Senior Group Marketing Controller (All genders)

ance interface for HelloFresh's global marketing function. The role exists to ensure marketing spend is planned accurately, closed correctly, and reported transparently — bridging the gap between marketing execution and the Group P&L. Above all, we are looking for people who will make HelloFresh better. We believe there are many different ways of developing skills and we love diverse experiences! So even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, we would really like to learn more about you. What you’ll do Close & AccrualsOwn the month-end close process for marketing cost lines across all marketsReview and validate marketing accruals submitted by local finance teamsIdentify and resolve booking errors, misclassifications, or missing accrualsMaintain clean actuals in the income statement for all marketing line itemsWork with SE Finance Controlling to improve and create transparency to the markets on marketing IC chargesBudget & Forecast ManagementConsolidate and challenge market-level marketing budgets during planning cyclesLead marketing Guidance creation for Plan cyclesMaintain the Group marketing budget with actuals vs. budget vs. forecastmaterial variances early and escalate to marketing stakeholdersReporting & AnalysisWork with Tech and local markets to improve and automate input quality of weekly reportingProduce monthly marketing performance reports covering spend vs. budget, phasing, and key variance drivers (Leverage A.I. and Databricks Dashboards)Support the CFO/board reporting pack with accurate marketing cost commentaryBuild and maintain performance reports for Global Marketing teamsPartneringAct as the day-to-day finance contact for the Global Marketing teamsManage Direct and Indirect spend for the Marketing teamProcess & ControlsDocument and improve the end-to-end marketing close processEnsure consistent cost treatment across markets (e.g. working vs. non-working spend, agency fees, media)Identify gaps in how marketing costs are captured and propose fixes WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE Clean marketing close every month — no material restatements or late accrualsStakeholders can trust the marketing numbers without re-checking themVariances are explained proactively, not reactivelyMarketing controller processes are standardised across markets WHAT THE FUTURE LOOKS LIKE Manage marketing spend between markets by reviewing ROI, AOR and agreed upon KPI performanceCentralised and automated marketing controlling at month-end WHAT THIS ROLE IS NOT Not a marketing strategist — not expected to have opinions on campaign effectiveness or brand directionNot a data analyst — analytical support comes from the Finance Systems team; this role translates outputs into financial conclusionsNot a local market controller — this role holds the Group view; local controllers own their market execution What you’ll bring Several years of experience in financial controlling, FP&A, or a similar finance -partnering role, ideally with exposure to marketing or performance-marketing cost structuresStrong Excel/Google Sheets skills; comfort working with large datasets and BI/reporting toolsAbility to explain financial variances clearly to non-finance stakeholdersExperience running or supporting a month-end close processComfort operating across multiple markets and currencies in a fast-paced, matrixed organisationCuriosity about how AI and automation can modernise financial reporting What we offer Elevate your lifestyle! Join one of Europe's fastest-growing tech powerhouses in a dynamic phase of expansion. Immerse yourself in a diverse global community of 90+ nationalities.Enjoy a competitive compensation package that goes beyond the norm, with perks like a HelloFresh- subsidized Pension Scheme, Berlin relocation support, and a Hybrid working model.Elevate your lifestyle with exclusive discounts on your weekly HelloFresh box and office meals.Invest in your growth with an annual learning & development budget, German language learning budget, and access to the HelloFresh Academy.Plus, we've got your well-being covered with mental health support, transportation perks, and working-parent-friendly benefits. From our 24/7 gym access,wellbeing platforms like Headspace and Spill, to sabbatical leave options, HelloFresh is not just a workplace; it's a lifestyle of perks and possibilities! Are you up for the challenge? Please submit your complete application below including your salary expectations and earliest starting date. After submitting an application our team will review this and get back to you within 5 days.  HelloFresh is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at: Europe: ----- ----- States: ----- ----- Find Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow Skills: Finance / Accounting