Group Controller

Hybrid DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021. JOB PURPOSE Do you want to work at one of the fastest-growing digital agencies worldwide? And does ‘out of the box thinking’ tick that last box for you? Then we want to have you on board! We are looking for a Group Controller who will work closely with all finance-oriented disciplines within the company to join us this year. FINANCE AT DEPT®: A group of Finance enthusiasts with a global footprint; A very diverse team with different levels of education & professional experience. Some team members have been here since the foundation of DEPT®, others joined no more than a month ago; Good vibes: we’re trusting and believe in creative freedom and autonomy; If you grow, we grow. That’s why we’ll cheer you on [and support you] with personal coaching, a development plan and budget; Projects that work as well for you as the other way around. From short and snappy to more in-depth: whatever fits your ambition; We strive to support the company’s stakeholders with meaningful advice and counseling; Best of both worlds: the pros of an international leading agency with the energy & ambition of a global scaling company. WHAT YOU'LL DO Provide accurate, timely and comprehensive financial reporting to stakeholders - including ad hoc reporting; Serve as the group-wide subject matter expert for IFRS compliance, performing technical reviews, drafting position papers, and providing global finance training. Proactively supporting local finance teams to ensure quality reporting; Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual close reporting process for the area scope, working closely with the appropriate stakeholders (local finance teams, FP&A, tax, valuation); Execute the performance of review and analysis on group entities and reports. Including follow-up on recommendations and reporting queries; Execute the preparation of the consolidated annual report together with a team; Establish, implement and monitor the group's finance policies and procedures/ practices incorporating accounting policies, including compliance with post acquisition accounting adjustments; Support the group finance processing operation, driving efficiency through process improvement and standardization. This includes the execution of internal controls applicable to the group control team and serving as a point of contact for control compliance related to the group reporting process; Interface with external auditors for annual audits, including preparation of required disclosure notes and…