and safety protocols, communications, product and service standards, host management practices and budgetary controls are implemented, reviewed and maintained to ensure the successful operation of the hotel.</li></ul></div>
<p>
</p><div><b>Qualifications</b><br>
To execute the position of Director of Finance, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following:<br>
<ul><li>Possess a minimum of a Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent and 4-8 years in hotel accounting or audit with at least one year in an Assistant Controller or similar supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
</li><li>CPA preferred</li><li>Fluent in English and Turkish</li></ul><br>
</div><p>The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Director of Finance at Six Senses Kocata&#351; Mansions, Istanbul. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent in the position.</p>
<p>
Six Senses Kocata&#351; Mansions, Istanbul is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.<br>
</p><p></p><div><div><div>Six Senses serves as a changemaker and maintains a leadership commitment to community, sustainability, emotional hospitality, wellness, and crafted experiences, infused with a touch of quirkiness.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>Whether an exquisite island resort, mountain retreat, or urban hotel; Six Senses unites a diverse, multinational, and multicultural portfolio of properties. Each host brings to life the values in their own way, while delivering on the brand&rsquo;s vision: to reawaken people&rsquo;s senses so they feel the purpose behind their travels and ultimately reconnect with themselves, others, and the world around them.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>You&rsquo;re about to be the author of this journey that takes you through life&rsquo;s undiscovered passageways, hidden treasures, and meaningful experiences.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>It&rsquo;s a story unlike any other. Out of the ordinary, one could say. A journey across lands and seas, a tale about what it means to connect to the world around us.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>Let the journey begin.<br>
</div></div></div><div></div><br>
<p>Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.</p></div>

Director of Finance - Six Senses Kocataş Mansions, Istanbul

<div><b>Company Description</b><p><br>
Lesaffre, which is a global reference in the yeast industry with its more than 170 years of accumulated knowledge, has been transmitting its international experience to Turkish bakery industry since 1992.<br>
We unite the Lesaffre experience with our wide-spectrum user population by means of our over 600 employees and our production facilities, including our production facility in L&uuml;leburgaz, which we have incorporated into our structure in 2015, in addition to our production facilities in Ceyhan and in Amasya, which have been in use since 1992, the year we started operating in Turkey.<br>
We work to become the closest business partner of our users with the help of our brands which specifically address diverse needs. For bakers and home users, we produce yeast in different forms. In addition to yeast, we also provide baking solutions like bread improvers, bread mixes, and blends to bakery sector. The products that we produce are used with confidence in more than 80 countries, including Turkey.<br>
In order to be able to fulfill our social responsibilities regarding the environment and our society by means of our R&amp;D activities, we annually allocate approximately 30% of our industrial investments to policies on the protection of the environment.<br>
As the key player of the global bread industry, our vision is &lsquo;to delight people with innovative bread making and nutrition solutions for a better planet&rsquo;. And our mission of &lsquo;<b><i>working together to better nourish and protect the planet&rsquo;</i></b> carries Lesaffre to the future.</p><p><b>
About the Role:</b><br>
Lesaffre T&uuml;rkiye is seeking an experienced and strategic <b>Finance Director</b> to lead the Finance and IT functions, ensuring sustainable growth, financial health, and operational excellence across all Turkish operations. Functionally, the Finance Director will collaborate closely with Lesaffre regional and group finance teams, while operationally acting as a member of the Lesaffre T&uuml;rkiye Leadership Team and reporting directly to the General Manager.</p><b><br>
Job Description</b><p><b><br>
Treasury &amp; Financial Management</b></p><ul><li>
Proactively manage cash flow through 24-month and weekly forecasts, optimizing surplus funds and minimizing costs.</li><li>
Maintain strong relationships with banks and manage the company&rsquo;s banking portfolio efficiently.</li><li>
Manage foreign currency positions, mitigate risks, and provide actionable financial advice to support decision-making.</li><li>
Collaborate with procurement and operational teams to analyze critical cost factors and their impact on cash flow.</li><li>
Support and advise the General Manager &amp; the region in decision-making.</li><li>
Monitor customer credit risks and implement measures to safeguard company assets.</li><li>
Organize and manage annual profit distribution with compliance and treasury planning in mind.</li></ul><p><b>
Accounting &amp; Reporting</b></p><ul><li>
Ensure compliance with Turkish GAAP and IFRS, managing differences and coordinating internal and external audits.</li><li>
Liaise with tax authorities and consultants to optimize corporate tax, VAT, and incentives.</li><li>
Lead annual budgeting, business planning, and KPI forecasting, delivering insights to management.</li><li>
Coordinate and interact with internal and external audits; review and analyze audit outcomes.</li><li>
Analyze and present monthly and periodic financial performance, providing actionable recommendations.</li><li>
Drive cost structure analysis for manufacturing operations, ensuring accurate and insightful reporting.</li></ul><p><b>
System &amp; IT Function Management</b></p><ul><li>
Oversee IT infrastructure, network security, and data backup across 5 operational locations.</li><li>
Manage IT CAPEX/OPEX budgets and lead ERP implementations, digitalization, and reporting standardization.</li><li>
Utilize ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and consolidation tools (e.g., HFM) to improve operational efficiency.</li></ul><br>
<b>
Qualifications</b><p><b><br>
Technical Skills:</b></p><ul><li>
Strong proficiency in financial systems such as SAP, ERP platforms, and consolidation tools (e.g., HFM).</li><li>
Advanced knowledge of Turkish GAAP and IFRS standards.</li><li>
Expertise in managing cash flow, working capital, and foreign currency risks.</li><li>
Ability to monitor macroeconomic indicators, with robust skills in evaluating their potential impact on business operations.</li><li>
Familiarity with the financial and operational systems of the manufacturing sector and export compliance.</li><li>
Familiarity with export-related financial processes.</li></ul><p><b>
Leadership &amp; Interpersonal &amp; Personal Skills:</b></p><ul><li>
Solid communication skills capable of building trust and influencing decision-making across departments.</li><li>
A strategic business partner mindset, collaborating effectively with purchasing, production, and commercial teams.</li><li>
Proven ability to earn and maintain the confidence of the General Manager and regional leadership.</li><li>
High level of reliability, agility, and adaptability in dynamic business environments.</li><li>
Strong analytical thinking and advanced presentation skills.</li><li>
Ability to summarize complex data and maintain a big-picture view while ensuring attention to detail.</li><li>
Technological adaptability to drive innovation and operational efficiency.</li><li>
Strong team leader with the ability to foster collaboration and innovation within the finance and IT teams.</li><li>
Fluent in Turkish and English.</li></ul><br>
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Additional Information</b><p><b><br>
Contact:</b> b.yildirim@lesaffre.com</p><p>
Please note that this role requires Turkish language.</p></div>

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