Senior Finance Project Controller

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We are looking for an individual to join our controlling team in Turkey to support a growing organization. The successful candidate will take on a range of Business and Project Controlling responsibilities in the Transformers Business and will be based in Istanbul, Turkey.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide input to the Project Execution on financial aspects. Drive and seek for optimization of Project Cash Flow, Revenues, and GM contribution together with Project Director/Managers.
• Support the Project Manager in coordinating and preparing monthly project reviews. Participate in preparing the project cost report.
• Prepare financial analysis, management reports for different departments within organization and for factory manager.
• Participate in business planning and forecasting process for the area of responsibility and serves as the interface to HQ/HUB CFO.
• Prepare analysis for Business Review with HUB, Monthly Follow up of defined business KPI’s.
• Lead/Support process improvement and cost-saving initiatives to protect and increase the Group’s profitability. Support initiatives to achieve excellence in financial controlling and improvement of controlling processes, governance, and tools.
• Participate in month-end closing.
• Ensure correctness of the monthly balance sheet and income statement reporting in cooperation with the accounting department.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and country standards, regulations, and guidelines. Supports internal and external audits.

Your background

• University degree.
• Minimum 10 years of practical experience as a Project/Functional Controller in a complex environment, production controlling experience will be a plus.
• Experience with computerized accounting systems and financial reporting software including SAP.
• Outstanding attention to detail, accuracy and ability to multitask.
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced level of English