Overview
Senior Controller Jobs in Budapest, Budapest, Hungary at Publicis Groupe Hungary
Title: Senior Controller
Company: Publicis Groupe Hungary
Location: Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
Company Description
Publicis Groupe is the world’s largest agency holding group, leading in Digital, Creative, and Media transformation. With nearly 100 years of experience and 100+ markets worldwide, we’re proud to be ranked the #1 Agency Group globally by Forbes.
Here in Budapest, Publicis Groupe Hungary is the country’s largest integrated creative and media agency—home to 400+ experts, 250+ awards.
With our Power of One model, we offer expertise in Creative, Media, Digital and Production. Our modular setup integrates these disciplines, giving clients seamless access to the right blend of services to support their business and customers’ journey.
Behind every bold idea and award-winning campaign, there’s a foundation that keeps it all running smoothly. That’s where our support functions come in. From Talent to Finance and Operations, these teams build the structures that help creativity thrive and make sure our people and clients get the very best.
Whether it’s enabling growth, keeping us financially sharp, or ensuring processes run like clockwork, our support teams are essential to our success.
If you’re passionate about creating impact through organization, people, or numbers—and want to shape how great work gets made—you’ll find your place here.
Overview
SENIOR CONTROLLER – MEDIA FINANCE
We are looking for an experienced Senior Controller to join our team and take ownership of finance operations within a dynamic and fast-evolving media environment.
This role offers a unique opportunity to step into a high-visibility leadership position, working closely with senior stakeholders across finance and media while driving critical financial processes and improvements.
Why this role is exciting
- Key leadership role in a fast-paced media business
- High exposure to senior stakeholders (Finance & Media leadership)
- End-to-end ownership across media finance operations
- Broad scope covering reporting, audits, forecasting, and business processes
- Opportunity to contribute to transformation and system improvements
- Collaborative, supportive, and highly engaged team environment
What You Will Do
- Lead monthly closing processes and ensure accurate, timely reporting
- Manage ad hoc financial reporting (local and network level)
- Oversee and coordinate the full billing process end-to-end
- Act as a key finance partner to media teams, providing guidance and support
- Drive resolution of day-to-day financial and accounting matters
- Coordinate with shared service centres and internal stakeholders
- Support and manage internal and external audits
- Contribute to forecasting and budgeting processes
What Makes You a Strong Fit
- 7+ years experience in finance (complex environment preferred)
- Strong Excel skills and confidence in handling data
- Solid understanding of financial processes, reporting, and controlling
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
- Strong ownership mindset and proactive problem-solving approach
- Professional working proficiency in English
- Experience with financial systems (e.g. SAP, Altair, Starscape)
What Success Looks Like In This Role
- Reliable delivery of accurate financial outputs under tight deadlines
- Strong ownership and accountability for end-to-end processes
- Effective collaboration with stakeholders across teams
- Proactive mindset in improving processes and solving problems
Additional Information
Why should you join Publicis Groupe?
- Diverse & Inclusive Environment – Viva La Difference is in our DNA.
We don’t just accept differences—we celebrate them. With 30+ nationalities under one roof, our team is proof that diversity fuels creativity and innovation. Our DE&I initiatives make sure every voice has space and every idea is valued.
- Thriving Community – Built on camaraderie.
We nurture a culture of involvement—colleagues who show up for each other, collaborate, and share wins. From Thirsty Thursdays to DE&I days and team-building events, we create space for real connections (and the occasional celebration dance).
- People-First – Well-Being Always.
We believe you can only bring your best when you feel your best. From initiatives like Working with Cancer and Screening Time Off, to coaching, mental and physical health support and women's health program, we provide the tools and flexibility to help you create a work–life balance that truly works for you.
- Grow With Us. – Your career, your runway.
Your journey is yours—we’re just here to fuel it. With tools like Marcel, our AI-powered platform, together with global learning programs, local classes and workshops, we’ll help you thrive and build a future-proof, AI-ready skillset.
- Flexible Work Arrangements – Your work, your rhythm.
Some days you’re office-ready, other days you’re better from home—we get it. Our flexible hours and hybrid options let you set the rhythm. And yes, your furry friends are always welcome in the office – paws on the floor, ideas on the table.
- Global Mobility with Work Your World – The world is your office.
Why stay put when you can take your job global? With Work Your World, you can spend a few weeks working from a selected Publicis Groupe office worldwide. Want to swap apartments with a colleague in Paris or Madrid? Go for it. It’s not just travel—it’s adventure with a laptop.
We’ve built this far—now let’s build forward, together.
Publicis Groupe Hungary is an equal opportunity employer. We believe different perspectives spark stronger ideas. That’s why we welcome applicants of all races, colors, religions, sexes, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, ages, national origins and disabilities. Everyone deserves an equal chance to thrive here, and we’re committed to making our hiring process – and our workplace – accessible, inclusive, respectful, and supportive for all.
