Pozíció leírása / Job description

Our partner is a global leader in vertical transportation and urban mobility solutions, keeping the world moving with innovative, high-tech engineering. We are currently looking for a strong and business-oriented Group Controller to support the Finance Director Eastern Europe and strengthen the regional controlling organization across five countries.

Performance Controlling & Business Analysis

Monitor and analyze business performance across the Eastern European countries, identifying key performance drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities.
Perform in-depth variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year, identifying the underlying root causes.
Assess the forward-looking impact of identified deviations and risks on business performance.
Analyze key financial and operational KPIs and translate findings into clear management insights.
Identify performance improvement opportunities and support the business in defining appropriate actions.

Business Partnering

Act as a proactive finance business partner to regional and country management.
Challenge business assumptions and financial performance constructively and based on facts.
Translate financial analysis into actionable recommendations supporting management decisions.
Follow up on agreed actions with relevant business stakeholders and monitor their financial impact.
Build strong working relationships with Local Controllers and business leaders across the five Eastern European countries.

Planning, Forecasting & Reporting

Coordinate and support regional budgeting and forecasting processes.
Consolidate and critically review country forecasts and business assumptions.
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
Ensure meaningful and consistent regional management reporting.
Develop KPI and performance reporting with a focus on management relevance rather than just reporting data.

Regional Controlling Development

Support the further development and standardization of controlling processes across Eastern Europe.
Identify opportunities for simplification, automation, and improved data transparency.
Contribute to clearer processes, responsibilities, and ways of working between Local and Group Controlling.
Support the Finance Director in developing the overall controlling organization and capabilities.

Senior Responsibility

Act as a trusted sparring partner to the Finance Director Eastern Europe.
Take ownership of selected regional controlling processes and topics.
Coordinate cross-country controlling activities where required.
Provide guidance and professional support to controllers across the region.
Represent or support the Finance Director on selected controlling topics and management discussions.

Elvárások / Requirements

Strong experience in controlling, FP&A, performance management, or finance business partnering, ideally within an international environment.
Excellent understanding of P&L and the ability to connect financial results with underlying operational and commercial drivers.
Strong analytical skills with solid experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
Strong Excel and financial systems skills; experience with SAP is a distinct advantage.
Ability to challenge senior stakeholders constructively and communicate complex financial topics clearly.
Proactive and hands-on working style—someone who does not wait to be asked for an analysis but identifies relevant issues and opportunities independently.
Strong collaboration skills in a matrix and multicultural environment.
Ability to operate both at a detailed analytical level and at a broader business-performance level.
Fluent English.

Amit nyújtunk / Benefits

Hybrid Working Model: Flexibility to work from home up to 3 days a week.
Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary paired with an annual performance bonus.
Cafeteria System: Comprehensive yearly cafeteria allowance.
Healthcare: Private healthcare package.