Own forecasting, variance analysis, and close processes for marketing finance with cross-functional partnership.

• Financial Operations: Monitor and manage marketing expenses against budget.
• Forecasting: Prepare and update weekly expense forecasts.
• Forecasting & Variance: Analyze actual results and adjust forecasts as needed.
• Reporting: Create, maintain, and distribute financial reports using Excel.
• Close & Journal: Support weekly and monthly financial close activities.
• Journal Entries: Prepare and record journal entries, including accrued and prepaid expenses.
• Reconciliations: Complete balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy and compliance
• AP Processing: Process vendor invoices and ensure timely payment
• Invoice Review & Payables: Review invoices for accuracy, coding, and required approvals
• Vendor Support & Collaboration: Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment discrepancies; Partner with the Accounts Payable team to address and resolve invoice-related issues
• Data & Insight: Maintain the Marketing Finance contract database in Microsoft Lists
• Cross-functional Support: Partner with marketing, business, and finance teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making
• Variance & Planning: Perform variance analysis by comparing actual results to budget and forecast
• Planning Support: Support seasonal budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning activities
• Reporting & Analyses: Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports and analyses
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, tools, and documentation
• Attention to detail: Demonstrate strong attention to detail, accuracy, and accountability
• Attendance & Deadlines: Maintain reliable attendance and consistently meet deadlines
• Prioritization: Manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment