Sales Finance Manager

Join a Global FMCG Giant

With over 35 years of turning passion into innovation, Şölen has evolved into a world-renowned FMCG company, boasting a rich portfolio across snacking, children's products, and treats. Our globally acclaimed brands, such as Amada, Ozmo, and Luppo, are cross-border success stories, with strategic globalization anchored by regional operations spanning Latin America, Canada, China, Europe, and the Middle East.

We're seeking a high-caliber, commercially minded Sales Finance Manager to act as the strategic financial backbone for our Saudi Arabia (KSA) market. In this role, you'll manage the end-to-end financial relationship, commercial budgets, and governance with our exclusive distributor in KSA, who handles operations across all channels.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Distributor & Multi-Channel Trade Spend Management: Monitor and evaluate all commercial investments, ensure spending claims align with pre-defined approval mechanisms and budget limits.
• Financial Governance & Reconciliation: Review invoice backups, execute monthly/quarterly financial reconciliations to eliminate discrepancies and manage the Gross-to-Net (G2N) bridge.
• Multi-Channel Profitability Analysis: Own the P&L tracking, analyze margin variations to advise the regional sales team on optimal budget and resource allocation.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead financial planning, budgeting, and sales forecasting processes in collaboration with Regional Sales Managers and distributor teams.
• Credit Risk Management: Monitor the distributor's financial health, optimize collection cycles, and manage DSO to safeguard company assets.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 8-10 years in Financial Analysis, Commercial/Sales Finance, or Audit within the FMCG sector.
• Market Exposure: Direct experience in handling distributor-managed business models and regional export finance.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced MS Excel skills and hands-on experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP FI/CO and SD).
• Soft Skills: Outstanding cross-cultural communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.

What We Offer

• A dynamic, fast-paced working environment in a globally expanding company.
• Opportunity to fully own the financial strategy of a high-growth, strategic region.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.