Financial Controlling Lead Analyst

About the role

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. From global icons like Johnnie Walker, Guinness and Tanqueray to Smirnoff and Don Julio, we create brands consumers love. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate and innovate. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you'll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future. Join us to create a career worth celebrating. Financial Controlling and Analysis (FC&A) Tower is part of Global Business Operations and provides oversight on financial activities and controls including general accounting, management and external reporting and financial planning and analysis. The tower is responsible for the interpretation of financial and statutory data, the coordination and management of financial and statutory reporting, the management of the P&L and balance sheet delivering solutions that will increase insight and transparency. Ensure smooth and accurate month-end close activities, including the timely and accurate submission of financial and statutory reports Prepare journal entries and support reconciliation processes while ensuring compliance with PCAOB requirements and proper documentation standards Prepare financial and statutory reports and support the execution of statutory reporting processes Partner closely with the RTR team to ensure legal entity financial statements accurately and completely reflect business operations Provide technical accounting guidance and support within the Financial Controlling team Support business decision-making through financial controlling analyses and insights Ensure financial and statutory processes are delivered accurately, efficiently, and within deadlines, while maintaining compliance with internal (CARM) and external control requirements Interpret, implement, and communicate Group Accounting and Reporting requirements across the Financial Control team and relevant GBO stakeholders Support the FAC process by preparing analyses and contributing to the completion of reporting activities Promote adherence to policies, procedures, and compliance standards while acting as a trusted advisor to GBO group function teams About you Degree educated in relevant finance / accounting/ business Qualified accountant 4-5 years' experience in relevant area Experience working within an international / multicultural environment Exemplary Risk Management (Internal Controls, Managing Risk, Embedding Compliance & Ethics) Strong Financial Controlling knowledge (Balance sheet, Group and Local Financial Reporting, Accounting principles) Strong analytical skills to be able to see and understand the big picture and deliver high level message, offering solutions for issues Fluent English knowledge Flexible Working Statement: Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one. Rewards & Benefits Statement: We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including: Unique Family Leave opportunity We work without border - you will work with people from all over the world You will deal with world class brand portfolio Wide variety of thematic events, afterwork activities organized by employee communities Product Allowance to purchase company products from the staff shop We won the Fittest Workplace Award, of course we have a Gym Urban legend is true, we do have a Rooftop Bar Diversity statement: Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more. Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world. Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application. Character Is Everything Worker Type : Regular Primary Location: Budapest Additional Locations : Job Posting Start Date : 2026-05-14