Senior Finance Controller

At Datapao, data ignites passion, community fuels collaboration, and growth knows no bounds. We are a
Databricks-backed
data engineering and AI consulting company recognized within the Databricks ecosystem and by our customers for world-class delivery and educational services. We have been named
Databricks 2024 EMEA Emerging Business Partner of the Year
and have achieved a second consecutive appearance on the
Financial Times FT1000 list
.

TL;DR

We are now looking for a
Senior Finance Controller
to help us further expand our world-class data engineering team.

As we continue to scale our operations, customer portfolio, and international footprint, we are expanding not only our business but also our
finance organization
—and the
Finance Controller role is a key part of this growth
. We are looking for a highly hands-on
Senior
Finance Controller
to strengthen our day-to-day financial operations and support our CFO in building a transparent, reliable, and scalable financial infrastructure.

We operate with a
small, focused finance team
(CFO, Controller, Finance Administrator), which means you will take ownership of core processes while also handling smaller ad-hoc tasks when needed. You'll work closely with
external accountants
and
the auditor
, ensuring smooth monthly closings, accurate annual reporting, and strong financial compliance.

Your scope will cover everything from contract reviews and cash-flow tracking to consolidated reporting and international entity coordination. This is an operational, detail-oriented, execution-heavy role—ideal for someone who wants to have visible impact in a growing organization.

What will you do?

Operational Finance & Controlling

You own the daily and monthly financial processes that keep our business running.

• preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports,
• supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles,
• cash-flow monitoring, variance analysis, and scenario modelling,
• project-level profitability tracking and cost control,
• ensuring documentation quality and data reliability across finance,
• collaborating with external accountants during monthly and annual closings,
• coordinating with auditors during year-end,
• supporting smaller, ad-hoc tasks that come with being part of a lean, scaling team.

Key initiatives: improving reporting speed and accuracy, building consistent financial controls, and supporting the CFO with actionable financial insights.

Contract & Compliance Operations

A key part of your role supports day-to-day compliance and operational finance.

• review contracts from a financial and commercial perspective,
• verify pricing, scope, terms, and adherence to internal policies,
• maintain contract registers and related documentation,
• coordinate with legal/accounting where needed,
• prepare bank transfers and payment instructions for CFO approval.

Key initiatives: building standardized contract-review processes and improving contract-to-cash visibility.

International Expansion & Consolidated Reporting

As the company grows internationally, you will play a central role in establishing our multi-entity financial operations.

• setting up stable monthly reporting flows with foreign accountants,
• coordinating statutory and compliance requirements for new entities,
• preparing group-level consolidated reporting packages and KPI dashboards,
• aligning local reporting structures with unified group standards,
• ensuring consistency and comparability across all entities.

Key initiatives: establishing group finance processes and supporting the CFO in international financial infrastructure design.

What does it take to fit the bill?

Operational & technical skills

• Hands-on controlling experience in a dynamic or scaling environment
• Strong reporting, modelling, and analytical capabilities
• High accuracy and operational discipline
• Solid Excel/Sheets skills; BI/ERP experience is an advantage
• Ability to read and assess commercial contract terms
• Comfortable coordinating with accountants, auditors, and external service providers
• Fluent English
• A process-driven mindset with a desire to create structure and consistency

Team fit

• You thrive in a small but scaling finance team, where responsibilities evolve as the company grows
• You take ownership and deliver processes end-to-end
• You communicate clearly with finance and non-finance stakeholders
• You build structure in ambiguous environments
• You are reliable, detail-oriented, and accountable
• You enjoy contributing to a company that is actively scaling locally and internationally—including expanding its finance organization

How will we measure success in this role?

• Accuracy & timeliness of financial reporting:
  Monthly and annual closings delivered on schedule with minimal corrections required.
• Process improvement:
  Implementation or enhancement of internal financial processes (e.g., reporting, forecasting, contract review workflows) that demonstrably reduce errors or manual workload.
• Business support quality:
  High-quality financial insights and reports that help the CFO and Operations make better decisions.
• Scalability contribution:
  Active participation in building a finance function that supports company growth - establishing structures, documentation, and controls.

What will the selection process look like?

• Screening Interview
  (~45 minutes).
  One of our Recruiters will run it. The purpose is to better understand your motivation for the role and assess how you match the role's core requirements.
• Technical interview (~60-90 minutes).
  This session will be led by our CFO and will focus on your practical finance/controlling knowledge, problem-solving skills, and how you approach real-life scenarios relevant to the role. It's an opportunity for both sides to understand how a potential future collaboration would look like between the two of you.
• Cultural Fit Interview (~60 minutes).
  With our Head of People. The focus will be on discussing more in-depth ways of working, debriefing your performance during the interview process, and pre-aligning on possible goals and focus post joining.
• Meet the team (~30-45 minutes).
  Well this is a small team, so you're going to meet our one and only Finance Assistant. It's about getting to know each other and see what a future collaboration would look like between the two of you.

What do we offer?

• Flexible PTO and Working Hours
  : We're flexible about your working routine and how many days you take off if it does not conflict with customer success, company goals, and the work you do.
• Flexible Office:
  It is up to you which days you spend in the office. However, as a strong community is one of DATAPAO's value propositions, we'd expect you to spend one day per week in the office on average.
• 30 Calendar Days of Paternity Leave (if applicable):
  We think it's essential for both parents to be there when it matters the most.
• Private Medical Insurance:
  We provide a private medical package via Generali.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Through EAP, we offer our employees access to psychological, financial, and legal consulting services via phone or in person.
• Top-notch working equipment:
  Working comfortably means working well. Therefore, you will get a MacBook, a Herman Miller office chair, standing desks in the office, and whatever else is needed to give your best.
• The chance to make an impact in a high-transparency culture:
  Open feedback and a no-politics environment are things we value a lot at DATAPAO. Additionally, you'll get the chance to shape the future of a rapidly growing tech company, to work with cutting-edge technologies, and to help some of the biggest and most innovative companies in the world sort out their data puzzles.
• A cozy and modern office in the heart of Budapest:
  Located in a vibrant, central part of the city (Opera/Oktogon), it's designed to foster focus, creativity, and team connection. You'll find open spaces for group work, quiet corners for deep thinking, and plenty of natural light. It's well-stocked with snacks, drinks, coffee, and beverages. Optional Friday evening beers, movie, and wine-tasting nights with the team are also on us.

Total compensation

The gross salary for this is up to
HUF / month,
, depending on your assessed seniority level during the selection process.