Finance Manager

About the role

Oxford University Press (OUP) Turkey, part of the English Language Teaching division of the University of Oxford, is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to run its accounting, tax, treasury and financial control activities. Reporting to the Finance and Operations Director, the role covers financial compliance, process improvement, strategic support and building a high-performing finance team. It is based in Istanbul with a hybrid working arrangement.

Key responsibilities

• Manage all accounting, tax, treasury and financial control activities and processes for OUP Turkey.
• Ensure compliance with local accounting standards, tax regulations and internal control requirements, and proactively identify, assess and mitigate risks.
• Oversee cash flow management, banking relationships, credit control and customer collections.
• Deliver accurate month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting and balance sheet reconciliations, and support the Accounting Team through them.
• Use ERP systems efficiently and drive continuous improvement of finance processes, controls and systems, including ERP enhancements.
• Take a key role in internal audit, compliance and risk management, and ensure strong financial controls and governance.
• Support the Finance and Operations Director on finance initiatives and act as delegate when required.
• Partner with other departments to give financial insight and support strategic decisions.
• Manage, coach and develop the Finance team, fostering a high-performance culture.

Required profile

• Proven experience in accounting, tax, treasury and financial control.
• Demonstrated experience identifying, assessing and managing financial and operational risks.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with an analytical approach.
• People management experience, with the ability to manage, coach and develop high-performing teams.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• High integrity, a proactive mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of local accounting standards, tax regulations and financial governance principles.
• Ability to use financial insight and analysis to inform strategic and operational decisions.
• Strong proficiency in financial systems and ERP platforms; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is an advantage.