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CFO - Pharma

Istanbul (Europe) Permanent TRY8,000,000 - TRY9,000,000 per year View Job Description
This role will ensure the company's finance function is running effectively with robust controls in place. You will be a key member of the management team, working closely with the Board to develop the business and drive through commercial ideas, providing strategic and operational financial leadership.
  • Strategic and experienced financial leader
  • A unique opportunity to shape the future of a thriving company

About Our Client

Our client is a leading health-care companies and headquarters located in Europe. This is a role for someone who has a passion and drive to really make a difference for their organisation in Türkiye.

Job Description

As Chief Financial Officer, you will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, acting as righ-hand support to the Country CEO, reporting directly to Regional CFO. This role presents a unique opportunity to shape the financial strategy, drive scalable growth and influence the future direction of the business. Your remit will encompass ownership of the financial strategy and operations, contributing to both day-to-day management and long-term vision. You will also play a pivotal role in enabling ongoing expansion through acquisitions and operational excellence.

Responsibilities for this key role to include:

  • Lead and develop a high-performing finance team
  • Ensure high standards of reporting, controls and compliance
  • Formulate and implement local financial policies within the Group framework
  • Drive working capital and cash management strategies
  • Contribute to business strategy and transformation initiatives
  • Oversee tax compliance, treasury, and procurement functions
  • Engage with external auditors, tax, and insurance advisers
  • Participate in M&A activities and company-wide projects

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will have +20 year's Finance experience in multinational companies, strategic and results-oriented leader with 10+years in senior finance roles preferably min. 3 years in CFO/FD experience in past. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or Business Administration. Master's in management highly desirable.

You will be also having a strong background in;

  • Qualified Accountant (CMA,CPA) with strong academic profile and the ability to understand complexity
  • Proven ability to manage finance functions in large international organisations - demonstrating excellent people leadership and coaching skills
  • Expertise in IFRS, financial controls, and enabling business growth
  • Full professional fluency and strong communication skills in English
  • Experience in matrix structures and partnering at the executive level
  • Willingness to travel internationally

What's on Offer

  • Industry leading base compensation + bonus + long term incentives + benefits package
  • Opportunity to work in a large organisation with a strong market presence
  • A chance to be part of the executive management team in a collaborative, forward-thinking company
  • Lead M&A activities, playing a key role in expansion and acquisitions
Contact
Melih MUMUNOGLU
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6702206

Job summary

Function
CFO & Financial Management
Subsector
CFO & Financial Management Subsector
Industry
Life Sciences
Location
Istanbul (Europe)
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Melih MUMUNOGLU
Job reference
JN-032025-6702206
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Melih is the Head of Page Executive Türkiye,  also covering Greece. He focuses on General Management, CFO, COO, CHRO roles across industry and consumer goods industries.

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