Finance Manager - Serbia & Montenegro

About the role

HELL ENERGY, a market-leading energy drink manufacturer with factories in Serbia and Montenegro, is looking for a Finance Manager to join its team in Belgrade. The role covers the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning of the Serbian and Montenegrin business and acts as a financial business partner to the Country Manager and commercial team.

Key responsibilities

• Manage budgeting, forecasting and financial planning for the Serbian and Montenegrin business
• Prepare and analyse monthly financial and management reports, highlighting variances and business drivers
• Monitor sales, profitability, costs, cash flow and working capital and recommend actions to management
• Act as financial business partner to the Country Manager and commercial team, supporting key decisions with financial analysis
• Monitor the distributor's financial performance, including sales, margins, trade spend and payment performance
• Ensure compliance with Group financial policies, reporting requirements and internal controls
• Coordinate with external accounting, tax and audit partners where required
• Identify cost optimisation opportunities and improve profitability and financial efficiency
• Handle incoming supplier invoices and payments, and manage weekly cash flow and local liquidity
• Help the Country Manager create and manage tendering processes when needed
• Manage bank relationships, analyse opportunities and govern related processes

Required profile

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in finance, controlling or FP&A
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field
• Professional qualifications or courses in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, IFRS or Financial Management are an advantage
• Ability to work independently, take ownership and meet tight deadlines

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

What we offer

• A stable, long-term position with career opportunities
• A competitive base salary
• An inspiring work environment with high-tech equipment