Sr. Associate, In-House Media Operations

ROLE SUMMARY

The Sr. Associate, Media Budget Operations, In-House supports Pfizer’s Global Media team in executing financial operations and maintaining budget discipline across in-house programmatic, search and social media investments Reporting to the Senior Manager, this role plays a key part in maintaining budget discipline, ensuring financial accuracy, and supporting compliance with internal governance standards.

This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while collaborating across teams. The Senior Associate will contribute to budget tracking, reconciliation, and reporting, and will help implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and financial transparency.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable & Reconciliation

• Manage vendor invoice processing and payment tracking with a high degree of accuracy.
• Lead monthly invoice QA and reconciliation efforts, ensuring data integrity and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Maintain organized documentation to support audits and financial reviews.

Budget Tracking & Reporting

• Monitor and update budget allocations, forecasts, and actuals across media campaigns.
• Prepare and refine budget tracking templates and reports for internal stakeholders.
• Support financial submissions for monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes.

Operational Support & System Administration

• Administer financial systems such as Prisma and internal platforms, ensuring data consistency and usability.
• Collaborate with media activation and finance teams to align financial workflows and reporting.
• Assist in implementing and optimizing operational processes that support media investment lifecycle.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to Pfizer’s financial policies and procedures.
• Support documentation and reporting for compliance and audit readiness.
• Identify and escalate process gaps or risks to senior leadership.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a master's degree with more than 0+ years of experience; OR an associate's degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with financial systems (e.g., SAP, Prisma, or similar).
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Effective communication skills, including experience presenting financial data to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated interest in media operations, financial governance, or digital marketing finance.
• Comfort with ambiguity; ability to act without having the total picture.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in financial operations, media finance, or budget coordination.
• Experience in programmatic media, media agency operations or ad operations
• Experience and understanding of campaign management platforms including advanced knowledge of – Media Ocean (PRISMA), Google Campaign Manager (CM360), Google Ads, Facebook Ads Manager, and Programmatic DSPs (e.g. DV360, The Trade Desk, Yahoo)

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

10% travel

Last Day to Apply: September 3, 2025
Work Location Assignment: On-site pfizer office, 2.5x a week.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $80,300.00 to $133,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.