Treasury Specialist (Temporary)

Company Description

At Lesaffre, we have been fermenting life for over 170 years. As a global key player in fermentation and biotechnology, our commitment goes beyond operational excellence — we are dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and ethical partnerships across our entire value chain.

We are now looking for a Treasury Specialist (Temporary) to join our team at the İstanbul Office. The ideal candidate should hold a degree in Economics or a related field and have at least 2 years of experience in treasury operations. This role requires strong knowledge of SAP and MS Office applications, along with hands-on experience in managing payment processes, bank reconciliations, and bank relations.

Why Join Lesaffre?

• Make a global impact: Join a company that supplies over 180 countries and is actively shaping a more sustainable food and health ecosystem.
• Work with purpose: Be part of a strategic finance function supporting financial sustainability, effective cash management, and responsible growth.
• Grow in a global network: Collaborate with international finance and treasury teams and contribute to global best practices in financial operations.
• Drive sustainability: Align your work with our team, promoting responsible financial management, efficient resource use, and long-term sustainability goals.
• Shape your future: Access ongoing development opportunities in a dynamic, people-centric culture.

Be part of something meaningful. Apply now and help us shape a better future — through smarter, more responsible treasury and financial management.

Job Description

Your Mission

• Ability to manage end-to-end domestic and international payment processes
• Preparing, checking, and submitting payment lists to banks
• Monitoring checks and letters of guarantee
• Maintaining active communication and coordination with banks
• Managing reconciliation processes with banks during month-end closings
• Managing credit card collection processes with banks and Payment Facilitator companies
• Following up IBKB processes in banks and ensuring timely execution

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in treasury, cash management, banking operations, or finance
• Experience in payment processes, bank reconciliations, and cash flow management
• Strong analytical thinking skills with the ability to analyze financial data
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple payments and banking operations simultaneously
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (both written and verbal)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate with banks, internal teams, and stakeholders
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to quickly resolve payment or reconciliation issues
• High level of integrity and ethics in handling sensitive financial information
• Proactive approach with the ability to anticipate potential issues and suggest process improvements
• Ability to adapt to changing financial regulations, banking systems, and business requirements
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines, especially during month-end closing periods
• Strong knowledge of Excel and other MS Office programs
• Proficiency in SAP program

Additional Information

This role requires Turkish language. 

Contact:  b.yildirim@lesaffre.com