Head of Controlling (REF5366R)

We are seeking an experienced, strategically minded Head of Controlling for a subsidiary of the Deutsche Telekom Group. The role plays a key part in financial management and actively supports the achievement of business objectives in an international, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic design, development, and operation of the company’s controlling system
• Professional and people leadership of a 10-person controlling team, including motivation and development of team members
• Full coordination and management of financial planning processes (budgeting, planning, and forecasting), ensuring clear ownership of responsibilities
• Preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings and reports to senior management and stakeholders
• Understanding, aligning, and representing business needs within the organization
• Ensuring  and driving effective communication across different levels (management, departments, partners)
• Responsibility for comprehensive financial performance analysis and development of business decision-support proposals
• Proactive leadership and end-to-end ownership of cost management and efficiency improvement initiatives
• Driving and owning the implementation of group-level controlling guidelines, while continuously developing and enhancing local controlling processes with a strong focus on digitalization and automation

• University degree in economics or finance
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant controlling experience, including several years in a leadership role in a multinational environment
• Excellent people management skills, with the ability to strengthen team cohesion and maintain a collaborative, supportive, and motivating work environment
• Business-level English language skills
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills in an international environment
• Openness to IT solutions in controlling, especially data-driven, digitalized, and automated processes
• Strong analytical skills and business mindset
• Proactive, results-oriented approach and structured way of thinking
• Strong prioritization skills and ability to manage multiple parallel processes effectively

Advantages

• German language skills
• Experience in the telecommunications or IT sector
• In-depth knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems
• Experience in international projects

Place of work: Budapest, with a flexible hybrid work model

* Please be informed that our remote working possibility is only available within Hungary due to European taxation regulation.