Senior Project Controller (Service Sector)

Join a Growing Financial Hub in Budapest!

We are excited to announce that our international client has recently opened a financial center in Budapest. After a successful launch a few months ago, the team is now expanding-offering a great opportunity to join an evolving setup where your contribution truly matters.

This is your chance to be part of a growing SSC, get involved in ongoing transformation initiatives, and shape how financial operations and project governance are built and optimized locally.

If you're passionate about finance, strategic impact, and working closely with business stakeholders in an international environment-this is the place for you.

About the Company

Our client is a well-established European group, with its headquarters located in the EU. They are known for their strong focus on financial and economic operations across multiple countries.

The Budapest center is becoming a key hub for regional finance activities, offering a dynamic and people-focused environment with real opportunities for professional growth.

About the Role - Senior Project Controller (Service Sector)

We are looking for a highly experienced Project Controller to join our finance team and take ownership of financial oversight across multiple strategic initiatives.

In this role, you will support a portfolio of parallel projects focused on process improvement, standardization, and system implementations. You will play a key role in ensuring cost transparency, financial control, and effective decision support for senior stakeholders.

This position goes beyond traditional controlling-requiring strong business partnering, stakeholder management, and the ability to clearly communicate financial insights to non-finance audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and control project-related costs across multiple ongoing initiatives
• Provide accurate financial analysis, forecasts, and variance analysis for projects
• Partner with project managers and senior stakeholders to ensure financial alignment
• Act as a trusted advisor on budgeting, cost planning, and financial risks
• Prepare and present clear, insightful financial reports to stakeholders
• Support decision-making by translating financial data into actionable insights
• Track project budgets, timelines, and financial performance
• Ensure proper cost allocation and financial governance across projects
• Identify risks, deviations, and cost-saving opportunities
• Contribute to the development and improvement of controlling processes and tools

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in cost controlling, including project controlling
• Proven experience in project controlling within a service-oriented environment
• Strong understanding of cost structures and financial dynamics in service operations
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills
• Near-native level of English (written and spoken)
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Exposure to large-scale transformation or system implementation projects would be a plus

What We Offer

• Annual bonus
• Flexible cafeteria benefit package
• Travel allowance to support your daily commute
• Private health insurance for your well-being
• Long-term, stable career opportunity
• Hybrid work model with 3-4 days home office per week