Financial Controller

CONTEXT

Our client, a major player in its sector, runs a busy Marketing & Communications department where creativity must meet financial discipline. Behind campaigns, events, agencies, and content production, there is a constant flow of budget requests that need to be processed quickly, controlled rigorously, and reported reliably. The Support & Control team acts as the financial compass for the department, and it needs an External Budget Management Officer to keep day-to-day budget operations on track. This is a role where precision, timing, and communication turn financial data into confidence for marketing leaders and finance partners.

ACTIVITIES

• Manage day-to-day budget requests from submission to approval and processing.
• Ensure timely handling of purchase orders, invoices, commitments, and budget movements.
• Perform quality control on financial data and correct inconsistencies before they spread.
• Monitor budget consumption against plans and flag risks, overruns, or reallocation needs.
• Contribute to forecasts, accruals, month-end closings, and year-end budget activities.
• Liaise with marketing teams, procurement, finance, and external suppliers to resolve issues.
• Maintain clear documentation and improve budget management processes.

EXPECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

• Budget requests processed on time and with a high level of data quality.
• Reliable visibility on budget consumption for department leaders and finance partners.
• Fewer surprises at month-end and year-end through proactive monitoring and controls.
• Stronger compliance with internal financial rules and procurement processes.
• A smoother, more predictable budget management rhythm for the Marketing & Communications department.

ENVIRONMENT

• ERP and financial systems, budget tracking tools, Excel, and reporting dashboards.
• Internal control, procurement, and accounting processes.
• Month-end and year-end closing cycles, forecasts, accruals, and variance analysis.
• Stakeholder management across marketing, finance, procurement, and external agencies.
• A fast-paced corporate environment where deadlines and data accuracy are critical.