Global Business Services - Finance - Hungary - Budapest - Senior Management Accountant Analyst

<p><strong>Senior Management Accountant at Alpha FMC</strong></p> <p><br>• Division: Business Services<br>• Team: Finance – Accounting Services<br>• Location: Budapest</p> <p><br><strong>About Alpha FMC</strong><br>Alpha Financial Markets Consulting is a leading global consultancy to the financial services industry. Founded in 2003,<br>we have worked for over 20 years to bring together specialist, sector-focused strategy, management consulting and<br>technology expertise to support the entire client transformation lifecycle. Having partnered with more than 1,200 clients<br>worldwide across the asset and wealth management, alternatives and insurance industries, Alpha is truly a trusted advisor<br>for complex change programmes. We now have over 1,180 consultants working with clients across North America, the<br>UK, Europe, Middle East and APAC. In 2024, in recognition of our successful track record and strong growth prospects,<br>Alpha was acquired by Bridgepoint, one of the world's leading quoted private asset growth investors. Our people are at<br>the heart of everything we do. We are delighted that many of our team have built long and fulfilling careers with us, many<br>staying over a decade. We believe this is because Alpha offers a genuinely rewarding place to work: a meritocratic<br>environment where your career can flourish, and a welcoming culture where you can be yourself, connect with others and<br>thrive. As we look to the future, we’re excited to be looking for new Alpha colleagues - individuals who are collaborative,<br>innovative and ambitious. We hope you will join us and help shape the next chapter of our growth journey.</p> <p><br><strong>Why join Alpha Business Services?</strong><br>• Be part of something successful - We’re an established professional services firm with an ambitious growth<br>trajectory. Your work directly supports and impacts our business success and makes a real contribution to the<br>company's success story.<br>• Unlock your potential - You’ll grow through meaningful work, real exposure to new challenges and continuous<br>learning. Stretch your skills, take ownership of key responsibilities and access progression opportunities as our<br>company grows.<br>• Belong to a great international team - Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and social. You’ll work with<br>people who value teamwork, celebrate success and genuinely enjoy working together.<br>• Thrive with us - Benefit from flexible working, market-aligned pay and benefits and a supportive environment<br>that helps you do your best work</p> <p><br><strong>Overview of Business Services</strong><br>While consultants focus on delivery client value, our 'Business Services’ function ensures that the company runs efficiently<br>and appropriately across a number of operational areas: People, Operations, IT, Legal and Finance. Together, these<br>teams ensure the consultants are fully supported - working from a strong operational base that’s efficient, innovative and<br>compliant. Business Services doesn’t just enable delivery; it empowers Alpha’s long-term success.</p> <p><br><strong>Role &amp; Requirements</strong><br>Alpha FMC are looking for a Cost Accountant to join the team to support the company’s rapid growth and following recent<br>acquisitions.</p> <p><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><br>• Working in the Financial Controller teams responsible for cost and controls including the production of monthly<br>management accounts.<br>• Ensure supplier invoices and expenses are appropriately approved, correctly posted and paid. Approve new<br>supplier set up including independent bank account verification as required.<br>• Prepare / approve monthly journals for accruals, depreciation, prepayments, operating expenses etc. Working<br>with the Revenue Accountant to ensure Cost of Sales and Revenue recognition are aligned to KPIs. At all<br>stages ensuring expenditure variances to budget / expectation are reviewed and explained and/or adjusted<br>accordingly.<br>• Prepare monthly balance sheet files for relevant nominal captions. Maintain fixed asset registers and ensure<br>accurate capitalization of costs where applicable. Ensure balances are revalued, reconciliations are up to date,<br>and reconciling items are investigated and actioned promptly.<br>• Working with the Business Partnering team to provide commentary on variance analysis on the local CEO<br>packs financial statements and KPIs. Perform ad hoc cost analysis as required.<br>• Provide input into the Business Partnering led Budget and Reforecast process, including run rate analysis of<br>overheads and working capital cash conversion.<br>• Provide the Transactional Finance Team (AR&amp;AP) with assistance on bank transactions postings and approve<br>the monthly bank reconciliations.<br>• Working with the help of the Transactional Finance Team as required, prepare and submit VAT/GST returns<br>and other local compliance filings.<br>• Support the local entity and the group’s annual statutory filings, audit(s) and tax return process by providing<br>responses to information requests and follow on queries.<br>• Highlight errors or issues to the Financial Controller and resolve discrepancies<br>• Build strong relationships and rapport with stakeholders internally<br>• Manage, train and support to junior members of the team</p> <p><br><strong>We want to hear from people with:</strong><br>• Finalist / Qualified Accountant with management accountant experience<br>• BSc/MSc in Economics or Finance or equivalent professional experience<br>• Strong Excel skills, strong IT systems skills<br>• Focus on team achievement, not just individual goals<br>• First-class interpersonal skills, with ability to influence and lead<br>• Proactivity<br>• Ability to cope with demanding and fast-paced environment<br>• Excellent organisation skills and rigorous attention to detail<br>• Business / financial services experience helpful</p> <p><br><strong>Location and working pattern:</strong><br>• Alpha is proud to offer a hybrid working arrangement wherein staff are able to combine office and home<br>working. This would typically mean 2-3 days in the Budapest Alpha office; however the exact arrangements will<br>be confirmed based upon the role and responsibilities. Occasional travel might be required, more likely at<br>senior levels.</p> <p><br><strong>Benefits &amp; Compensation</strong><br>• Competitive salary and benefits</p> <p><br><strong>Our Commitment to Inclusion</strong><br>At Alpha, diversity, equity and inclusion are critical to our success. Our priorities show a focus on fostering an inclusive,<br>equitable workplace where individuals are treated fairly regardless of gender or background. We welcome applications<br>from disabled people and are committed to making our recruitment process and workplace accessible and inclusive for<br>everyone.</p> <p><br><strong>Data Privacy Policy:</strong> Full details around what data we hold, why we hold it and for how long are available in our<br>recruitment privacy statement (https://alphafmc.com/privacy-policy/).</p>