Financial Control & Reporting Executive
- Full-time
- Years of experience: 5 to 10 years
- Activity: Baking
- Contract type: Permanent Contract
Company Description
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.
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 Lüleburgaz, 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. 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.
In order to be able to fulfill our social responsibilities regarding the environment and our society by means of our R&D activities, we annually allocate approximately 30% of our industrial investments to policies on the protection of the environment.
As the key player of the global bread industry, our vision is ‘to delight people with innovative bread making and nutrition solutions for a better planet’. And our mission of ‘working together to better nourish and protect the planet’ carries Lesaffre to the future.
We are looking for a highly motivated Financial Control and Reporting Executive to join our Finance Directorate. This role is responsible for preparing, analyzing, and reporting financial and sales data in line with group standards, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. The position involves managing monthly closings, preparing profitability analyses, and supporting rolling forecast processes. The role reports directly to the Financial Control and Reporting Manager.
Be part of something meaningful. Apply now and help us shape a better future by delivering insightful financial analysis, reliable reporting, and responsible financial management.
Why Join Lesaffre?
• Make a global impact: Join a company that supplies over 180 countries and is actively shaping a more sustainable food and health ecosystem.
• Work with purpose: Be part of a strategic finance function supporting financial transparency, accurate reporting, and responsible growth.
• Grow in a global network: Collaborate with international finance and controlling teams and contribute to global best practices in financial reporting and analysis.
• Drive sustainability: Align your work with our team, promoting responsible financial control, efficient resource use, and long-term sustainability goals.
• Shape your future: Access ongoing development opportunities in a dynamic, people-centric culture.
Job Description
Your Mission
- Prepare and publish daily and monthly sales reports
- Perform monthly closing activities including sales closing
- Prepare profitability analyses and EBITDA bridge reports
- Contribute to audit processes by preparing requested reports and ensuring compliance with group standards
- Be an active participant in rolling forecast processes by preparing tonnage, price, and profitability analyses
- Prepare financial presentations and ad-hoc reports requested by management and regional management
- Provide ad-hoc reporting and insights to senior management, commercial teams, ensuring reliable data for decision-making
- Standardize reporting formats and ensure data quality through control mechanisms, supporting consistency across departments
- Drive operational efficiency by eliminating manual steps and implementing automation projects, enabling more time for value-added analysis.
Qualifications
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field
- Min. 5 years of experience in financial control and reporting
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (both written and verbal)
- Strong knowledge of SAP, HFM, and advanced MS Office (Excel, Power BI, VBA)
- Interest in reporting automation and digitalization, with the ability to adapt to new tools and technologies
- SAP Analytics Cloud knowledge is considered an advantage
- Solid understanding of IFRS standards
- Strong analytical thinking and a team-oriented approach with strong collaboration skills
Additional Information
This role requires Turkish language.
Contact: [email protected]