Timea Varga
IT Governance Cost Regulation Team Leader
Budapest
Summary
Results-driven IT Finance Team Lead with 10+ years of experience in IT financial management, budgeting (OPEX & CAPEX), cost optimization, and executive reporting. Skilled in data analysis, strategic planning, and delivering actionable insights. Proven ability in cross-functional collaboration, KPI/SLA management, and executive decision support.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
5
5
Languages
Work History
IT Governance Cost Regulation Team Leader
MOL Group Plc.
07.2023 - Current
- Oversaw IT budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance - including both OPEX and CAPEX - to support strategic planning and cost efficiency
- Led a team focused on IT cost management, driving transparency, accountability, and financial optimization across technology functions
- Defined, tracked, and reported on key IT performance indicators (KPIs) to support data-driven decision-making
- Performed regular cost analyses and variance reviews, identifying opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements
- Gained hands-on experience in Power BI development, designing and delivering interactive dashboards to visualize IT financials, KPIs, and operational data
Professional Assistant of IT&Digital SVP
MOL Group Plc.
11.2019 - 07.2023
- Coordinated and prepared executive-level presentations and reports, ensuring a high standard of accuracy, clarity, and professionalism
- Served as a key point of control for reports, presentations, projects, and communications, safeguarding consistency and quality
- Provided strategic support to the SVP across all IT-related initiatives by delivering well-structured decision-making materials
- Played a critical role in supporting executive decisions through data collection, analysis, and clear presentation of key insights
Controlling Business Partner
MOL Group Plc.
12.2015 - 11.2019
- Monitored and controlled IT project expenditures, ensuring alignment with budgets and identifying cost-saving opportunities
- Led the preparation of the annual IT budget plan in close collaboration with finance and IT leadership
- Worked closely with IT leaders and business stakeholders to align financial planning with strategic priorities
- Conducted regular financial reviews with IT project managers to track progress, manage variances, and support informed decision-making
- Developed and delivered financial reports and dashboards to IT management, providing clear visibility into project financials and overall performance
IT Service Management Expert
MOL Plc.
03.2013 - 12.2015
- Designed and implemented the IT Service Catalogue to standardize and clarify service offerings across the organization
- Conducted regular service reviews with key stakeholders to ensure service quality, alignment, and continuous improvement
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams and subsidiaries to define and maintain service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Applied strong financial acumen to align service performance with cost efficiency and business value
Education
Bachelor's - Economics
Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences
01.2009 - 01.2012
Trade school - Business Information Technologist
School of Business
01.2008 - 01.2010
Skills
- Proficient in data analytics
- Strong verbal communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Team leadership
- Experienced with Power BI tools
- SAP financial management
Certification
Driver's License
Hobbies
Travel, books, movie criticism, learning foreign languages
Timeline
IT Governance Cost Regulation Team Leader
MOL Group Plc.
07.2023 - Current
Professional Assistant of IT&Digital SVP
MOL Group Plc.
11.2019 - 07.2023
Controlling Business Partner
MOL Group Plc.
12.2015 - 11.2019
IT Service Management Expert
MOL Plc.
03.2013 - 12.2015
Bachelor's - Economics
Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences
01.2009 - 01.2012
Trade school - Business Information Technologist
School of Business
01.2008 - 01.2010
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