Finance Manager (Marketing MIS)

Job Description: Finance Manager (Marketing MIS)

Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Finance Manager to manage Marketing MIS (Management Information System) and support the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). This dynamic role combines financial expertise, vendor management, and organizational capabilities to ensure the seamless execution of marketing budgets, payment processes, and reporting. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with the marketing and finance teams, oversee vendor relationships, and manage the CMOs calendar.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial Management & MIS
• Prepare, track, and manage marketing budgets, ensuring alignment with overall financial goals.
• Maintain accurate MIS reports, providing insights into marketing expenditures, variances, and forecasts.
• Regularly review and audit marketing spends to ensure compliance and accuracy.
2. Vendor Management
• Oversee vendor relationships, including onboarding, contract management, and performance reviews.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices in coordination with the finance team.
• Conduct periodic reviews with empaneled agencies to evaluate performance and compliance.
3. Payment Coordination
• Liaise with the finance team to ensure timely processing of payments and resolution of payment-related issues.
• Maintain a detailed log of all payments, approvals, and pending items for easy tracking and reporting.
4. Audit and Compliance
• Conduct periodic audits of marketing spends to ensure compliance with company policies and financial standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors during reviews, providing necessary documentation and reports.
5. Calendar Management for the CMO
• Manage the CMOs calendar, scheduling meetings, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure smooth coordination for biannual and annual reviews with marketing agencies and teams.

Required Qualifications and Skills:
• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA or equivalent preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in financial management, preferably in marketing or related functions.
• Strong proficiency in financial tools, MS Excel, and MIS reporting systems.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

Preferred Attributes:
• Experience in vendor management or marketing finance.
• Familiarity with budgeting and forecasting processes in a marketing context.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.

Location: Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai

Employment Type: Full-time