Finance Lead - Budapest
About Us
At Colossyan, we help modern teams create, manage, and scale training and enablement content with AI.
Leading organisations such as Paramount, Ericsson, Continental AG, Cisco, Johnson & Johnson, and UPS use Colossyan to transform knowledge into engaging, scalable training and enablement experiences. By combining AI-powered video and authoring with intuitive design, teams can turn existing knowledge into structured, interactive content and deliver it across global organisations efficiently. To date, more than 1 million videos have been created using Colossyan, and we’ve been recognised as a G2 Leader across multiple product categories.
We’re also proud to have received the Red Dot Design Award for product design.
Colossyan enables teams to:
- Transform documents, presentations, and prompts into structured training content
- Create AI-powered learning experiences with avatars, narration, and visual storytelling
- Build interactive training programs with modules, media and assessments to drive engagement
- Translate and localise training into 100+ languages instantly
- Keep knowledge up to date by quickly editing and maintaining training content as information evolves
- Measure effectiveness with analytics and insights
Behind the product is a fast-growing, international team of 70+ people united by a passion for technology and its potential to help organisations scale knowledge more effectively. We foster a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning, and we’re committed to supporting the personal and professional growth of every team member.
Our mission is to democratise organisational knowledge and make it easy for teams to create, update, and scale training and enablement across the entire company.
To learn more about our product features, visit colossyan.com.
About the role:
We’re looking for a Finance Lead to join our team and help us grow and strengthen our finance function. This role reports into the Head of Finance.
This is a pivotal hands-on role where you will not only oversee day-to-day financial operations and compliance but also play a leading role in the strategic development of our financial operations, controls and reporting to support our rapid Series A growth.
This role is perfectly suited for an ambitious, hands-on professional seeking to elevate their career by taking on financial management responsibility within a rapidly expanding startup.
What you'll do
Manage the day to day financial control framework, ensuring accurate and compliant financial record-keeping, whilst actively seeking opportunities to strengthen controls
Oversee financial operations AP/AR, payment approval and cash flow management.
Manage banking operations, payment flows and bank reconciliations.
Communicate and collaborate with external accountants and payroll providers.
Oversee contractor and employee payments across multiple locations
Ensure compliance with Hungarian tax regulations, partnering with external advisers for timely and accurate tax filings
Support the preparation of financial statements, management information and board/investor reporting.
Support FP&A activities focused on key SaaS metrics, revenue streams and subscriptions.
Drive process optimization, implementing scalable, automated solutions and strengthening internal controls
Assisting in end-year closure and audit processes
What we're looking for
Qualified accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with proven experience in accounting or finance roles in Hungary. Experience in Software/SaaS is an advantage.
Critical thinker who can use strong analytical skills to interpret financial data.
Solid understanding of accounting standards and regulations.
Knowledge of Hungarian tax laws and regulations.
Experience with accounting software and Excel/Google Sheets.
Ability to work independently, own projects and deliver high quality outputs.
Fluent in English
What we offer:
Stock options: We want everyone to feel motivated to do their best work, which is why we’re all owners.
Private Healthcare: Access private healthcare through the Medicover Blue package. We understand that everyone does their best work when they’re happy and healthy.
Free Lunch Thursdays: Build team connections in the office over complimentary weekly lunches via Wolt.
Hybrid Work: We expect our team to work from our buzzing office 2–3 days per week, with the rest of the time spent working from home. Plus, you get one additional fully remote week each quarter to work from anywhere.
No-Meeting Wednesdays: We know working at a startup needs focus on work with real impact instead of back-and-forth meetings.
Great office location: Work from our brand new, pet-friendly office designed for comfort and team collaboration in the center of Budapest (5th district).
Birthday time off: Celebrate your birthday with an additional paid day off, if it falls on a weekday, separate from your regular vacation allowance.
Cutting-edge AI technology: Be at the forefront of AI innovation, working directly with state-of-the-art AI technologies that form the core of our product.
Impact: As a rapidly expanding Series A startup, your contributions will have an immediate impact on our global development.
At Colossyan, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters a sense of belonging. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
We actively seek to build a diverse team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and beliefs to apply to our open positions.
We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalised identities to apply. If you need any accommodations for your interview, please email recruitment@colossyan.com
- Locations
- Budapest
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About Colossyan
Colossyan is an AI video platform that transforms how modern teams learn and communicate by turning text, presentations, and documents into engaging, avatar-led training videos.
Traditional formats like static presentations and text-heavy manuals are no longer enough. Today’s teams expect video - content that’s personalized, visual, and interactive. Colossyan makes it simple to create, with no editing skills or expensive production needed.
Leading companies like Novartis, Paramount, and WSP use Colossyan to create onboarding, training, and communications content that’s faster and more cost-effective - but most importantly, content that gets watched, understood, and remembered.
With interactive AI avatars, voiceovers, and support for over 100 languages, Colossyan helps organizations deliver scalable video experiences that engage teams across departments and borders.