Senior Finance Manager with Hungarian

Asahi Super Dry, Pilsner Urquell, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Grolsch, Kozel, Ursus, Dreher, Tyskie, Birell, Frisco or Kingswood

 

Those are some of our iconic brands. Our newly created inhouse business unit in Prague will serve our international markets and anyone joining will have a massive impact in streamlining finance operations. Let´s read further about the role and decide whether you want to brew your career with us.

 

Join Our Team as Senior Finance Manager (BSM)

 

Purpose of the role:

 

The Senior Finance Manager (BSM - Business Services Manager) is responsible for overseeing Accounting Services, acting as the main point of contact for escalations and ABS services within the market.  

They work in collaboration with the ABS (Asahi Business Services) Finance Director to ensure daily operations align with agreed-upon KPIs.  

The BSM monitors financial control, governance, and efficient accounting processing, ensuring timely internal and external financial reporting.  

Additionally, they manage audits, credit, and overall financial risk for specific market(s).  

They will lead the ABS market finance team, overseeing team performance, people management, and development. 

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Oversee Day-to-Day Finance Services: Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting to ensure high-quality and timely processing for the market(s).

• Provide Operational Leadership: Lead the finance operations team by setting objectives and fostering a culture of operational excellence.

• Streamline Financial Processes: Identify and implement best practices to standardize procedures and improve efficiency, using performance metrics to monitor and enhance finance operations.

• Collaborate with Key Stakeholders: Work with in-market finance, senior executives, and other stakeholders to understand needs, build relationships, and drive business alignment.

• Manage Budget and Financial Forecasting: Oversee the annual budget, financial forecasting, and related projects to ensure financial stability for the market.

• Ensure Compliance with Accounting Policies: Establish and enforce accounting policies in alignment with statutory requirements and group reporting, optimizing accounting processes in systems like SAP.

• Optimize Workflows and Monitor SLAs: Continuously evaluate and optimize workflows to meet or exceed SLAs, ensuring high-quality service delivery.

• Support Talent Development: Promote a culture of growth by offering coaching, mentoring, and training to team members, supporting workforce planning and performance management.

 

Requirements:

 

• BSc & /MA degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field.  

• Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CMA) or local equivalents is mandatory  

• 5+ years of experience of managing teams / managing operations in Shared services is a must.  

• 10+ years of finance accounting experience 

• Demonstrated experience in driving process improvements.  

• Experience in change and transformation projects, including process reengineering, technology implementations, and cultural change initiatives 

• English and Hungarian on business professional level 

• Advanced IT/excel skills, prior SAP finance system tools such as blackline are a distinct  or equivalent is an advantage 

 

Special qualifications: 

 

• Financial Acumen: Profound grasp of finance and accounting principles, enabling strategic financial decision-making for market stability.