Treasury Specialist (Temporary)

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 aTreasury 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.

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

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

This role requires Turkish language. 

Contact:  b.yildirim@lesaffre.com