Marketing Operations - Budget Management Specialist

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SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented operation specialist to join our Budget Management Office (BMO) under Marketing Operations. This role will support key budget management activities, ensuring financial alignment and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities - Support Director of Planning and Performance in driving budget execution and process improvement, specifically

Steward and Monitor Budget Management Process

• Review and Reconcile Quarterly Plans: Assist in reviewing and reconciling quarterly plans submitted by managers with the Annual Operating Plan (AOP). Ensure that quarterly plans are accurately aligned with overall financial goals and strategic objectives.
• Forecast Spend Analysis: Review forecasted spending against the Manager’s Quarterly Plan and the AOP. Identify and report any discrepancies, ensuring alignment with financial targets.
• Budget Transfers Management: Collaborate with marketers to manage budget transfers as needed. Ensure that budget adjustments are documented, approved, and accurately reflected in financial records.
• Support for PR/PO/Invoice Processes: Provide support to marketers on general business questions related to purchase requisitions (PRs), purchase orders (POs), and invoice processing. Ensure that all PR/PO/invoice queries are resolved promptly and accurately.
• Accruals Review: Review accruals against forecasts to ensure actual expenses are within +/- 2% of the AOP. Work with finance teams to adjust accruals as needed to maintain financial accuracy and compliance.

Establish Centre of Excellence process and Improvement cadence

• Support postmortem analysis after fiscal periods to identify lessons learned and opportunities for process improvement
• Implement process improvements based on postmortem analysis and feedback to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of budget execution
• Identify key training opportunities to ensure Marketing organization are equipped with the knowledge and resources

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE...

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or Marketing Operations with a focus on budget management, financial processes.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Advance in Microsoft Excel 
• Proficiency in financial management software (e.g. Allocadia, Netsuite, SAP).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Familiarity with marketing operations and budget management processes is a plus.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of budget reconciliation and financial reporting.
• Experience with accrual accounting and variance analysis.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to process improvement.

We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Santa Clara, CA office in compliance with Pure’s policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave.

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Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations. 

This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity. 

There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.

The annual base salary range is: $149,000—$224,000 USD

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