**Location:** Hybrid – Offices in main city with option for remote work **Contract Type:** Permanent **Professional Challenge** Are you motivated to drive profitability and financial control within creative organizations? We are seeking an analytical, strategically minded individual with innovation capabilities and a results-oriented mindset. As a Business Controller for marketing and advertising companies, you will play a key role in financial management, supporting multidisciplinary teams to maximize resource utilization, facilitate decision-making, and foster sustainable growth. You will actively participate in planning, budgetary control, and the preparation of business-relevant reports, aligning financial operations with the objectives of the creative and digital sectors. **Key Responsibilities – Financial Management Control in Marketing and Advertising** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Develop and analyze budgets, forecasts, and projections for various business units within marketing and advertising agencies. * Monitor and report on financial KPIs, profitability margins, campaign costs, and performance by client and department. * Ensure compliance with internal control procedures, audit requirements, and corporate policies. * Evaluate the profitability of projects, campaigns, and new business initiatives, providing recommendations to senior management and creative teams. * Lead monthly closings and prepare management reports, variance analyses, and improvement proposals. * Collaborate with commercial and procurement teams on pricing strategy, contract negotiations, and supplier evaluations. * Participate in optimizing administrative processes and implementing financial control tools and systems tailored to the advertising industry. * Serve as a strategic partner to creative and commercial teams, facilitating the translation of needs and opportunities into actionable management metrics. ### **Requirements – Experience and Knowledge in Financial Control for Marketing and Advertising** * University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Commercial Engineering, Economics, Finance, or related fields. * Minimum 3 years of experience in management control, controlling, or financial analysis roles—ideally within marketing agencies, advertising firms, digital media companies, or other creative businesses. * Advanced proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and financial reporting and analytics tools. * Familiarity with cost models, pricing strategies, budgeting, and profitability analysis specific to marketing and advertising services. * Experience preparing executive reports, analyzing KPIs, and executing financial closings. * Intermediate English (preferred) for communication with international teams and clients. * Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintain a strong sense of urgency, and demonstrate attention to detail. * Interest in digital sector trends, emerging business models, and data-driven marketing. #### **Essential Functions – Resource Optimization and Reporting in Marketing and Advertising** * Prepare financial, commercial, and management reports to support decision-making and presentations to stakeholders and senior leadership. * Monitor financial compliance of client and supplier contracts, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement. * Track invoicing, cash flow, and accounts receivable, supporting operations and sales teams. * Collaborate on designing and monitoring performance indicators by department, project, and campaign. * Propose and implement improvements to financial processes, tools, and policies adapted to the creative industry. * Facilitate internal training sessions on financial management, budgeting, and profitability for cross-functional teams. ##### **Professional Profile – Analytical Vision, Communication, and Creative Collaboration** * Ability to transform financial data into actionable insights for creative and commercial departments. * Strong, clear, and effective communication skills when working with multidisciplinary teams, promoting a results-driven management culture. * Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and automation of financial processes. * Proactivity, organization, and autonomy in task prioritization. * Active listening, openness to learning, and adaptability to change within dynamic and constantly evolving environments. ###### **Benefits – Professional Development in Financial Management for Marketing and Advertising** * Competitive compensation, bonuses tied to KPI achievement and business results. * Professional development plans and ongoing training in finance, management control, and digital trends. * Involvement in strategic projects and direct engagement with leaders across the creative and advertising sectors. * Flexible work environment, hybrid model, and genuine opportunities for professional growth. * Well-being programs and access to industry events in marketing, advertising, and digital media.