Senior Regional Commercial Controller

Role Overview

• Planning and Forecasting – Coordinate and challenge planning, budgeting and forecasting processes for financials and relevant KPIs across the assigned portfolio of markets, driving consistency, transparency and forecast reliability.
• Performance Management – Support performance tracking against plans and prior year comparatives at brand, country, cluster and market level. Provide clear explanations for variances and actionable business insights.
• Business Partnering with Market Finance Leadership – Act as a trusted finance business partner to the finance leadership of the countries/markets in scope. Collaborate closely with local Finance teams to improve planning quality, reporting discipline and decision support.
• Affiliate Steering, Guidance and Challenge – Guide and challenge market Finance and commercial stakeholders on financial processes, assumptions and outputs. Promote alignment with Group Controlling expectations and best practices.
• Coordination and Cooperation – Work closely with Group Business Intelligence, Group SCM, BU Controllers and other Group functions to align processes and support local affiliates.
• Control over Sales & Marketing Investments – Provide financial oversight and analytical support over Gross-to-Net, G&A and S&M costs within the assigned portfolio. Support resource allocation discussions to maximize return on investment.
• Drive Efficiencies – Support efficiency improvement initiatives through data-driven analysis, scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, transversal cost reporting and performance reviews.
• Systems and Tools – Contribute to the implementation and adoption of new technologies, tools and reporting solutions that improve automation, insight generation and process efficiency.
• Planning & Reporting Development – Support the design and continuous improvement of planning and reporting processes and architecture for the commercial area.
• Business Acumen and Financial Challenge – Develop an objective view on the business and constructively challenge commercial and finance stakeholders to improve performance and deliver financial objectives. Identify key risks and opportunities and escalate as appropriate.
• Management Reporting – Support preparation of high-quality management reporting materials and ad hoc analyses for senior leadership and relevant committees.
• M&A / Business Development Support – Contribute financial analysis and market support to selected M&A / BD activities and integration projects as required.
• Transformation Agenda – Actively support the wider Group Controlling transformation agenda through standardization, process improvement and capability building.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Economics, Finance or Business from a reputable university is required.
• Further qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA or CPA would be a plus.
• Fluent written and spoken English and Hungarian are required.
• Minimum 10–12 years of progressive professional experience gained in Commercial Finance, Business Controlling, Strategic Financial Planning, FP&A or Finance Business Partnering roles in large and complex multinational companies.
• Multi-country, multi-affiliate and/or HQ experience is required.
• Strong experience in supporting commercial, sales and/or marketing operations is essential.
• Proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders in a matrix organisation.
• Experience in partnering with market or country Finance leadership is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Cafeteria
• Stock program
• Private life insurance
• Home office opportunity (2 days /week)
• Flexible working hours
• Training and development opportunities
• In-house medical services and Medicover service
• Various sports opportunities (gym, swimming pool, AYCM)
• Challenging, responsible professional work
• Long-term employment
• Innovative and secure workplace