Manager, B2B Marketing Strategy, Budget Planning and Administration

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Manager, B2B Marketing Strategy, Budget Planning and Administration to join our dynamic B2B Marketing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and optimizing the marketing budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources, and providing insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Role

• Develop and manage the marketing budget, including forecasting, tracking, and reporting on expenditures.

• Collaborate with marketing teams to ensure budget alignment with marketing strategies and goals.

• Monitor and analyze budget performance, identifying areas for cost savings and efficiency improvements.

• Prepare regular financial reports and presentations for senior management.

• Conduct variance analysis and provide recommendations for budget adjustments.

• Support the development of financial models and scenarios to inform marketing strategies.

• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.

• Assist in the preparation of annual budget plans and quarterly forecasts.

• Help the team through the sourcing process.

• Manage a regular rhythm of budget reviews with marketing leadership and finance.

• Assist the team in working through annual budget planning.

All about you:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Marketing, or a related field.

• Proven experience in budget management, financial analysis, or a similar role.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.

• Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., Excel, SAP, Oracle).

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience in the marketing or advertising industry preferred.

• Knowledge of marketing metrics and KPIs preferred.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including financial modeling and data analysis.

Mastercard is an inclusive equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.

In line with Mastercard's total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary based on location, experience and other qualifications for the role and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance), flexible spending account and health savings account, paid leaves (including 16 weeks new parent leave, up to 20 paid days bereavement leave), 10 annual paid sick days, 10 or more annual paid vacation days based on level, 5 personal days, 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays, 401k with a best-in-class company match, deferred compensation for eligible roles, fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities, eligibility for tuition reimbursement, gender-inclusive benefits and many more.

Pay Ranges
Atlanta, Georgia: $108,000 - $173,000 USD

Austin, Texas: $108,000 - $173,000 USD

O'Fallon, Missouri: $108,000 - $173,000 USD