Finance Specialist

Finance Specialist Marketing Controlling

Are you passionate about financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, and supporting business decisions through accurate data and insights?

We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Specialist to support the Marketing Controlling team by managing marketing expense reporting, budgeting processes, financial analysis, and performance tracking activities across the Central Europe organization.

In this role, you will work closely with Finance and Marketing stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting, effective budget management, and continuous process improvement.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities, financial acumen, and data management skills with a collaborative and proactive approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare recurring financial reports, dashboards, and performance analyses to support business decision-making.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends, variances, and key performance drivers.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting activities.
• Provide actionable insights into marketing expenses and budget performance.
• Deliver ad-hoc financial analyses and reporting as required by management.
• Budget Planning & Expense Management
• Monitor Brand Marketing Expense (BME) budgets and spending across the Central Europe region.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Track actual expenditures against approved budgets and identify potential risks or variances.
• Assist stakeholders in understanding budget utilization and financial impacts.
• Contribute to financial forecasting and resource planning processes.
• Maintain and enhance financial reporting files, databases, and master data records.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial information.
• Support reconciliation activities and investigate discrepancies when identified.
• Assist in maintaining financial controls and adherence to reporting standards.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial data management practices.
• Business Support & Stakeholder Collaboration
• Partner with Marketing and Finance teams to ensure accurate reporting and financial transparency.
• Support business reviews and management meetings through preparation of financial presentations and reports.
• Provide operational finance support for budgeting and reporting processes.
• Communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Collaborate across international teams to support regional business objectives.
• Process Improvement & Automation
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and financial processes.
• Support automation initiatives using financial systems, reporting tools, and data solutions.
• Contribute to the implementation of best practices in reporting, budgeting, and analysis.
• Assist with the optimization of reporting workflows and data management processes.
• Promote continuous improvement within the Finance function.
• Required Qualifications
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Initial experience in Finance, Controlling, Reporting, Financial Analysis, or related areas.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including data analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to work with financial data accurately and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proactive, organized, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within international teams.

Professional working proficiency in both German and English.

• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence and data visualization tools.
• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, or management reporting processes.
• Experience working in multinational or international business environments.
• Familiarity with marketing finance, marketing controlling, or commercial finance functions.
• Exposure to process automation and reporting improvement initiatives.
• Key Skills
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Management Reporting
• Variance Analysis
• Data Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Business Partnering
• Process Improvement
• SAP / ERP Systems
• Power BI & Reporting Tools
• Stakeholder Communication
• What Success Looks Like
• Delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting.
• Supporting effective budget management and expense control.
• Maintaining high standards of financial data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Building strong partnerships with Finance and Marketing stakeholders.
• Driving efficiencies through process improvements and automation.
• Providing meaningful financial insights that support business performance and decision-making.
• #J-18808-Ljbffr