Head of Accounting Shared Service Centre (CEE)

1. Shared Service Centre Setup & Transition

• Lead the design, implementation, and operationalization of the SSC in Budapest.
• Develop a detailed transition roadmap for consolidating accounting activities from CEE country organizations.
• Manage the transfer of knowledge, processes, and people into the SSC, ensuring minimal business disruption.
• Drive standardization of accounting processes, policies, and systems across CEE.
• Oversee the ERP transition: manage current accounting processes performed on SAP and lead the migration to Microsoft Dynamics over the next years.

2. Leadership & People Management

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing accounting team in Budapest.
• Ensure effective onboarding of transferred staff and manage change processes with empathy and professionalism.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, service orientation, and continuous improvement.

3. Operational Excellence & Compliance

• Oversee all accounting operations for CEE entities, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Intercompany Accounting, and Tax Reporting (direct and indirect taxes supported by external tax advisors).
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local GAAP, IFRS, tax regulations, and corporate policies.
• Monitor KPIs and SLAs to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Partner with internal and external auditors as required.

4. Process Improvement & Digitalization

• Identify opportunities for process automation and digital transformation in accounting.
• Implement best practices and leverage ERP capabilities to drive efficiency.
• Continuously improve processes and controls to strengthen financial governance.

5. Stakeholder Management

• Act as key liaison between country organisations, Group Finance, and the SSC.
• Build trust and maintain strong working relationships with local managing directors and Group Head of Accounting.
• Provide regular updates on progress, challenges, and performance of the SSC to the Group CFO.

Education & Experience

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, Chartered Accountant) advantageous.
• At least 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of setting up or managing a finance shared service centre or large regional accounting function.
• Experience in multinational organizations, ideally within the retail or wholesale sector.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, local GAAP in CEE countries, and ideally tax regulations.
• Familiarity with ERP systems: SAP (current system) and Microsoft Dynamics (target system).

Leadership & Competencies

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage teams through change.
• Excellent project management and transformation skills.
• Hands-on and pragmatic, with the ability to work strategically and operationally.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across the CEE region.
• Fluent in English; knowledge in German and another CEE languages is an advantage.

• A unique opportunity to design and lead a new SSC from the ground up.
• High visibility role with direct impact on Europart’s finance organization.
• Attractive compensation package and career development opportunities within a growing European group.
• Dynamic, international, and collaborative work environment in Budapest.