Head Of Finance

Cégleírás / Organisation/Department

A highly successful, international organization is seeking a strategic Head of Finance to lead its national financial operations in Hungary. Operating at the executive level, you will serve as a trusted business partner to the leadership team, co-driving the country’s strategic direction and commercial performance. This high-impact role balances board-level collaboration with the comprehensive leadership of the national finance department and associated corporate functions.

Pozíció leírása / Job description

Joint & Strategic Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership: Partner closely with the Country Managing Director and international executive leadership to define, implement, and drive the national business strategy.

• Board-Level Accountability: Serve as an active member of the local executive team, sharing joint responsibility for delivering on country-wide profitability targets, KPIs, and corporate performance.

• Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with international stakeholders and local leadership to ensure national operations are seamlessly aligned with global strategies and compliance frameworks.

Individual & Functional Responsibilities

• Functional Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the national finance organization and associated corporate departments

• Financial Governance & Reporting: Oversee all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, ensuring absolute financial integrity across all operating entities.

• Regulatory & Legal Authority: Act as the official officer of the company for tax and regulatory requirements, ensuring full compliance with local laws.

• Statutory Oversight: Review, approve, and sign off on statutory financial statements, local GAAP requirements, and standalone audits.

• Risk & Performance Management: Implement robust cost-control measures, performance tracking, and risk mitigation strategies to safeguard company assets.

• Talent Management: Drive personnel decisions within the finance division, fostering a culture of continuous development, accountability, and high performance.

Elvárások / Requirements

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.

• Chartered Accountant Certification with active registration is preferred but not a must.
• Proven track record in a top-tier financial leadership role (e. g. , Head of Finance, Finance Director) within an international corporate environment.
• Extensive experience operating at a board or executive leadership level and strategic decision-making capabilities.
• Deep understanding of Hungarian tax laws, statutory reporting, local GAAP, and international financial frameworks.
• Exceptional people management capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and develop cross-functional senior teams.
• Experience in retail or a similar industry is advantageous but not required.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills to effectively influence both local and international executive levels.
• High level of integrity, analytical mindset, and the willingness to carry executive-level legal and statutory responsibilities.
• Fluent English and Hungarian is required as well as at least intermediate level of German knowledge.

Amit kínálunk / Offer

• Highly desirable salary package with benefits
• Company car
• Flexible / hybrid work schedule (1 home office / week)
• Company phone, laptop
• Health insurance