Functional Marketing Planning & Strategy Analyst

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.Job CategoryMarketing & Communications Job DetailsAbout SalesforceWe’re Salesforce, the Customer Company, inspiring the future of business with AI+ Data +CRM. Leading with our core values, we help companies across every industry blaze new trails and connect with customers in a whole new way. And, we empower you to be a Trailblazer, too — driving your performance and career growth, charting new paths, and improving the state of the world. If you believe in business as the greatest platform for change and in companies doing well and doing good – you’ve come to the right place.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.

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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-HybridAccommodationsIf you require assistance due to a disability applying for open positions please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form.Posting StatementAt Salesforce we believe that the business of business is to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects society through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more. Learn more about Equality at www.equality.com and explore our company benefits at www.salesforcebenefits.com.Salesforce is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.Salesforce does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes.Salesforce will not pay any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement withSalesforce.Salesforce welcomes all.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.For California-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $87,200 to $150,200.Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, benefits. More details about our company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.#J-18808-Ljbffr