chief financial officer

• 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

For more information please reach out to: Hesz Attila - attila.hesz@randstad.hu