Global Business Services - Finance - Hungary - Budapest - Senior Management Accountant Analyst

Senior Management Accountant at Alpha FMC

• Division: Business Services
• Team: Finance – Accounting Services
• Location: Budapest

About Alpha FMC

• Alpha Financial Markets Consulting is a leading global consultancy to the financial services industry. Founded in 2003,
• we have worked for over 20 years to bring together specialist, sector-focused strategy, management consulting and
• technology expertise to support the entire client transformation lifecycle. Having partnered with more than 1,200 clients
• worldwide across the asset and wealth management, alternatives and insurance industries, Alpha is truly a trusted advisor
• for complex change programmes. We now have over 1,180 consultants working with clients across North America, the
• UK, Europe, Middle East and APAC. In 2024, in recognition of our successful track record and strong growth prospects,
• Alpha was acquired by Bridgepoint, one of the world's leading quoted private asset growth investors. Our people are at
• the heart of everything we do. We are delighted that many of our team have built long and fulfilling careers with us, many
• staying over a decade. We believe this is because Alpha offers a genuinely rewarding place to work: a meritocratic
• environment where your career can flourish, and a welcoming culture where you can be yourself, connect with others and
• thrive. As we look to the future, we’re excited to be looking for new Alpha colleagues - individuals who are collaborative,
• innovative and ambitious. We hope you will join us and help shape the next chapter of our growth journey.
• Why join Alpha Business Services?

• Be part of something successful - We’re an established professional services firm with an ambitious growth

• trajectory. Your work directly supports and impacts our business success and makes a real contribution to the
• company's success story.

• Unlock your potential - You’ll grow through meaningful work, real exposure to new challenges and continuous

• learning. Stretch your skills, take ownership of key responsibilities and access progression opportunities as our
• company grows.

• Belong to a great international team - Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and social. You’ll work with

people who value teamwork, celebrate success and genuinely enjoy working together.

• Thrive with us - Benefit from flexible working, market-aligned pay and benefits and a supportive environment

that helps you do your best work

Overview of Business Services

• While consultants focus on delivery client value, our 'Business Services’ function ensures that the company runs efficiently
• and appropriately across a number of operational areas: People, Operations, IT, Legal and Finance. Together, these
• teams ensure the consultants are fully supported - working from a strong operational base that’s efficient, innovative and
• compliant. Business Services doesn’t just enable delivery; it empowers Alpha’s long-term success.
• Role & Requirements
• Alpha FMC are looking for a Cost Accountant to join the team to support the company’s rapid growth and following recent
• acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Working in the Financial Controller teams responsible for cost and controls including the production of monthly

management accounts.

• Ensure supplier invoices and expenses are appropriately approved, correctly posted and paid. Approve new

supplier set up including independent bank account verification as required.

• Prepare / approve monthly journals for accruals, depreciation, prepayments, operating expenses etc. Working

• with the Revenue Accountant to ensure Cost of Sales and Revenue recognition are aligned to KPIs. At all
• stages ensuring expenditure variances to budget / expectation are reviewed and explained and/or adjusted
• accordingly.

• Prepare monthly balance sheet files for relevant nominal captions. Maintain fixed asset registers and ensure

• accurate capitalization of costs where applicable. Ensure balances are revalued, reconciliations are up to date,
• and reconciling items are investigated and actioned promptly.

• Working with the Business Partnering team to provide commentary on variance analysis on the local CEO

packs financial statements and KPIs. Perform ad hoc cost analysis as required.

• Provide input into the Business Partnering led Budget and Reforecast process, including run rate analysis of

overheads and working capital cash conversion.

• Provide the Transactional Finance Team (AR&AP) with assistance on bank transactions postings and approve

the monthly bank reconciliations.

• Working with the help of the Transactional Finance Team as required, prepare and submit VAT/GST returns

and other local compliance filings.

• Support the local entity and the group’s annual statutory filings, audit(s) and tax return process by providing

responses to information requests and follow on queries.

• Highlight errors or issues to the Financial Controller and resolve discrepancies
• Build strong relationships and rapport with stakeholders internally
• Manage, train and support to junior members of the team

We want to hear from people with

• Finalist / Qualified Accountant with management accountant experience
• BSc/MSc in Economics or Finance or equivalent professional experience
• Strong Excel skills, strong IT systems skills
• Focus on team achievement, not just individual goals
• First-class interpersonal skills, with ability to influence and lead
• Proactivity
• Ability to cope with demanding and fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisation skills and rigorous attention to detail
• Business / financial services experience helpful

Location and working pattern

• Alpha is proud to offer a hybrid working arrangement wherein staff are able to combine office and home

• working. This would typically mean 2-3 days in the Budapest Alpha office; however the exact arrangements will
• be confirmed based upon the role and responsibilities. Occasional travel might be required, more likely at
• senior levels.
• Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary and benefits

Our Commitment to Inclusion

• At Alpha, diversity, equity and inclusion are critical to our success. Our priorities show a focus on fostering an inclusive,
• equitable workplace where individuals are treated fairly regardless of gender or background. We welcome applications
• from disabled people and are committed to making our recruitment process and workplace accessible and inclusive for
• everyone.
• Data Privacy Policy: Full details around what data we hold, why we hold it and for how long are available in our
• recruitment privacy statement (https://alphafmc.com/privacy-policy/).