Marketing Cost Controller
Our client, one of Indonesia's leading FMCG companies, is seeking a Marketing Cost Controller to support the operational efficiency of its Marketing
About the Role
Our client, one of Indonesia's leading FMCG companies, is seeking a Marketing Cost Controller to support the operational efficiency of its Marketing function.
This is a cross-functional role that combines finance, accounting, and marketing operations, responsible for overseeing the end-to-end control of marketing expenditures. The successful candidate will manage marketing-related invoices, ensure timely and accurate PR/PO processing, monitor marketing budgets, and provide insightful analysis on marketing spending and campaign effectiveness. Sitting within the Marketing team while working closely with Finance, this position plays a critical role in ensuring financial discipline and supporting data-driven decision making across marketing initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Our client, one of Indonesia's leading FMCG companies, is seeking a Marketing Cost Controller to support the operational efficiency of its Marketing function.
This is a cross-functional role that combines finance, accounting, and marketing operations, responsible for overseeing the end-to-end control of marketing expenditures. The successful candidate will manage marketing-related invoices, ensure timely and accurate PR/PO processing, monitor marketing budgets, and provide insightful analysis on marketing spending and campaign effectiveness. Sitting within the Marketing team while working closely with Finance, this position plays a critical role in ensuring financial discipline and supporting data-driven decision making across marketing initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end processing of all marketing-related invoices, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
- Coordinate and process Purchase Requisitions (PR) and Purchase Orders (PO) for marketing activities in accordance with internal policies and procedures.
- Monitor and control marketing budgets, ensuring spending is accurately recorded and aligned with approved allocations.
- Analyze marketing expenditures and provide insights into spending trends, budget utilization, and cost efficiency.
- Support the evaluation of marketing campaigns by analyzing spending against business objectives and overall effectiveness.
- Ensure all marketing costs are properly accounted for and reflected accurately in the company's financial records.
- Work closely with Marketing, Finance, Procurement, and other internal stakeholders to facilitate smooth financial operations.
- Prepare regular reports and reconciliations related to marketing expenses, budgets, and financial performance.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, cost controls, and operational efficiencies within the Marketing function.
- Maintain compliance with internal financial controls, accounting standards, and company policies.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Approximately 3-7 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Cost Control, Commercial Finance, Marketing Finance, or Business Controlling.
- Prior experience within the FMCG industry is highly preferred.
- Candidates from Big 4 accounting firms with experience auditing FMCG clients are also encouraged to apply.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and cost control.
- Experience managing marketing-related expenditures, budgets, PR/PO processes, invoices, or A&P (Advertising & Promotion) spending is an advantage.
- Highly analytical with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable business insights.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, Marketing, and Procurement teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle is advantageous.
Referral reward: Rp5000000