We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Financial Compliance, Europeto lead and elevate our financial compliance agenda across multiple European markets.
This is a high-impact regional leadership role at the intersection of finance, risk, and governance, responsible for building a robust and scalable compliance framework while ensuring consistent execution across all affiliates.
You will act as the key architect and guardian of financial compliance, partnering closely with Finance, Tax, SSC, and Audit teams to ensure transparency, control, and audit readiness across the region.
Financial Compliance Governance
Design, implement, and continuously enhance a regional financial compliance frameworkcovering statutory requirements, tax governance, internal controls, and audit readiness
Own and maintain the finance risk & controlacross Europe
Ensure consistent execution of compliance obligations across all affiliates
Internal Controls & Audit
Lead internal control testing, compliance reviews, and remediation initiatives
Coordinate external, statutory, and internal auditsacross multiple countries
Ensure robust documentation, approval frameworks, and clear control ownership
Tax & Regulatory Oversight (Finance domain)
Partner with Regional Tax, SSC, and local Finance teams to ensure timely and accurate filings
Monitor compliance risks and ensure proactive escalation and resolution
Process Governance & Harmonization
Drive standardization and harmonizationof finance-related compliance processes across countries
Support the digitalization and automationof compliance and monitoring systems
Training & Capability Building
Develop and deliver compliance training programsfor Finance teams across Europe
Ensure clarity and alignment on regulatory changes, audit outcomes, and risk mitigation actions
Stakeholder & SSC Coordination
Act as a key interface between Finance, SSC, Controlling, IT, HR, and Corporate Audit
Represent Finance Europe in compliance forums, escalations, and cross-functional initiatives
Team Leadership
Lead, coach, and develop a regional financial compliance team
Foster a high-performance, growth-oriented mindsetwith a strong focus on continuous improvement
University degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field
10+ years of experiencein financial compliance, audit, internal controls, or related finance roles
Background in Big4 or similar environmentstrongly preferred
Strong knowledge of:
Statutory accounting across Europe
Internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX or equivalent)
Finance-related regulatory environments and tax basics
Proven experience operating in a multi-country / regional environment
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to build frameworks, influence senior stakeholders, and drive change
Leadership experience with the ability to develop teams and scale capabilities
A strategic regional leadership rolewith high visibility and impact
The opportunity to shape and modernize financial compliance across Europe
A collaborative, international environment with strong cross-functional exposure
A role that combines governance, transformation, and leadership
In May 2018, a new Executive Search and HR Consulting firm started its operations in Hungary with the aim to offer boutique services to a selected group of clients. Today’s labour market conditions require specialised HR advisors who know their industries in depth and who have the right skills to help organisations grow, be it with executive search or general HR consulting. 20+ years of servicing the most demanding clients and candidates has created a forum of know how that is unrivalled in local and international knowledge within the Hungarian market.
We see our ability to deliver exceptional service and deep understanding of the client and candidates needs as our biggest USP. In order to fulfil this, our business model will be limited to working with a small group of dedicated clients who have a clear vision of what they are looking for and why someone would be motivated to work for them.
Diepeveen & Partners Kft. cooperates with several strategic partners with whom our company jointly undertakes projects. In this way, we can flexibly manage and expand our capacity and take advantage of the knowledge, expertise and network of other professionals. Our founding partner Frido Diepeveen has his ancestral root in Hungary, and our understanding of the local market and our international experience makes us a local expert with international know how.
