The Future of Finance: Talent Competition & Transformation 

ABSL Hungary x Grafton Recruitment 

About the Event 

Join ABSL Hungary and Grafton Recruitment for an exclusive morning dedicated to the evolving world of finance talent and transformation. Through research-based insights and two expert panel discussions, we will explore the latest challenges and opportunities shaping finance roles, capabilities, and leadership expectations in 2025 and beyond. 

The session will bring together senior leaders, practitioners, and industry experts to discuss emerging trends, talent competition, new candidate expectations, and the transformation of finance functions in business services. 

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What to Expect 

• Insights from Grafton’s Salary & Market Guide 
• Two expert panel discussions 
• Finance and SSC best practices 
• Networking opportunities

Agenda 

• 09:00 – 09:30 | Arrival & Networking Breakfast
  Informal networking, welcome coffee, and registration 
• 09:30 – 09:45 | Welcome & Opening Speech
  Opening remarks by ABSL Hungary and Grafton Recruitment
  /Andicsku Anett – SSC Division Leader/ 
• 09:45 – 10:30 Panel discussion: Finance Talent Competition in 2025
  Based on Grafton Salary & Market Guide findings
  • Moderator: Grafton Recruitment 
  • Confirmed and Invited Panellists: 
    • Viktor Kollár – Finance Manager, BioRad 
    • Tímea Radics – Head of BSC, Trivium Packaging
    • Szamosi Dorottya – Team Manager, NN (Pending)

• • Focus topics 
    • Key trends from Grafton research 
    • Shifts in finance talent markets 
    • Recruitment & retention challenges 
    • Candidate expectations and employer responses 

• 10:30 – 11:15 Panel 2 | The Future of Finance
  Moderated by PwC Hungary
  • Moderator: PwC
  • Panellists: 
    • Gábor Halmosi – Partner, PwC 
    • András Kohl – Head of Finance Business Services – CE, Tesco 
    • István Lenk – President, ABSL 
  • Focus topics 
    • Finance organisational transformation 
    • Emerging competencies in finance 
    • Crisis response and leadership roles 
    • Data-driven decision-making & automation 

• 11:15 – 12:00 | Networking & Closing Coffee
  Open discussion and informal networking 

Who Should Attend 

Finance leaders, SSC leaders, HR and talent professionals, business service center managers, and professionals interested in the future of finance roles and capabilities. 

Participation Fees 

• Free of charge for 2 people / ABSL Hungary member companies
• Free of charge with Grafton Partner Code
• €90 / person for non-ABSL members

Event Information 

Date: 20 January 2026
Time: 09:00 – 12:00
Location: Ybl Palace, 1053 Budapest, Károlyi u. 12 

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Participation is limited — secure your place today. 

**Please note that program details may be subject to change.**