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Job Description

Job purpose:

As a member of this fast-pace, complex and dynamic region, this individual will be the key point of contact and responsible to support the affiliates in the following processes according the predefined SOPs and SLAs.

This position is based in Istanbul – Turkey LO, reports to Finance Sr. Manager that will lead the MEA FP&A / Finance Hub, and will support Middle East & Africa countries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Main responsible for the consolidation of 5 clusters and HQ (a total of 17 planning units)
• Executes monthly Sales Landing process
• Prepares regular monthly OPEX reports
• Provides monthly and ad-hoc analyses and reports
• Assists annual budgeting, business and strategic planning processes
• Ensures internal and external reporting deadlines are met
• Works on improving the use of systems or new systems to be adapted.
• Contributes to improve relationships with internal stakeholders as well as external customers by pro-active communication and timely response to customer issues
• Takes part in or leads projects as assigned by the F&A Function Head or FP&A Manager
• Communicates and provides direction to countries/clusters about financial trends and their business implications
• Provides decision support to various stakeholders (BU’s, project teams etc.)
• Maintains digital finance framework which consists of standard templates and digital applications
• This position is expected to be a backup for the Senior Finance Manager for FP&A related tasks

Skills / Knowledge/ Experience / Education Required

The knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of this position are typically acquired through the following combination of education, experience and knowledge or the equivalent.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required. An undergraduate degree in science/engineering with an MBA (finance emphasis) also acceptable
• Solid understanding of consolidated reporting is essential
• 4 + years of corporate level experience with 2 + years of progressive finance / accounting experience
• Good general business knowledge (e.g., industry, finance, applicable laws, tax, insurances)
• Excellent knowledge of financial systems and tools (SAP, Hyperion, etc.)
• Excellent user of Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
• Good knowledge about digital finance applications (Tableau, Power BI, etc.). Tableau experience is a big plus.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, work effectively with cross functional partners and drive process improvement projects
• Fluent in English, in oral and written communication

Preferred Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of US GAAP
• Detail oriented; strong business analytical skills
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills including familiarity with finance and accounting terms
• Proven ability to work effectively in in ambiguous situations and team environment
• Natural drive for process improvement & resource optimization
• Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to influence people across functions and levels
• Ability to think strategically
• MBA and/or CPA
• Pharmaceutical/Biotech experience