Financial Reporting Analyst
Job Location: Istanbul
Company Description
Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.
Diversity Statement
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.
About the Role:
We are looking for a Financial Reporting Analyst to join our team. This role is pivotal in analyzing financial data and aiding in decision-making processes to enhance our company’s financial performance and growth. Based in Istanbul, you will report directly to the Financial Reporting Manager.
If you have a passion for working with numbers and conducting analyses, this position offers a fantastic opportunity for you!
Main Responsibilities:
• Prepare and review period-end financial reports and notes in compliance with IFRS
• Oversee Group reporting packages and audit reports
• Ensure the accuracy and adequacy of financial statement accounts in accordance with IFRS
• Conduct monthly analytical reviews of financial statements and report findings to top management
• Stay updated on IFRS developments and Ferrero Group’s accounting policies, implementing new accounting treatments as per the Group Manual
• Serve as the primary contact for communication with the Group Consolidation Office and external auditors
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and enhance efficiencies in financial reporting processes
• Participate in IFRS-based hyperinflation accounting postings
• Provide support to functional counterparts in operating units and assist senior management with business and accounting matters
• Actively engage in the implementation of improvements in financial reporting processes, finance-related projects, and SAP systems
• Conduct special studies and analyses as needed
Who we are looking for:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
• Preferably minimum of 5-6 years of financial experience, with at least 2-3 years in auditing
• Advanced knowledge of IFRS and accounting principles
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Proactive, positive attitude with a willingness to learn
• Highly organized and capable of multitasking
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Turkish
How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:
Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.