Finance Controlling OPUS Lead at The Magnum Ice Cream Company

Ümraniye, Istanbul, Turkey -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Statutory Reporting, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Reporting, ERP Deployment, Controllership, Revenue Recognition, Tax Compliance, Accounts Receivable, UAT Testing, Issue Resolution, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, SAP, Finance Transformation, Data Migration

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Looking for Your Dream Job? Join The Magnum Ice Cream Company! Finance Controlling OPUS Lead Location: Turkey Terms & Conditions: Fixed-Term – 12 months The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever) is now a standalone, independent, EUR 7.9 billion publicly listed company. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream. We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you! JOB PURPOSE: Local Finance Controller Lead ensures that the market remains fully compliant with all reporting, statutory and regulatory finance requirements throughout the ERP deployment. It acts as the key authority for evaluating global design decisions against local financial obligations, safeguarding financial accuracy and compliance. The position provides a unique opportunity to deepen expertise in controllership, statutory and reporting frameworks, and global ERP transformation while working closely with global, wave, and local finance teams. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides expert guidance on local statutory and regulatory, financial reporting requirements impacting key Finance processes (e.g., revenue recognition, tax, accounts receivable). Acts as the single point of contact for requesting and coordinating finance‑related localization, data migration needs and routes all exceptions to the global design team. Coordinates with local SMEs to ensure all local finance compliance requirements are captured and aligned with global design. Taking full ownership of UAT testing for local statutory, financial reporting and controllership processes, supports issue resolution during Hypercare and data migration. Aligns closely with the Country Finance team on statutory and financial reporting decisions. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: Qualified accountant or equivalent experience with strong knowledge of local statutory and regulatory, financial reporting finance frameworks (e.g., revenue recognition, tax compliance, accounts receivable/payable). Ability to assess global fit‑to‑standard design decisions and identify required statutory, reporting or compliance‑driven exceptions. Proven capability to coordinate and consolidate inputs from Category Finance and other local finance SMEs. Strong understanding of local financial controls, compliance processes, and regulatory obligations. Experience supporting UAT execution for statutory, reporting and controllership scenarios. Ability to support Hypercare by resolving user issues and escalating critical compliance‑related incidents. Effective communication and stakeholder‑management skills for engaging with global design teams and Wave Finance teams. Strong analytical, problem‑solving and documentation skills with high attention to detail. Familiarity with SAP and local finance systems . Experience in finance transformation or ERP deployment environments. SKILLS, EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Requirements: Qualified accountant or equivalent professional experience with deep understanding of local statutory and regulatory finance frameworks (revenue recognition, tax compliance, accounts receivable/payable). Ability to evaluate global fit‑to‑standard design against statutory, reporting requirements and identify compliance‑driven localisation needs. Experience consolidating inputs from Category Finance and other finance SMEs to ensure all compliance requirements are accurately represented. Strong analytical capability to interpret and validate statutory, reporting regulatory and financial process impacts. Clear and effective communication skills for engaging with global design teams and local stakeholders. English proficiency to collaborate effectively in a global deployment environment. Preferred Requirements: Prior experience in finance transformation, ERP deployment or process harmonisation projects. Experience supporting UAT execution, cutover readiness, and Hypercare issue resolution. Knowledge of Unilever finance applications or similar global finance systems. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: A unique mix of global scale & start-up spirit—€7.9 bn powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset. We’re building a new high growth Ice Cream company from the ground up. Career without limits—42 markets, international opportunities, and fast tracked growth. A performance-driven culture—Freedom to act, disrupt and grow – your success is measured by impact. A company that celebrates joy, innovation, and purpose—We create extraordinary careers, just like our ice cream creates extraordinary moments. ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY: With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations. The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. Here’s what defines success in our organization : We are all about growth We operate with speed and simplicity We win together with fun We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry We care and challenge We are experts in the Ice Cream Category ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE? Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Magnum Ice Cream Company embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position. Disclaimer Equal Opportunity Employer: The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now! #TMICC ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY: With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations. The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. Here’s what defines success in our organization : · We are all about growth · We operate with speed and simplicity · We win together with fun · We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry · We care and challenge · We are experts in the Ice Cream Category ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Magnum Ice Cream Company embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE? Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application. Disclaimer Equal Opportunity Employer: The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At The Magnum Ice Cream Company we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey. You may notice references to Unilever, as well as Unilever’s policies and terms and conditions, on this career site. This is because we are still sharing some services under the terms of our separation from the company. Please be aware that your application and the information you submit via this site will go directly and exclusively to The Magnum Ice Cream Company for roles within The Magnum Ice Cream Company . If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you! Grow Fast. Make an Impact. Shape the Future of Ice Cream. If you want to grow fast, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you. At The Magnum Ice Cream Company, we offer a unique mix of global scale and start-up spirit, being a €8.3billion powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset. With career opportunities in over 40 markets, this is a place where growth, innovation, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. A place where you have the freedom to disrupt and grow. A place where we operate with speed and agility, amongst diverse and inclusive teams in an environment where we care for and challenge each other at the same time. Join us as we create extraordinary careers - just like our ice cream creates extraordinary moments. Because life tasted better with ice cream.

Responsibilities

The Local Finance Controller Lead ensures the market adheres to all reporting, statutory, and regulatory finance requirements during the ERP deployment, acting as the primary authority for evaluating global design decisions against local financial obligations. This role coordinates finance-related localization and data migration needs, takes ownership of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for local processes, and aligns closely with the Country Finance team on reporting decisions.