Experienced Customer Engagement Budget Manager – Strategic Financial Leadership

At arenaflex, we're on a mission to connect consumers to the place where dreams come true through the development of holistic, audience-focused, data-driven communication plans across offline, digital, and direct relationship channels. As a key member of our Marketing Center of Excellence, the Customer Engagement (CE) Budget Management team is seeking an accomplished professional to support the DX businesses. As a CE Budget Manager, you will serve as a vital liaison between the global marketing teams and various finance teams, ensuring the accurate, effective, and efficient administration of a variety of budgetary tasks.

About the Role & Team

The CE Budget Management team provides strategic, financial, and analytical leadership by developing positive relationships and outstanding service. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished professional with proven financial experience, the ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, who can multi-task, challenge assumptions, and make recommendations to the team, partners, and senior leaders. This role requires a strong understanding of financial principles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

As a CE Budget Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Facilitating invoice payments and working with multiple partners to ensure timely remittance
• Using the CE workflow system to manage and prioritize payment activities based on urgency and importance
• Researching issues with past invoices and responding to internal financial audits
• Working directly with CE internal and external partners to improve existing processes and develop new processes to further improve overall efficiencies
• Partnering with Customer Engagement team members to respond to various budget requests
• Creating strong partnerships with stakeholders across multiple arenaflex businesses and organizations
• Presenting and communicating effectively to all levels of leadership, including senior executives
• Supervising the CE Budget team mailbox and leading daily communications, inquiries, and updates
• Requesting, monitoring, and maintaining purchase orders and insertion orders required to pay vendor invoices

Essential Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• 3+ years' work experience in Finance/Accounting or Business Development
• Minimum of 1-2 years of progressive experience with growing responsibility in Finance/Accounting or Business Development
• Demonstrated analytical ability and strong computer/systems skills, with proven experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Proficient experience in large data sets and Excel formulas
• Practical experience with Coupa, SAP, or similar enterprise resource planning software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven experience communicating with team members at all levels, including senior management
• Demonstrated ability to drive results through a proactive approach to problem-solving, strong detail orientation, and great partnership skills
• Experience working in a collaborative environment with internal partners, 3rd party vendors, and agencies
• Proven track record of working with a sense of urgency and curiosity in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Exposure to other tools, such as Smartsheet and Workfront

Preferred Qualifications

While not required, the following qualifications would be beneficial:

• Experience working with Smartsheet and Workfront
• Familiarity with other financial software and systems
• Experience in a similar role or industry
• Advanced degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

Education

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance/Accounting or a related field is required.

Career Growth Opportunities & Learning Benefits

At arenaflex, we believe in investing in our employees' growth and development. As a CE Budget Manager, you will have opportunities to:

• Develop your financial skills and knowledge through training and professional development programs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business results and improve processes
• Take on new challenges and responsibilities as you grow in your role
• Participate in mentorship programs and receive feedback from senior leaders
• Access to a range of benefits, including health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only arenaflex can provide

Work Environment & Company Culture

arenaflex is a dynamic and fast-paced environment that values innovation, creativity, and collaboration. As a CE Budget Manager, you will be part of a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional results and making a positive impact on our business. We offer a range of benefits and perks, including:

• Flexible work arrangements and remote work options
• Access to state-of-the-art technology and tools
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance

Compensation, Perks, & Benefits

arenaflex offers a competitive compensation package, including:

• Salary and bonus structure
• Comprehensive health and savings benefits
• Educational opportunities and professional development programs
• Special extras, such as tickets to arenaflex events and exclusive discounts

How to Apply

If you're a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and cover letter to [insert contact information]. We can't wait to hear from you!

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Disability Accommodation

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