Financial Controller (Fixed-Term until 31 Dec 2028)

About the role

A manufacturing company in Budapest is looking for an analytical, business-oriented Financial Controller to join its Finance team. The role supports manufacturing operations through financial planning, performance analysis and investment controlling, with a focus on budgeting and forecasting, monthly closing and CAPEX planning. It is a fixed-term position until 31 December 2028.

Key responsibilities

• Budgeting, forecasting and monthly financial closing for manufacturing operations, preparing and analysing monthly results and reporting KPIs such as productivity, efficiency, waste and cost performance
• Manufacturing cost and variance analysis, and management reports, dashboards and performance analyses for leadership
• Cost-saving initiatives with Plant Management and business stakeholders, and support for strategic planning
• CAPEX planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting; evaluating investment proposals through ROI, payback and business case reviews; tracking approved projects against budget and ensuring compliance with CAPEX governance
• Month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing, compliance with financial controls, and support for internal and external audits
• Continuous improvement, reporting standardisation and finance transformation projects

Required profile

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field
• Experience in financial controlling, financial analysis, FP&A or manufacturing finance
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
• Ability to turn financial data into actionable business insights and strong stakeholder management
• Excellent written and spoken English; native Hungarian is a must
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across functions
• An advantage: manufacturing experience, knowledge of cost accounting and plant controlling, and experience supporting operations and supply chain

Required skills

• Advanced Excel
• ERP systems (SAP, Oracle or similar)
• CAPEX planning and investment evaluation

What we offer

• Role in financial planning and investment controlling within a manufacturing business, with exposure to senior stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain and Management
• International and collaborative working environment, modern workplace in Graphisoft Park, Budapest (3rd District)
• 8 days of home office per month
• Fixed-term employment until 31 December 2028