Marketing Budget & Forecasting Analyst

Job title: Marketing Budget & Forecasting Analyst

Company: Recruiting in Motion


Job description: Position ID # 32876Position: Marketing Budget & Forecasting Analyst (Contract)
Location: Remote – Canada or U.S.
Contract Length: 6–12 months
Compensation: Competitive and based on experienceAbout Our ClientOur client is a North American insurance services company with a growing portfolio of consumer-facing brands. As part of their continued growth, they are investing in strengthening financial planning, marketing strategy, and operational decision-making through better budget management, forecasting, and cross-functional insights.They are seeking a highly analytical and collaborative Marketing Budget & Forecasting Analyst for a 6–12 month contract, with strong potential for extension or permanent conversion.
This is a remote role open to candidates across Canada or the U.S., with preference for those able to work Eastern Time Zone hours.The successful candidate will partner closely with Marketing, Operations, Finance, Product, and Data teams — consolidating budgets, forecasting financial performance, delivering financial insights, and clearly communicating recommendations that help guide strategic decision-making.Responsibilities

• Consolidate marketing and operational budgets across multiple brands and business units, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Analyze variances between budgeted and actual expenditures, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Build and maintain forecasting models using historical data, predictive analytics, and cross-functional business inputs.
• Regularly update forecasts and recommend adjustments based on evolving performance and strategic priorities.
• Prepare clear, actionable financial reports, executive presentations, and strategic insights for leadership audiences (CEO, Executive Leadership Team, Board).
• Translate complex financial data into concise narratives that inform marketing, operational, and investment decisions.
• Proactively communicate financial trends, risks, and opportunities to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Manage and enhance budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes to improve accuracy, transparency, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, Finance, Product, and Data teams to ensure consistent inputs, assumptions, and business alignment.
• Support the development of basic dashboards and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI) to monitor and visualize budget and spend performance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, or business analysis roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics, Marketing, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including modeling, pivot tables, and scenario analysis.
• Experience building and maintaining dynamic financial forecasting models.
• Familiarity with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools for basic reporting needs.
• Exceptional communication skills — both written and verbal — with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable business insights.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Experience collaborating across multiple functions, especially marketing, finance, operations, and product teams.
• Background in consumer-facing industries (insurance, direct-to-consumer, marketing services) is an asset.

Note: We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest in the role. However, only candidates who meet the qualifications and requirements of the position will be contacted for further consideration.

Expected salary:

Location: Canada

Job date: Mon, 28 Apr 2025 23:05:53 GMT

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