Finance Team Lead

ABOUT US MAT Filtration Technologies was established to provide the highest possible efficiency equipment and services on water filtration technology. Specifically MAT was established in 2012 in Izmir, Turkey and was founded by fish husbandry industry experts. Our expertise in animal husbandry for over 35 years is our biggest competitive advantage. Furthermore we understand animal behavior and we know in depth the operational needs to run properly a facility. Our company develops and tests the equipment performance and ensures its ease of operation on our marine fish quarantine facility in Izmir. In addition we have designed our organization to deliver successfully and on-time demanding projects in any part of the world. Finally MAT has developed to become a design, manufacturing and contracting leader in the field of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) and specialty filtration technologies. Currently, we employ over 600 highly-skilled staff of multiple nationalities and 4 factories. We are looking for a Finance and Reporting Team Leader with the qualifications below; Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Financial Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. At least 5 years of professional experience in finance, treasury, banking operations, or a related field. Proven experience in directly managing credit and financing negotiations with banks, with strong knowledge of evaluating and negotiating credit terms. Hands-on experience in international banking transactions and international letter of guarantee processes. Strong knowledge of cash flow planning, collection and payment management, and credit repayment processes. Fluent in English, with the ability to independently conduct meetings, phone calls, and written correspondence with international banks. Advanced MS Excel skills, with the ability to prepare cash flow projections, credit comparisons, and financial tracking reports. Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, with a meticulous approach to deadlines, follow-up, and process management. Result-oriented, detail-focused, and capable of working effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders. Job Description Manage relationships with domestic and international banks; conduct negotiations regarding credit facilities, limits, interest rates, maturities, and collateral requirements. Evaluate financing alternatives in line with the company’s funding needs; manage and follow up credit application, limit allocation, utilization, and repayment processes. Manage international banking operations, international money transfers, and foreign exchange transactions. Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow; regularly update collection and payment schedules and proactively identify potential financing requirements. Coordinate the issuance, amendment, extension, return, and closure processes of domestic and international letters of guarantee with banks and relevant internal departments. Monitor credit and letter of guarantee limits, maturities, interest rates, and commissions; control banking transaction costs and ensure efficient use of banking facilities. Prepare and maintain cash flow, credit, and letter of guarantee tracking reports in Excel and provide regular financial updates to management. Coordinate the preparation of information and documentation requested by banks and collaborate closely with Accounting and relevant departments throughout financing and payment processes.