Finance Controller

Since launching its first entity in 2005, our client has expanded into a robust investment firm with a growing global footprint. Today, over 400 professionals collaborate across nine offices in Europe and North America, steering investments in Private Equity, Private Debt, and Real Estate.

Anchored by flagship platforms—European Opportunities IV and Growth Investments (Wachstumskapital)—the firm has executed more than 300 transactions, consistently delivering strong investor returns. What truly distinguishes our client is its unwavering commitment to operational excellence and its unmatched capacity to execute highly complex transactions efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Management of finance team to ensure delivery of timely, accurate monthly accounts, preparation of the financial pack and KPIs.
• The key focus will be to drive financial and business improvements in the Filter Products manufacturing site and to act as a business partner to the local GM and management team.
• Support is also required for the local Distribution business.
• Review site month end financials, prepare variance analysis with supporting commentary consolidate for the Hungary region.
• Drive site Gross margin and Non-productive spend initiatives.
• Prepare and review customer and product analysis (pricing, revenue and margin).
• Drive working capital improvements including cash collection and inventory management.
• Ensure that standard costs are maintained and implemented across the product range in the Filter Products manufacturing site.
• Review site control files and trial balances to ensure no financial risk to the business and instil robust financial controls.
• Ensure that all sites comply with the Filtrona Accounting Manual (EAM).
• To support the businesses in the preparation of the annual Plan and quarterly forecasts for the region and associated presentations and packs.
• Review of all capex appraisals pre sign off and follow up on actual spend v plan.
• Attend and present the financials at the monthly operational reviews.
• Legal and banking signatory for the Filter Products business and sign off monthly payroll run.
• Review monthly FX hedging forecasts and submissions to Group Treasury
• Deal with Group, SBU and Regional FD requests
• Lead the preparation for the Hungarian internal and external audits.
• Develop staff and identify training needs within the team. Document standard procedures.
• Keeping the HSE-, fire safety- and hygiene rules, wearing the relevant personal protective equipment.
• During the daily work meeting the expectations of the Integrated Management System regulations.

Requirements:

• Educated to degree level (potentially in Finance, Accounting, or Economics); professional accounting qualification.
• 10 years PQ experience within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• High level of numeracy and IT literate (Excel/PowerPoint).
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills.
• Audit background
• ERP system knowledge
• Project management knowledge and experience