Job Description

Join the professional team of the 120-year-old Gedeon Richter Plc., a leading pharmaceutical company in Hungary and the region!

Our exceptional position is a result of our progressive approach to success: we never stop exploring and always look for the next opportunity. The opportunity to conquer unknown land and to offer new knowledge and solutions to health professionals. To gain a foothold in new markets and new continents. To become a better employer that attracts talents. And we have been walking this path for 120 years.

Gedeon Richter is looking for a committed and experienced professional for the position

Head of Global Controlling Systems

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General Scope

• The Head of Group Controlling Systems is a newly established role responsible for overseeing the Group Controlling systems architecture, data cohesion, and system‑supported controlling processes across the Gedeon Richter Group.
• The role will build and lead a new function within Group Controlling, consolidating financial systems‑related activities to drive standardization, synergies, and process efficiency.
• The position plays a key business role in the design and implementation of SAP S/4HANA and the new Planning, Reporting & Consolidation architecture.
• This is not an IT role; the focus is on master data management, process optimization, automation, reporting, and visualization from a controlling perspective.
• Reporting to the Global Head of Controlling, the role has 5 direct reports and oversees a 10+ member Finance and Data team based at Group Headquarters in Budapest.

Main responsibilities

• Own and develop Group Controlling systems architecture, integration, and data cohesion
• Lead master data, data management, automation, reporting and visualization
• Act as key business partner between Group Controlling and IT (AIT)
• Support SAP S/4HANA and Planning & Reporting system design and implementation
• Ensure accurate management reporting, allocations, CAPEX capitalization, and source‑of‑truth data
• Drive process and system efficiency improvements, including AI‑enabled analytics
• Support affiliates, M&A integrations, and group‑wide initiatives
• Lead and develop the Group Controlling Systems team and contribute to the Controlling transformation agenda

Qualifications and language skills

• Master’s degree in Economics, Business, or IT Technology from a reputable university
• Professional certifications (ACCA, CIMA, CPA) are an advantage
• Fluent English and Hungarian, written and spoken, are required

Qualifications and language skills

• 12+ years of progressive experience in core finance processes (budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting) or finance systems roles within large, complex multinational listed companies
• 5+ years in managerial roles, leading sizeable teams
• Proven HQ and multi‑country / multi‑affiliate experience
• Strong hands‑on expertise in master data management, SAP, and planning & reporting tools
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA and group‑wide planning, reporting or consolidation system implementations is an advantage

Professional Experience

• Hands‑on experience in master data management and financial systems across a group of affiliates / markets / companies
• Practical experience with ERP systems (SAP), budgeting and reporting tools, MIS reporting platforms, and database management systems (SQL)
• Experience in using data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI) and AI‑based solutions to support reporting, forecasting, and analytics
• Solid understanding of accounting, consolidation, cost allocation, and management reporting principles from a systems and process perspective
• Ability to translate business and strategy changes into system and data model changes
• Proven experience working independently while leading and coordinating a 10+ member finance team and guiding remote, in‑market finance personnel

Our offer

• Extensive benefits package (cafeteria, stock program, private life insurance)
• Home office opportunity (2 days /week)
• Flexible working hours
• Training and development opportunities
• In-house medical services and Medicover service
• Various sports opportunities (gym, swimming pool, AYCM)
• Challenging, responsible professional work
• Long-term employment
• Innovative and secure workplace

The Richter community is looking forward to your application.