Client Project

Interim Controller / Finance Manager – Marketing Team, Frankfurt

The task was to efficiently support the marketing team's financial processes, create transparency about budgets and expenses, and optimize controlling and reporting. The goal was to provide sound decision-making foundations for marketing investments and ensure adherence to financial plans.

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Interim Controlling

Core Responsibilities

Support in creating, monitoring, and analyzing marketing budgets
Rolling forecasts for the marketing team
Tracking and reporting of marketing expenses with early variance detection
Participation in month-end closings and variance analysis preparation
Maintaining accurate financial records and audit preparation
Cross-functional collaboration for process optimization
Analytical insights for optimized marketing investments
Using Oracle, SharePoint, Coupa, and Excel

Required Competencies

Professional Skills

  • Solid controlling and finance skills, especially budget planning and forecasting
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficient use of financial software and Excel, as well as Oracle, SharePoint, Coupa

Soft Skills

  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Team and project management capabilities

Task

Providing financial controlling support for the marketing team with budget management, forecasting, and reporting.

Approach

Close collaboration with the marketing team, integration into existing systems (Oracle, Coupa), and proactive variance management.

Result

Transparent budget tracking, early variance detection, and analytical insights for optimized marketing investments.

Need Controlling Support for Your Team?

We provide interim controlling expertise for marketing, sales, or other departments – with budget management, forecasting, and professional reporting.

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