About Şölen

Şölen is an FMCG company with over 35 years of experience, originating from Turkey and operating globally. The company maintains a portfolio across snacking, children's products, and treats, with brands such as Amada, Ozmo, Luppo, Biscolata, Nutymax, Papita, Chocodans, and Greta. Şölen operates with Industry standards across its facilities, producing 330,000 tons annually. The company has regional operations in Latin America, Canada, China, Europe, and the Middle East, and collaborates with global retail chains.

Role Overview

Şölen is seeking a Sales Finance Manager to serve as the financial backbone for its Saudi Arabia (KSA) market. This full-time role, based in Makkah or Jeddah, involves managing the end-to-end financial relationship, commercial budgets, and governance with the exclusive distributor in KSA. The distributor handles operations across Modern Trade, Traditional Trade, Wholesale, E-commerce, and Horeca channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate commercial investments, including annual trade agreements, listing fees, and promotions across all five routes-to-market. Ensure distributor spending claims align with approval mechanisms and budget limits.
• Review invoice backups, debit notes, and execution proofs. Conduct monthly and quarterly financial reconciliations with the distributor’s finance team to resolve discrepancies and manage the Gross-to-Net (G2N) bridge.
• Manage P&L tracking down to the channel and key account level. Analyze margin variations to provide recommendations to the regional sales team on budget and resource allocation.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and monthly/quarterly sales forecasting (S&OP) processes in collaboration with Regional Sales Managers and distributor teams.
• Monitor the distributor's financial health, optimize collection cycles, and manage Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) to protect company assets.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience in commercial finance.
• Fluency in both English and Arabic.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict financial governance while contributing to business growth.

Work Environment and Benefits

This role offers a dynamic working environment within a globally expanding company. The Sales Finance Manager will have the opportunity to manage the financial strategy for a high-growth region. Şölen conducts recruitment processes in an inclusive manner, evaluating candidates based on job fit, objective criteria, and competency-based interviews.

Company Values

• Passion for Success: Dedication to achieving visible and exceptional results, with a focus on outcomes and celebrating successes.
• Making a Difference: Taking calculated risks, adding value to society, consumers, business partners, and employees through superior-quality products.
• Commitment to Values: Acting openly, sincerely, honestly, and fairly with all stakeholders, respecting inherited values, and prioritizing reputation.