Serviceplan Group

Media Controller

Serviceplan Group

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Köln • Germany

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About the role

  • Budget monitoring and commercial management of international media budgets across multiple business areas (internal and external)
  • Coordination and execution of monthly forecasts, variance analyses and budget overviews
  • Preparation and analysis of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to steer media activities
  • International coordination with partner agencies and markets to collect, consolidate and ensure the quality of data
  • Preparation of client-focused reports, business reviews and presentations for the management of marketing budgets
  • Support in audit processes, including data collection, validation and presentation of results
  • Close collaboration with the Commercial and Client Service teams to ensure holistic client support
  • Development and standardization of controlling and reporting processes

Requirements

  • Degree in Business Administration, Controlling, Media Management or a comparable qualification
  • 2–5 years of professional experience in controlling — ideally in a media agency, media auditing or in an international finance or reporting environment
  • Strong numerical affinity, analytical thinking and a high level of accuracy
  • Experience with media KPIs, budget tools, advanced Excel (Pivot, Power Query, etc.); knowledge of BI tools is an advantage
  • Ability to present complex topics in a clear, audience-appropriate way
  • Structured, independent way of working and a high level of reliability
  • Strong communication skills in German and English (written and spoken)
  • Enjoyment of teamwork in a dynamic, international environment
Benefits
  • Onboarding: welcome round, onboarding day, new-hire coffee and introduction session — we ensure your perfect start
  • Development: your growth matters to us. Whether through our internal Campus training program, voluntary language courses or regular coaching — we keep you up to date!
  • Flexibility: with flexible working hours, mobile office and job-sharing models you can adapt your job to your life — not the other way around
  • Fun: everyone needs a break. Whether social events or opportunities to work out — we offer regular after-work events and agency-sponsored fitness programs
  • Accessibility: our modern office in the heart of Cologne is easy to reach thanks to its prime location and our subsidy for the Deutschlandticket
  • International environment: as an internationally active agency group you have the opportunity to network and collaborate with colleagues from diverse disciplines around the world
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
budget monitoringcommercial managementvariance analysisKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)data collectiondata validationreporting processesanalytical thinkingmedia KPIsadvanced Excel
Soft Skills
numerical affinityhigh level of accuracyability to present complex topicsstructured workingindependent workinghigh level of reliabilitystrong communication skillsteamworkdynamic environment
Certifications
Degree in Business AdministrationDegree in ControllingDegree in Media Management