Financial Analyst

Job description

At Avolta, our people are at the driving force behind our success. With a team of over 76,000 individuals representing more than 150 nationalities, we are a truly global company driven by passion, innovation, and excellence. Born from the combination of Dufry and Autogrill, Avolta is redefining the travel experience through the dedication and expertise of our diverse workforce. Across 73 countries and 1,000 locations, our teams bring energy, creativity, and commitment to delivering world-class travel retail and food & beverage experiences. We operate across multiple channels - including airports, motorways, cruise ships, ports, railways, and more - offering endless opportunities for collaboration and growth. Our people are empowered to make an impact, supported by a culture that values teamwork, development, and innovation. Sustainability and social responsibility are embedded in our strategy, ensuring we grow in a way that benefits both our employees and the communities we serve. Are you looking for a dynamic, international career where your contributions truly matter? Join Avolta and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of travel - together. In Türkiye, Avolta operates Duty Free and F&B stores at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, along with Duty Free stores at Kayseri and Çukurova Airports. We are looking for an experienced candidate to join our team as a Financial Analyst, based at İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for supporting the Budget & Reporting Unit Manager. Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure business performance; coordinate with procurement and operational teams when needed. Liaise with local finance teams, shared service centers, and regional stakeholders regarding IFRS entries, reporting submissions, and reconciliations. Prepare and review key account reconciliations related to IFRS adjustments, intercompany balances, accruals, provisions, and contract-related assets/liabilities; ensure compliance with IFRS standards and group accounting policies. Review financial terms of contracts and ensure compliance with reporting and accounting obligations. Perform detailed variance analysis across revenues, costs, margins, PEX, OPEX, CAPEX, working capital, and cash flow. Coordinate, prepare, and review month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end IFRS reporting packages, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow insights. Lead or support the preparation of annual budgets and revised forecasts using company reporting tools. Consolidate submissions received from various departments and ensure internal consistency and accuracy. Investigate deviations from budget, forecast, and prior periods; provide root‑cause analysis and actionable insights. Proactively escalate delays, issues, critical risks, and opportunities to management. Ensure timely completion of audit deliverables, including reconciliations, supporting evidence, and explanations requested by auditors. Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors throughout group and statutory reporting cycles. KEY QUALIFICATIONS University degree in a relevant field. Excellent command of English (spoken & written). Minimum of 3 years audit experience. Strong knowledge of local and international accounting and finance standards. Strong financial background and controlling ability. Advanced in MS Office applications. Perfect knowledge of how to deal with large amounts of data. SAP reporting knowledge is an asset. Due to certain email system settings, some of our messages may occasionally land in your junk or spam folder. To ensure you don’t miss any important updates regarding your application, please check these folders regularly and mark our emails as ‘Not Spam’ if needed. We look forward to connecting with you soon!