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/).