Head of Finance & Financial Controller

Earlier this year, Unilever announced an agreement to combine its Foods business with McCormick & Company, creating a scaled global flavour powerhouse. The proposed combination would bring together iconic Foods brands, including Hellmann’s and Knorr, with McCormick’s portfolio to create a global leader across spices, seasonings, condiments and complementary food categories, supported by strong retail and foodservice platforms. McCormick brings more than 135 years of heritage, a presence in 150+ countries and territories, and a portfolio of trusted brands. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, with completion estimated for mid-2027.

Job Title: Head of Finance & Financial Controller 

Function: Finance 

Work Level and Grade: WL2C 

Reports to: BU CFO / Head of Finance 

Scope: Turkey 

Country Location and Worksite Details: Unilever Ümraniye Head Office, Turkey

JOB PURPOSE

Safeguard the financial integrity of the Turkey business as Head of Finance and lead controller, ensuring accurate reporting across all three books and a robust control environment. You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters for people and the planet.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead statutory, tax and management reporting across local hyperinflation/tax books and MR/FR consolidation.

• Own the internal control framework, balance-sheet integrity and audit readiness.

• Direct month-end close, consolidation and submission to central Teams within deadlines.

• Partner the BU CFO on planning, forecasting and risk management.

• Lead and develop the accounting, treasury, risk and tax teams.

• Provide oversight of treasury operations, funding, liquidity, banking relationships and cash risk management.

• Govern Record-to-Report (R2R) and Finance Enterprise Services operations, ensuring reporting integrity, control compliance and service performance.

• Drive working capital, cash flow and balance-sheet optimisation to support business and funding objectives

• Champion enterprise risk management, controls compliance and remediation of audit and control findings.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Qualified accountant with 10+ years in controllership / financial control.

• Strong technical command of IFRS/GAAP, local GAAP and hyperinflation accounting.

• Experience managing audits and complex multi-book reporting.

• People leadership and stakeholder management strength.

KEY INTERFACES

• BU CFO and BU leadership.

• External & internal auditors, GBS finance.

• Tax authorities and statutory bodies.

• Treasury, Accounting and Risk managers.

We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.

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