Financial Controller Turkey

Location: Istanbul (Turkey)

Job model: Hybrid

Contract duration: 1 year (renewable)

We invite you to become a vital part of our EMEA Financial Control & Accounting (FC&A) team as the Financial Controller for our Turkish Premix business. Our FC&A EMEA team, consisting of around 140 dedicated professionals, is on an exciting journey to achieve ambitious goals, and we are seeking a talented individual who shares our passion for excellence and innovation.

In this role, you will lead and execute financial planning, actuals, closing, and reporting activities for the Turkish Premix entities, while fostering strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, you will act as the primary recipient of Finance Actuals and Closing services provided by our Financial Shared Services team, ensuring seamless and efficient operations.

Join us and contribute to our mission of driving financial excellence and innovation across the EMEA region.

DEI STATEMENT

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide timely, complete, accurate and reliable financial reporting for assigned entities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance.
• Point of contact for the finance business partner.
• Liaise directly with budget holders to support the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Prepare planning figures (e.g. based on top-down guidance)
• Point of contact for internal and external audits, including statutory audits
• Ensure agreed services, as agreed with Financial Shared Services, are delivered to standard.
• Support management reporting, monthly forecast/actual reporting deck 
• Responsible for (and analysis of) inventory, CAPEX and first line analysis and insight for actual, forecast and budget and setting up relevant allocation cycles in SAP.
• Provide all judgement based content (e.g. accruals, provisions, corrections) for the Journal to the Shared Service Centre.
• Provide evidence for the internal control framework

WE BRING

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers.
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;

The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.

• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity.
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things and an eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.

YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting/financial controlling. 
• Licensed Chartered Accountant is a strong plus.
• At least 3 years’ experience in accounting/controlling/auditing and a desire to learn and grow.
• Knowledge and experience of working in a shared service environment is a plus.
• Knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP.
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting processes.
• Solid experience in statutory audits.
• SAP experience is preferred.
• A team player with a critical and continuous improvement mindset.
• An ambitious and talented team player who will drive change within the organization.
• A self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills and strong stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English and Turkish.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. For further information, please contact Julia Adamenoka, Senior Talent Acquisition Expert ([email protected]). 

Pre-employment screenings are part of our recruitment process. You will be informed during the process what is expected of you. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMITMENT

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: (here,) there’s a place for everyone with us.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. 

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

ABOUT DSM-FIRMENICH

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

www.dsm-firmenich.com

AGENCY STATEMENT

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