Andras Pinter-Povazsan, MSc

Director at Paramount+

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

About

Strategic and results-driven finance leader with 10+ years of experience in e-commerce, manufacturing and technology sectors. Proven track record in managing multimillion-dollar budgets, increasing EBITDA by 25% over two years, and aligning financial strategies with corporate goals. Expertise in cost management, risk assessment, and team development, with a strong focus on operational excellence and compliance with IFRS.

Experience

  • Director of Content Finance at Paramount+
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    Strategic Finance Partnering Act as a key strategic partner to the VP of International Content Finance, supporting content analysis, programming decision-making, and financial planning. Forecasting, Tracking & Reporting Develop and implement real-time forecasting, tracking, and financial reporting processes across all international Paramount+ regions—ensuring consistency, visibility, and transparency for both local and global stakeholders. Team Leadership Lead and manage a team of approximately five direct reports, including oversight, mentoring, and acting as backup support during absences. Process Improvement & Project Management Lead financial project management initiatives, continuously identify efficiency improvements, and optimize financial workflows and decision-making frameworks.

  • Marley Spoon (8 yrs 9 mos)
    • Head Of Finance
      Nov 2021 - Jun 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos

      -Leading the business unit's budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities. -Reporting financial results to the Executive Board. -Responsible for reaching the quarterly and yearly financial targets mainly through cost management. -Partnering and supporting the main business functions to implement financial strategies that drove 1-3% revenue growth. -Overseeing Accounting, Payments and Cash Management functions. -Spearheaded financial decision-making for an annual $20m budget. Achievments: -Increased Operating EBITDA by 25%, $5m in the last 2 years (2023 - 2024) -Led financial performance analysis for Marley Spoon's Frankfurt stock market listing (2023). (2023) -Secured $1.1m credit line through corporate credit card platforms (2022) -Played a pivotal role in securing $70m funding through venture debt (2022)

    • Senior Finance Manager
      Jun 2019 - Nov 2021 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      -Built up and oversaw the global group-level Cash Flow forecasting model. -Enhanced Cash Flow forecasting accuracy by 15% using advanced modelling techniques. -Responsible for quarterly consolidated financial statement reporting and market updates. -Successfully implemented a global financial planning tool, reducing manual errors by 50%.- -With my team, I am overseeing Controlling, Fpna and Accounting activities of the European markets - Assist in the roll-out of Microsoft NAV for all the European markets - Leading quarterly reporting activities for ASX and participating in IFRS Group Audits

    • Senior Controller / Teamlead
      Oct 2016 - May 2019 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      - Managing a team of Operational Controllers. - Leading role in the first time implementation of Full IFRS and IFRS SME Group Audits. - Leading monthly, quarterly and annual financial and accounting closing activities. - Overseeing and developing internal control and risk management framework. - Assist with implementation of new accounting & group consolidation software.

  • Citi (Budapest)
    • Finance Project Manager
      Jan 2015 - May 2016 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Department: Finance • Co-ordinate implementation/upgrade of systems, covering UAT, training and defining business requirements • Implementation of a complex project with multiple systems involved and managing the project end to end. • Work closely with Technology and Finance partners to understand functional and process needs • Work with sponsors and program managers to determine correct prioritization • Drive delivery to agreed timescales and quality • Create and manage project plans to deliver solutions through the full development life-cycle • Assist in the management of budgets, forecasting and controls

    • Senior Product Controller - Supervisor
      Jan 2013 - Dec 2014 · 2 yrs

      Department: Finance, Product Control Responsibilities: • Daily management and supervision of Balance Sheet control team (6 analysts) and report to the Hungarian Citi CFO. • Full responsibility of team building and participation in new employees selection. • Review of the balance sheet (mainly inventories) of the business, including explanation of balance sheet movements to management. • Reconciliation between front and back office systems • Weekly and daily balance sheet and exposure reporting to external bodies • Daily / weekly / monthly variance analysis and commentary • Interaction with Traders, Middle Office, Risk Management and Accounting Policy in terms of BS reporting. • Ensure that market-leading standards are achieved through continuous development and maintenance of strong controls •Participation as Special Matter Expert in continuous projects to develop the control infrastructure and facilitate business growth.

    • Product Controller
      Sep 2010 - Dec 2012 · 2 yrs 4 mos

      Department: Finance, Product Control Responsibilities: • Preparation of daily Balance Sheet Control reports mainly focusing on accrued and accounting results comparison with real word settlements. • Daily reconciliation of Control breaks, review with traders and controllers and explanation of P&L movements to management. • Daily interaction with traders in London, Middle Office, Risk Management and Accounting Policy on review complex transactions and control issues. • Promoting high data quality between front and back office systems. • Active participation in projects to develop the control infrastructure and facilitate business growth.

  • Sales Intern at Aankit Granites Limited
    Sep 2009 - Mar 2010 · 7 mos

    Aiesec International internship Responsibilities: • Support sales activity related to Central and Eastern Europe • Contact with clients • Build up partner database

  • Team leader at AIESEC
    Jan 2009 - Sep 2009 · 9 mos