Director, Finance

Budapest - Hungary

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Finance Director for Hungary is responsible for leading all financial operations providing strategic and financial leadership and ensuring full compliance with local and global standards. As a key member of the country leadership team the FD acts as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director and regional leadership driving financial performance operational excellence and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Leadership & Strategy

Lead the development and execution of Hungarys financial strategy in alignment with corporate and regional objectives.
Act as a key business partner to the Country Managing Director and leadership team providing strategic insights and data-driven recommendations.
Support long-term planning and business transformation initiatives to achieve growth and profitability targets.

2. Budgeting Forecasting & Financial Analysis

Oversee annual budgeting rolling forecasts and financial planning processes ensuring alignment with business priorities.
Deliver accurate and timely financial reports and insights to management and regional stakeholders.
Analyze financial results identify performance drivers and recommend actions to optimize KPIs (e.g. pricing margin cost efficiency).

3. Financial Operations Control & Compliance

Lead all finance functions including Accounting Controlling FP&A Treasury Tax Payments and Procurement.
Ensure full compliance with local regulatory tax and legal requirements maintaining the highest standards of financial governance.
Oversee audits statutory filings and internal controls to ensure accuracy transparency and risk mitigation.
Manage cash flow liquidity and capital allocation to support operational and strategic objectives.

4. Leadership & People Development

Lead mentor and develop a high-performing finance team fostering a culture of excellence accountability and collaboration.
Build organizational capabilities and succession pipelines through coaching and professional development.
Promote cross-functional cooperation and act as a role model for ethical leadership and integrity.

5. Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including regional finance operations and corporate functions.
Represent the finance function in external engagements with auditors external service providers and government bodies.
Communicate financial results and strategic insights effectively to senior executives and external partners.

Qualifications :

Education & Certification

Bachelor/Master degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related field.
CPA ACCA or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred.

Experience

Minimum 10 years of progressive finance leadership experience including experience as a Finance Director CFO or equivalent role in a complex organization.
Proven experience managing full-spectrum finance functions.
Track record in both established corporations and fast-paced high-growth (startup or scale-up) environments.

Skills & Competencies

Strategic and commercial mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Deep understanding of financial regulations accounting standards and compliance frameworks.
Excellent leadership stakeholder management and communication skills.
Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel; familiarity with digital finance tools and automation technologies.
Fluency in English; Hungarian proficiency is an advantage.

Key Attributes

Strategic thinker with operational execution excellence.
Integrity reliability and sound business judgment.
Agile leader who thrives in dynamic fast-evolving environments.
Collaborative partner who builds trust and drives results across functions.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Leadership & Strategy

Lead the development and execution of Hungarys financial strategy in alignment with corporate and regional objectives.
Act as a key business partner to the Country Managing Director and leadership team providing strategic insights and data-driven recommendations.
Support long-term planning and business transformation initiatives to achieve growth and profitability targets.

2. Budgeting Forecasting & Financial Analysis

Oversee annual budgeting rolling forecasts and financial planning processes ensuring alignment with business priorities.
Deliver accurate and timely financial reports and insights to management and regional stakeholders.
Analyze financial results identify performance drivers and recommend actions to optimize KPIs (e.g. pricing margin cost efficiency).

3. Financial Operations Control & Compliance

Lead all finance functions including Accounting Controlling FP&A Treasury Tax Payments and Procurement.
Ensure full compliance with local regulatory tax and legal requirements maintaining the highest standards of financial governance.
Oversee audits statutory filings and internal controls to ensure accuracy transparency and risk mitigation.
Manage cash flow liquidity and capital allocation to support operational and strategic objectives.

4. Leadership & People Development

Lead mentor and develop a high-performing finance team fostering a culture of excellence accountability and collaboration.
Build organizational capabilities and succession pipelines through coaching and professional development.
Promote cross-functional cooperation and act as a role model for ethical leadership and integrity.

5. Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including regional finance operations and corporate functions.
Represent the finance function in external engagements with auditors external service providers and government bodies.
Communicate financial results and strategic insights effectively to senior executives and external partners.

Qualifications :

Education & Certification

Bachelor/Master degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related field.
CPA ACCA or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred.

Experience

Minimum 10 years of progressive finance leadership experience including experience as a Finance Director CFO or equivalent role in a complex organization.
Proven experience managing full-spectrum finance functions.
Track record in both established corporations and fast-paced high-growth (startup or scale-up) environments.

Skills & Competencies

Strategic and commercial mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Deep understanding of financial regulations accounting standards and compliance frameworks.
Excellent leadership stakeholder management and communication skills.
Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel; familiarity with digital finance tools and automation technologies.
Fluency in English; Hungarian proficiency is an advantage.

Key Attributes

Strategic thinker with operational execution excellence.
Integrity reliability and sound business judgment.
Agile leader who thrives in dynamic fast-evolving environments.
Collaborative partner who builds trust and drives results across functions.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

Accounting Software
Forecasting
Ellucian
Financial Report Writing
GAAP
Accounting
Corporate Finance
Financial Analysis
Financial Modeling
Budgeting
Financial Management
Financial Planning

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