Finance Manager

EY GDS Hungary - Finance Manager

        
At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a hub of innovation, technology, and global talent, driving operational excellence and EY’s purpose of building a better working world. With a network across 9 countries and 20 cities, GDS professionals leverage data, AI, and advanced technology to enhance EY’s services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy, and transactions.

The Opportunity

The Finance Manager will work independently with minimal guidance, providing strategic financial leadership and guidance to the finance team. The role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with local GAAP and IFRS, and driving operational excellence within the finance function.

Your key activities

•    Preparation of financial statements and reports in accordance with regulation. Ensure compliance with local GAAP and IFRS standards.

•    Calculation and preparation of tax returns, supervision of tax settlements, cooperation with Tax Office as well as the preparation of settlements with the Social Insurance Institution and Central Statistical Office

•    Conduct internal audits and collaborate with internal and external auditors.

•    Overseeing finance processes including accounting, taxes, payroll,

•    Leading and developing the finance team (3 people), fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring that staff are trained and equipped to perform their roles effectively.

•    Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support decision-making.

•    Actively support change efforts by articulating benefits and promoting ways to reduce barriers to implementation within the finance team.

•    Contribute to the development of business and functional planning by conducting research and providing new data and insights to improve proposals.

•    Promote operational excellence and process automation by challenging current practices and providing feedback on opportunities for improvement.

•    Participating in the financial planning process. Monitoring budget implementation. Cooperation with the FP&A team - providing explanations insights.

Responsibilities and tasks

EY Operational Expectations:

Drive strategic initiatives 
     
•    Actively support change efforts by articulating the benefits and promoting ways to reduce barriers to implementation within own area of responsibility.

Demonstrate business acumen

•    Contribute to the development of business/functional planning by carrying out research and contributing new data and insights to improve proposals.

•    Take a systematic approach to making decisions, considering all relevant data.     

Realize operational excellence      
•    Promote operational excellence by challenging current practices and providing feedback on opportunities to improve them within own area of responsibility. 

EY People Expectations:

Act as a visible role model for our people      

•    Demonstrate a good level of self-awareness when interacting with others and adapt own approach based on differences in individual style and backgrounds, recognizing the risk of unconscious biases. 

Build and deploy high performing teams      

•    Contribute to a positive team environment by helping team members find constructive ways to respond to work challenges.

•    Participate in team meetings that foster open participation and focus on specific outcomes.

EY Quality Expectations:

Drive exceptional service quality      

•    Communicate effectively the purpose of functional processes and solutions in the context of relevant EY priorities and clarify preferred solutions.

•    Leverage diverse ideas and perspectives when formulating approaches to work.

 Demonstrate technical and industry expertise      
•    Use technical / professional knowledge to help internal clients understand and resolve business issues. 

Promote quality and manage risk appropriately      
•    Obtain and evaluate input from appropriate sources before forming conclusions on how best to manage a given issue or opportunity. 
•    Manage discrete projects or initiatives on behalf of the department, clarifying objectives, priorities, roles and responsibilities, and scope changes/ timelines as appropriate. 

EY Market Leadership:

Build EY brand and marketplace standing      
•    Continue building networks internally and start creating a useful external network.

•    Create and deliver presentations that engage audiences and respond to their questions and concerns.

Develop robust and enduring relationships

•    Develop relationships that can benefit both EY and own professional effectiveness, e.g., with suppliers and professional bodies.

•    Demonstrate influencing skills that address the varied interests and individual style of others.    

Qualifications and experience

•    Relevant local accounting qualification and minimum 7-10 years of experience in finance or accounting.

•    Strong understanding of local GAAP and IFRS.

•    IFRS chartered accountant certificate.

•    English proficiency.

•    Proficient in MS Office suite products and capable of handling large datasets.

•    Excellent planning skills and ability to prioritize workload effectively.

•    Client service-oriented approach towards internal customers.

•    Ability to understand and work with complex structures and business models.

•    Experience working in a multinational/multicultural environment.   

What we offer

By seamlessly integrating with EY member firm teams across the global, GDS contributes significantly to EY's purposeful and sustainable growth, delivering insights and solutions that foster trust in capital markets and create value for EY clients, society, and the planet.

We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling to deliver excellent results while allowing everyone to build your career without sacrificing personal priorities, providing:

•    A competitive salary and benefits package, including private health insurance.

•    Opportunities for professional development and career growth, by access to training and development programs, coaching and mentoring as well as on-the job opportunities.

•    A supportive and collaborative work environment with multicultural teams.

•    Flexible working hours and hybrid work with 2 days in the office per week.

•    Employee wellness programs and initiatives and the opportunity to obtain the All You Can Move sport pass.

•    Possibility to volunteer for meaningful initiatives to positively impact lives in the community.

GDS is All in to shape the future with confidence, addressing today's challenges, and anticipating tomorrow's needs. EY GDS is not just reimagining the future of work - it's actively building it, ensuring agility, efficiency, and resilience in an ever-evolving world.