Senior FinOps Expert

It’s a place where the agility of a start-up meets the stability of a global powerhouse! 

Be part of our journey as we transform MOL Group’s Consumer Services from a traditional fuel retailer to a cutting-edge, digitally driven consumer goods and mobility services provider. As part of MOL Group’s 2030 - Enter Tomorrow strategy, our mission is to lead the market in Central Europe through innovative digital transformation. 

At Digital Factory, we harness the power of data to drive business decisions by building a comprehensive Data Lake and developing advanced analytics solutions in forecasting, category management, pricing, and workforce optimization. We're also revolutionizing customer experience with MOL MOVE, our new digital, app-first loyalty rewards program on the Salesforce platform, designed to personalize and enhance convenience for our customers. 

MOL Group Consumer Services are currently serving approx. 10 million customers through 2,000 service stations across 9 countries, which provides an excellent scale to leverage our technologies regionally.

Our engineers are innovators with a passion for business, user behavior, and data. They excel in communication, build strong relationships with non-engineers, and navigate product/engineering tradeoffs with ease. With a focus on quick product validation and end-to-end feature ownership, they drive continuous learning and impactful solutions. The Salesforce CRM Solution Architect is part of our digital engineering team who is responsible for the advancement of digital businesses and their supporting technologies and contribution towards key business decisions on both a functional and technical level.

If you're curious, proactive, and eager to make a difference, the Digital Factory's Engineering Team is the place for you!

We are looking to hire an experienced and passionate Senior FinOps Expert to join Digital Factory. The new team member will keep track and optimize financial operations and IT operations cost management, ensuring that operational investments align with business objectives and deliver maximum value.

Main Responsibilities

• Act as single point of contact for IT Operation cost tracking and overview.
• Analyze and forecast Digital Factory Engineering’s operational spending.
• Develop and implement cost optimization strategies.
• Collabore with engineering and finance teams to establish effective cost management practices.
• Provide detailed financial reporting and insights to senior leadership.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Monitor license usage.
• Educate and guide team members on best practices in cloud financial management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Enable data-driven decision making.
• Participate in Vendor management and negotiations.

• Education
  • University or college degree with specialization in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., FinOps Certified Practitioner) are a definite plus.
• Experience
  • 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, controlling and/or IT service operations, or a related role
  • Proven track record of successfully managing and optimizing IT service costs.
  • Experience with IT cost management tools and platforms.
• Professional and Technical Competencies
  • Strong financial acumen, including knowledge of financial principles, budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.
  • ‍Technical aptitude with familiarity in cloud infrastructure and services.
  • Ability to engage in conversations cloud tech and IT services.
  • Proficient in data analysis, with experience using tools like SQL and creating visualizations with BI platforms.
  • Practical experience in generating process documentation and reports.
  • Professional usage of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience with Atlassian JIRA and Confluence.
• Soft Skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on customer-centric solutions.
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
  • Self-driven, detail-oriented, with excellent time management and multitasking skills.
  • Skilled in facilitating discussions and driving consensus between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
  • Proactive mindset with a positive attitude and a strong sense of ownership, and team mentality.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Hungarian and English for cross-functional collaboration.
  • Growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning, adapting, and staying updated on industry trends and best practices.
  • Openness to work with different cultures across CEE.

• Work with an advanced and innovative tech stack. 
• Collaborate with multinational teams and projects across the CEE region. 
• Enjoy tremendous opportunities for continuous learning and growth in a fast-paced, agile environment. 
• Explore versatile career paths in a dynamically growing international organization at Local and Group level.
• Gain cross-industry experience through our expanding portfolio of businesses (both within and beyond MOL Group). 
• Be part of a supportive and inclusive workplace that values innovation and creativity. 
• Enjoy a hybrid work model: two days of home office and three days at the beautiful MOL Campus. 
• Access Medicover health insurance and an extensive benefit package, including an annual bonus and maximalized fringe benefits. 
• Participate in regular team outings and MOL family events. 

• Initial call: You will be contacted by MOL Recruitment via phone for a short chat. 
• Interview: You can expect two or a maximum of three interview rounds, where you can meet your direct manager, some experts from the team, ask your questions and present your skills and career path. We always make sure you receive timely feedback after each round. 
• Technical Assessment: You will either receive a take-home assignment after the first interview or be asked to solve an exercise on the spot at one of the interviews.