GRIR Senior Analyst

A leading multinational organisation is consolidating its group-wide finance and procurement activities into a single global business services hub in Budapest, and is seeking an experienced GRIR Senior Analyst to join its Finance team during this period of transformation.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing the Goods Receipt / Invoice Receipt (GR/IR) account effectively and efficiently, including reconciliation, reporting and cleansing processes at an operational level for the designated business. Partnering closely with senior finance stakeholders and business users, you will play a key part in keeping balances accurate, strengthening controls and driving continuous improvement across the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process.

• Operate the standard GR/IR process for the business on a daily basis

• Design, launch and run the monthly GR/IR reporting and clearing process to keep the aged GR/IR balance in line with targets

• Support monthly, quarterly and annual financial close activities, including GR/IR balance sheet reconciliation and accrual alignment, in line with the Group Reporting Manual and relevant standards

• Analyse the GR/IR account and drive the clearing of open items with operational teams, including detailed ageing analysis by posting type

• Resolve internal and external queries promptly, with reference to SOPs and previous cases

• Use root cause analysis to proactively identify and manage recurring issues

• Prepare and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and process manuals in line with ISO requirements

• Maintain KPIs that track GR/IR clearance progress and flag issues, and carry out analytical assessments such as ageing and blocked invoices

• Make sure effective controls are in place across GR/IR processes and systems, and escalate new scenarios or areas of non-compliance with clear recommendations

• Provide in-depth process expertise to support operational delivery, quality management and control

• Support change management by adopting process changes and delivering in line with them

• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities, and work with agile squads on improvements that reduce GR/IR-related risks in the P2P process

• University degree in Economics, Business Administration, Procurement or another relevant discipline

• 3–5 years' experience in Procurement, Finance, Accounts Payable or a P2P function, ideally in a multinational environment

• Broad Source-to-Pay knowledge and hands-on account reconciliation experience

• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Solid experience with purchasing and ERP systems, particularly SAP FI and MM

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills

• Strong relationship management skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience working in complex, system-oriented environments

• Process thinking, with a strong focus on continuous improvement

• Strong time management and organisational skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• Fluent professional English

• The ability to turn strategic thinking into tangible operational actions

• A degree or background in Supply Chain, Sourcing or Logistics Management

• Knowledge of SAP SRM or Ariba

• A key role at an important stage in the transformation of the organisation's finance function

• Exposure to compliance, stewardship, performance and digital transformation initiatives within a global finance entity

• The opportunity to shape and improve GR/IR and P2P processes and controls

• Collaboration with senior finance stakeholders and business users in an international environment

• Continuous professional development in a multinational organisation

The position is based in Budapest, Hungary, within the Finance business entity. It is an individual contributor role with no direct reports.