Finance Manager

Company Description

MET Group is an integrated European energy company, headquartered in Switzerland, with activities in natural gas and power, focused on multi-commodity wholesale, trading and sales, as well as energy infrastructure and industrial assets.

The Group is represented in 17 countries: Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Croatia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey and Ukraine. The Group is also present in 32 national gas markets and 44 international trading hubs. 

MET Turkey Enerji Ticaret A.Ş. is a 100% subsidiary of the Switzerland based MET Holding AG which is one of the leading commodity energy companies in the CEE and Mediterranean region.  MET Turkey’s main objective is to be a pioneer player in natural gas and power supply and trading in Turkey and to provide services to our clients by leveraging on the European energy expertise of the MET Group.

Job Description

We are looking for a "Finance Manager" to join our team in Istanbul, Turkey. The role will report to the Country CFO as a Deputy with a dotted line report to the Group CFO.

Responsibilities:

• Become a trusted partner to multiple finance teams on Group level and help drive financially sound business decisions, support Country CFO in all financial matters and increase overall profitability
• Expand, manage and coach the local finance team to support growth
• Manage and oversee financial activities of MET Turkey related to accounting, reporting, tax management, treasury, credit management and budgeting  
• Provide support to other business departments and be part of local strategic projects

Accounting & Treasury Management

• Coordinate and oversee the daily operations of accounting in accordance with local regulation
• Be responsible of statutory financial statements
• Manage all external parties (accounting firm and tax advisors, auditors, tax authorities)
• Monitor and optimize cash management

Controlling Management

• Responsible for the management and presentation of the monthly reporting and analysis of business results to stakeholders on Group level
• Manage budget and forecasting processes (P&L, BS, cash flow) in accordance with Group deadlines
• Monitor and control profitability of the subsidiary (commercial margin, opex, capex)
• Implement and evolve digital finance and reporting systems

Credit Risk Management

• Define the local credit risk strategy
• Secure and monitor customer credit risk by setting up efficient processes and tools
• Manage collection processes and follow up performance of external parties

Back Office

• Coordinate and oversee the energy invoicing
• Implement and evolve billing systems and integrate with the accounting and banking systems

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience with at least 10 years in financial management preferably in the energy sector
• Strong expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, cost optimization and ERP systems
• Deep understanding of tax laws, regulatory compliance, and international financial reporting standards (IFRS)
• Audit background is a plus
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems (Logo, Sayax)
• Detail oriented, analytical, highly responsible, multitasking with excellent communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and drive financial efficiency
• Fluency in English is a must

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Attractive basic salary will be ready for this position. In addition, this position is eligible for an appealing performance bonus.
• MET offers a great international work environment, professional development, strong career opportunities, and competitive benefits.