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) in Prague, Czech Republic!

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 

• Willingness to relocate to Prague - we are ready to provide support if needed

• 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. 

• Leadership and Management: Strong leadership skills, guiding the finance operations team towards operational excellence through clear objectives, performance management, and mentorship. 

• Strategic Thinking: Strategic mindset for identifying optimization opportunities, standardizing procedures, and implementing best practices to enhance the efficiency of finance operations. 

• Communication and Relationship Building: Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, senior executives, and other departments, fostering strong relationships and alignment with business objectives. 

• Compliance and Controls: In-depth knowledge of accounting policies, tax requirements, and group reporting standards, with expertise in designing and maintaining effective process controls to ensure compliance and accurate financial reporting. 

• Driving license: group B. 

Benefits:

Enjoy a little extra with our benefits (the list of benefits applies to the Czech Republic)

• Annual bonus and salary review
• Flexible working
• 28 days off
• Contribution to pension scheme
• Lunch contribution
• Budget to enjoy our products
• Flexible benefits package
• Online medical service
• Paid volunteering time

Join our team and uncover even more exciting perks that make Asahi Europe &International an exceptional place to work
 

Company overview

Asahi Europe & International is part of Asahi Group Holdings, a global beer, spirits, soft drinks, and food group with leading positions in European and Asia-Pacific markets, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Japan. As of November 2020, Asahi Europe & International Group runs 19 production facilities in 8 countries across Europe and is the custodian of some of the best beer brands in the world, including Asahi Super Dry, Pilsner Urquell, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Grolsch and Kozel. Within the Asahi Group, the remit of Asahi Europe and International is also to develop and manage all export markets globally, outside of Japan and Oceania. Covering 90 markets and with over 10,000 passionate colleagues on board, the business is well positioned to inspire people around the world to drink better.

Asahi Europe and International (asahiinternational.com)

Functional overview

ABS encompass a broad range of financial activities designed to support businesses in their day-to-day financial operations, long-term planning, and compliance with regulations. These services are crucial for maintaining financial health, making informed decisions, and achieving the overall financial objectives of the organization. The key outputs of ABS are to provide accounting services including the summarizing and reporting of financial transactions of a business, preparing financial statements, managing accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations. ABS is also responsible to adhere to multi-jurisdiction financial regulations and reporting requirements, including ensuring compliance with these regulations and ensure accurate and timely reporting to relevant authorities. In addition to this, ABS is to use effectively use financial software and systems to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance data security.

We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect difference, and support everyone to be true to who they are! At Asahi Europe and International we believe you can SHINE AS YOU ARE - no matter your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We want to support you to be courageous in your individuality and to know that whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, you can belong with us without having to conform.