Functional Marketing Planning & Strategy Analyst

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Marketing & Communications

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As a member of the Global Marketing Functional Planning & Strategy team, you will support the budget planning, analysis, and spend execution of the supported CMO team(s). In this role, you will help drive efficiencies and process improvements in the operational / budget management. This position demands exceptional collaboration skills, as you will need to work closely and optimally with budget owners and cross functional finance and procurement partners. You must possess excellent communication skills and an outstanding attention to detail.

Key responsibility areas include:

• Lead annual, quarterly, and ad hoc marketing planning processes with agility and accuracy for the supported function

• Enable marketers to implement fully on the planned program budget by providing ongoing budget management and reporting

• Lead end-of-quarter budget close processes

• Ensure budget and accounting compliance, with enablement of supported teams on spend governance

• Contribute to the efficient resourcing of the supported organization by providing headcount process management, guidance, and reporting

• Build positive business partnering relationships with multiple stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor

• Support the preparation for key business updates including Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs)

• Conduct quarterly budget and headcount reviews with the Marketing Function Leader and their direct reports

• Create key business & marketing performance reports, within the context of the marketing org’s budget and headcount, to drive conversations/decision-making (monthly marketing reviews and other forums)

• Deliver strategic insights to allow the team to optimize current marketing programs

• Identify, summarize, and lead solutioning on any process pain points

Experience / Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s (minimum) degree with preferred concentration in finance, accounting or economics. Four or more years of business experience, with at least one year in Marketing / Business Operations

• Strong analytical and financial skills

• Experienced and proficient with spreadsheet applications (Google sheets, Excel, etc.)

• Keen attention to detail and ability to deliver high quality work

• Ability to think creatively, identify and tackle problems through data analysis

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

• Ability to multi-task effectively and change course in a fast paced environment, working in team environments or independently

• Strong task prioritization skills and a focus on hitting key deliverables and meeting critical deadlines

• Proven process-improvement track record

• Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn, grow and improve

This is not a remote position. The Marketing Return to Office policy is 4 days per week. This role should be available during Pacific Time Zone hours as the marketing leader is located in the west coast. #LI-Hybrid

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