Corporate Finance Manager

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. We are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry 

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey!

BAT TURKEY IS LOOKING FOR A CORPORATE FINANCE MANAGER!

SENIORITY LEVEL: Mid-Level Management

FUNCTION: Finance

LOCATION: Istanbul, Turkey

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

This role is part of Turkey Corporate Finance Team.

The primary responsibility of the role is to proactively support the delivery of Statutory & Management Reporting (actual financials) and drive operational improvements. This role’s day-to-day focus is liaising between Accounting, Tax and Corporate Finance to ensure timely and accurate Group Financial Reporting and working with the market to deliver robust and agile financial forecasting, reporting, and meaningful analysis, mainly for senior finance collaborators and key business meetings. 

Reports to: Cluster Senior Corporate Finance Manager

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Leading and ownership of month-end closing activities and actuals reporting of statutory and management financials such as profit & loss, balance sheet and cash flow.
• Leading and ownership of company’s general & administrative expenses budgeting and reporting
• Overseeing and managing financial statements with an ability to analyze the actual/budget variances, journal entries and bridge IFRS and local-GAAP.
• Ensuring that all financial transactions are properly recorded and reported, in accordance with company policies and accounting standards (IFRS and local-GAAP).
• Investigating and responding to ad-hoc queries by group statutory team related to financial reporting across profit & loss, balance sheet, cash flow etc.
• Liaising between accounting and corporate finance to ensure timely and accurate group financial reporting.
• Monitoring the latest updates in accounting standards and regulations to make necessary adjustments when required.
• Operating internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting in scope of SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act)
• Leading external and internal audit engagement
• Other ad-hoc tasks requested by Head of Finance/senior stakeholders

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in business administration/economics/accounting/finance.
• At least 7 years of finance/accounting experience in global FMCG industry.
• Advanced IFRS knowledge (Turkish GAAP knowledge is a plus)
• Proficiency in SAP modules and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent command of verbal and written English
• Ability to work with all levels within the organization & experience in managing senior stakeholders.
• Professional accountancy qualification is a plus (i.e. SMMM, /ACCA/CIMA).
• Experience in Big 4 is a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Hybrid work (3 days office / 2 days home)
• Flexible working hours
• Company car
• Lunch in the office
• Competitive salary, annual bonus
• Health and life insurance
• Learning and development opportunities
• Diverse and dynamic team

What we offer you?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn’t limited by boundaries; it’s propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn’t just a statement – it’s a reality we’re eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You’ll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

WHY JOIN BAT?

We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.

We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their own venture.

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.

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