What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing Operations Specialist [79858] position at Onward Search?
Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire a Marketing Operations Specialist for a leading Financial Data and Marketing firm.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with marketing leaders to track, manage, and report on departmental budgets, resolving discrepancies quickly and accurately.
- Reconcile invoices and expenditures against budget line items and ensure compliance
- Oversee the end-to-end Workday Finance purchase order process
- Lead process modernization by transitioning traditional Excel-based budget tracking to automated templates and consolidated dashboards
- Deliver monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc budget reports for senior stakeholders with actionable insights.
- Recommend and implement enhancements for efficiency, compliance, and visibility in budget management.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- 2 years’ experience in marketing operations, financial analysis, or budget management (preferably within a marketing department).
- Proficiency with Excel (advanced formulas, dashboards, templates; automation experience a plus).
- Hands-on experience with Workday Finance (or similar ERP systems).
- Understanding of accrual accounting practices.
- Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to translate financial data for non-finance audiences.
- Proven track record of process improvements or workflow automation (Power Query, macros, etc. highly valued).
- Highly organized and able to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Perks & Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401k Program
- Commuter Benefit
- eLearning
- Education Reimbursement
- Ongoing Training & Development
- *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.
To learn more about this opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.
Salary : $32 - $35
