Finance Manager

Finance Manager - Controlling & Operations

Zippsafe (www.zippsafe.com) is a Swiss startup company with a continuously growing presence in Budapest. With a focus on continuous innovation and simplicity, we are setting new standards in flexible garment solutions in healthcare. Thanks to the integrated IoT architecture, not only can significant space be saved, but the administrative processes around locker management can also be digitised. Since the launch in 2017, we already have over 40’000 daily users at installations in countries like Switzerland, Germany, as well as the USA. Zippsafe currently employs around 70 people at its locations in Zürich, Budapest, and Düsseldorf. Further country subsidiaries are to be established soon. Become part of our success story!

We are looking for a hands-on, commercially minded Finance Manager - Controlling & Operations to join our fast-growing international HardTech scale-up operating across two sites in Hungary: a Budapest office (incl. R&D) and a production facility in Tököl. This is a high-impact individual contributor and cross-functional role that sits at the intersection of finance, supply chain, and manufacturing operations. Reporting directly to the local Managing Director and Group Head of Finance in Switzerland, you will own the full financial cycle for the Hungarian entity, drive cost transparency across production, and serve as a trusted business partner to operations, procurement, and the management team. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can shape processes and directly influence company results, this role is for you.

What you will do:

Financial Management & Controlling

• Own the full P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow management for the Hungarian entity (Zippsafe Hungary Kft.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes; prepare management reporting packages for the Swiss parent company
• Develop and maintain a robust cost accounting system covering direct and indirect manufacturing costs, overhead allocation, and variance analysis
• Build and drive annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and scenario modelling in close collaboration with the local Managing Director and Head of Finance at HQ
• Monitor KPIs (COGS, gross margin, inventory turns, working capital) and proactively flag deviations with actionable recommendations
• Ensure full statutory compliance with Hungarian GAAP (HAS) and support group-level reporting requirements in close coordination with the external accounting agency
• Manage and develop one direct report in Finance while partnering closely with Operations

Supply Chain & Operational Finance

• Act as a finance business partner to the production team in Tököl: track and analyse manufacturing costs, labour efficiency, material usage, and overhead absorption
• Own inventory valuation, cycle count reconciliation, and obsolescence provisions
• Support procurement with supplier cost analysis, make-vs-buy decisions, and landed cost modelling
• Drive working capital optimisation across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventory
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities across the supply chain without compromising quality or delivery performance

ERP & Process Development

• Serve as the finance lead for the ERP system (Odoo), ensuring master data integrity, process automation, and accurate financial integration
• Continuously improve finance processes, controls, and reporting infrastructure to support the company's growth trajectory
• Collaborate with the Swiss HQ finance team on consolidation, intercompany transactions, and group treasury matters

What you bring to Zippsafe

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, Business Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a closely related field
• 5 - 8 years of progressive finance experience, with a significant portion in manufacturing companies, production environments, or hardware/product scale-ups
• Proven track record in cost accounting, production controlling, or supply chain finance. You understand how physical goods flow and how costs accumulate
• Experience with ERP systems (any major platform); solid understanding of inventory management and production order workflows
• Native Hungarian & proficiency in English (working language with HQ and international teams)
• High degree of ownership, structured thinking, and the ability to work precisely, independently, in a lean team environment

Nice to have perks:

• German language skills: Significantly accelerates collaboration with the Swiss HQ and German-speaking teams
• Hands-on experience with Odoo ERP gives you a flying start in the role
• ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent professional finance certification is a plus

What we offer:

• We are a fast-growing scale-up with global expansion ambitions and a strong team culture
• We focus on trust and empowerment, giving you a lot of responsibility and the appropriate scope to implement your ideas
• We work passionately towards mutual success and celebrate it regularly in local and international team-building events
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working locations
• First-class office environment
• Fruits and snacks shelf

Place of work:

• Budapest (70-80%) and Tököl (20-30%)
• City Gate Office Building (1092 Budapest, Köztelek u. 6.)
• Tököl, Zippsafe Hungary Kft, külterület 034/52, 2316 Hungary

Working time: 5 days, 40h/week

Salary range: HUF 1.7 - 2.1M based on experience (this position does not include a company car)

Want to get more information about us? Check our webpage: www.zippsafe.com, watch our product video!