Head of Finance & Administration Türkiye

We are IMETA

ROPU IMETA is a Regional Operating Unit consisting of 6 mid-sized Operating Units: India, Türkiye, Southern Africa (South Africa & Sub Sahara Africa) Northeast & West Africa, Near East & UAE, Saudi Arabia, Gulf & East Africa (SAGEA). 

IMETA is home to more than 47 nationalities. We are a powerhouse of talent, and we work together to ensure that we grow, nurture, and retain our talent. Uniting and working together is the key to our success.

The Position

We are hiring the Head of Finance & Administration for the Boehringer Ingelheim Türkiye organization. The role provides strategic leadership, strong governance, and operational excellence across Finance & Controlling, Purchasing, Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, and EHS, operating within both direct and matrix leadership structures.

The ideal candidate for this position is an accomplished senior leader with expertise in strategic finance, complemented by a demonstrated capacity to guide leaders and shape decisions within a multifaceted, regulated environment.

The selected individual will serve as a member of the Boehringer Ingelheim Türkiye Management Committee. This role is headquartered in Istanbul and involves direct reporting to the General Manager of Türkiye, alongside matrix reporting to the Head of Finance & Administration IMETA, (India, Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa).

Key Responsibilities

•            Provide the leadership team with financial insight and strategic guidance to support informed decision-making.

•            Drive sustainable growth and profitability by influencing, supporting, and constructively challenging business leaders.

•            Lead financial planning, controlling, forecasting, and performance management activities for the operating unit.

•            Oversee Finance operations, including Accounting, Taxation, Treasury, and statutory reporting.

•            Safeguard the financial stability of the legal entities through cash flow management, balance sheet oversight, funding governance, and compliance.

•            Drive effective sourcing, procurement, and vendor management to deliver measurable value.

•            Ensure local implementation of global Information System programs and projects in partnership with regional and corporate teams.

•            Partner with Supply Chain and regional operations to manage Demand Planning and Logistics, and oversee local responsibilities for Product Quality, Infrastructure, and EHS.

•            Lead, develop, and engage a multi-disciplinary team, driving performance, talent development, and succession planning.

•            Ensure full compliance with corporate standards, internal controls, and local regulatory requirements.

Requirements

•            Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, Master’s degree is an advantage.

•            15+ years’ experience in Finance & Controlling, with exposure to Purchasing, Information System, or Supply Chain in a multinational organization.

•            Experience working in corporate, regional, or global matrix environments.

•            7+ years of people leadership experience, preferably leading managers.

•            Proficient in written and spoken English; Proficiency in Turkish is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

•            Strong enterprise leadership capability with cultural awareness and integrity.

•            Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence without authority.

•            Strong business acumen with the ability to engage confidently with senior business leaders.

•            Solid project and change management skills.

•            Analytical, results-oriented, and able to think critically and conceptually.

•            Excellent communication and presentation skills, including simplifying complex financial topics.

•            Team-oriented, and able to integrate diverse perspectives to build high-performing teams.