Regional Controlling Manager Budapest

Regional Controlling Manager
Budapest

We are looking for a Regional Controlling Manager (covering 4 sites) for our client, a company with a stable international presence.

The teams (4 direct reports) and the functional leader are spread across multiple units, so experience in managing remote teams is essential, especially within a European context.

Our client operates in the manufacturing sector, and the sites under this role’s responsibility are located in Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Belgium, with a mixed portfolio of commercial offices and production units. (Experience in a manufacturing environment is a must. )

Travel to the sites is expected approximately every two months, but a high level of travel readiness is essential.

Responsibilities:

Accountable for the timely and accurate completion of Group IFRS financial reporting requirements

Develop and implement robust financial policies, frameworks, and systems to ensure effective governance and control over financial transactions

Lead the budgeting process, including the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives

Oversee internal control frameworks to safeguard assets and ensure financial operations support both short- and long-term business goals

Manage external audit processes, ensuring compliance and timely resolution of audit findings

Foster and maintain strategic relationships with internal auditors, external auditors, tax advisors, and relevant governmental authorities

Act as a strategic finance business partner, providing financial insight, advisory, and decision-making support to department heads across all sites

Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth

Direct and oversee all accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial reporting and transactional processes

Requirements

10+ years of experience, preferably within a diverse portfolio including both manufacturing and commercial operations

Proven leadership experience of at least 5 years, with a confident and effective management style

CPA qualification is required; an IFRS certification is considered a strong advantage

Relevant higher education is essential; an MBA would be a significant asset

Experience in international, matrix-structured organizations is highly valued

Demonstrated success in achieving results under challenging implementation circumstances

Demonstrates strong business acumen combined with an ownership mindset

We are seeking a strategic thinker capable of providing meaningful support and guidance to functional leaders

Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple organizational levels

What our client offer:

Competetive package (base salary, bonus, benefits)

Opportunity to play an active role in the expansion, stablizization of a multinational company

International working environment, supportive manager