We're seeking someone to join our team as a Expense Manager.

In the Corporate & Enterprise Services division, we provide solutions that enable Morgan Stanley's workforce, across our global workplace locations, to effectively and efficiently work in the service of our clients. This is a Director position within Business Unit Management, which performs business management/CAO functions such as headcount management, financials, people processes, executive communications, and strategic support.

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals. Morgan Stanley Budapest is an integral part of the Firm's global critical business functions including Technology, Finance, Risk, Institutional Securities and Wealth Management. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Budapest community since 2006 and is considered a leading employer among the area's highly skilled talent. Our innovative team delivers deep technical and mathematical expertise to support the Firm's capabilities in quantitative analysis, data analysis, and risk management. We are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by our diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe in empowering individuals to advance their careers through exposure to innovation, hands-on collaboration and enriching learning and development opportunities.

• Drive effective general ledger hygiene to ensure appropriate flow of monthly expenses.
• Closely collaborate with the Finance division to drive appropriate controls and accounting of spend.
• Partner with the Finance coverage team to ensure divisional and Firm interests are aligned.
• Ensure divisional compliance with relevant Firm expense policies.
• Develop and maintain collaboration sites (i.e., Teams, SharePoint, etc.) to house key data and reports.
• Follow the cost governance process and provide oversight and guardianship towards expense management.
• Provide consistent governance across all functions regarding end to end budget process.
• Proactively identify issues and opportunities within the functional area and present sound business recommendations.
• Evaluate business implications and outcomes on in-flight initiatives and requiring key decisions.
• Collaborate with the global COO finance team and support initiatives across the regions to enhance the overall expensed management for Corporate Services.

• Work with the various Corporate Services functions to develop budget.
• Coordinate globally with other regional COO's, and finance teams to finalize budget.
• Carry out regular forecasting activities Coordinate globally with other regional COO's and finance teams to report against budget.
• Escalate and communicate appropriately on spending against budget and forecasts to management.

• Drive transparency and insights to internal clients and stakeholders across the Firm.
• Monitor financial performance, conducting variance analysis on expenses and external factors that could potentially impact ability to meet financial goals.
• Support the creation, review and editing of strategic materials or presentations.
• Analyze departmental trends relative to production and efficiency metrics.
• Create automated reporting views to aid in management of expenses and communicated results to the organization.

• At least 3 years of relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.
• Interest in financial institutions, organizational management, and strategy.
• Strong desire to achieve individual, team, and client success.
• Actively contribute to team discussions and meetings with team leadership
• Proactive and responsive in a dynamic business environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, project management, and quantitative skills.
• Articulate and persuasive written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and sharp attention to detail.
• Ability to form lasting effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Team player with a strong work ethic and highly motivated to learn.
• Manage expectations and handle high-pressure situations.