A key leadership position within an established and growing road transport company.
Direct opportunity to influence company strategy and business development.
Competitive salary package
Company car provided.

Organisation/Department
Our partner is an established, low-profile powerhouse in European logistics, quietly operating a fleet of approximately 300 trucks specializing in full truck load (FTL) and container haulage (FCL). To steer their sustained momentum behind the scenes, they are seeking a strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to serve as a pivotal co-pilot to executive leadership, charting the organization’s long-term financial trajectory and resilience.

Job description

Lead all finance, accounting, controlling, and treasury activities to ensure organizational stability.
Ensure full compliance with Hungarian and IFRS accounting standards, tax legislation, and statutory reporting.
Prepare detailed budgets, forecasts, and monthly management reporting, including P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet analysis.
Monitor fleet profitability by analyzing cost per km, fuel consumption, tolls, maintenance expenses, and asset utilization.
Manage complex fleet financing activities, including leasing, loans, and strategic investment and replacement planning.
Oversee cash flow, working capital, credit control, and customer payment terms to optimize liquidity.
Manage relationships with external partners including banks, leasing companies, auditors, and tax authorities.
Support pricing and tender decisions through data-driven cost and margin analysis.

Requirements

At least 5 years of professional experience in road transport, trucking, and/or logistics in Hungary.
At least 5 years of proven experience as a CFO or in an equivalent senior finance leadership role.
Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field; professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, Hungarian chartered accountant) are considered a plus.
In-depth knowledge of Hungarian accounting, tax, and labor regulations.
Strong competence in preparing IFRS-based financial statements and managing reporting processes.
Solid experience in asset-intensive businesses, specifically regarding fleet financing and leasing.
Excellent command of both Hungarian and English (written and spoken); additional languages are an advantage.
Strong leadership abilities with a hands-on, pragmatic approach and the confidence to work directly with senior stakeholders.
Experience with SAP is highly desired.