Media Budget Operations Manager
kforceBurbank, CA
Description:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Media Budget Operations Manager in Burbank, CA.
Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Media Budget Operations Manager to oversee media budget management, financial operations, campaign spend tracking, vendor coordination, and reporting activities. This role serves as a critical partner to Marketing, Media, Finance, Procurement, and agency teams, ensuring accurate budget planning, forecasting, reconciliation, and financial compliance across media investments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage media budgets, forecasts, and spend tracking across campaigns and business units* Monitor actual spending against approved budgets and forecasts* Review, reconcile, and validate media invoices and vendor billing* Track purchase orders, commitments, accruals, and payment activity* Support monthly, quarterly, and annual budget planning processes* Prepare budget forecasts and identify financial risks, variances, and opportunities* Partner with media agencies, vendors, and internal marketing teams to support campaign execution* Maintain media budget trackers, financial reports, and campaign documentation* Ensure media spending is accurately allocated across campaigns, brands, and channels* Monitor campaign financial performance and support optimization efforts* Coordinate invoice approvals and resolve billing discrepancies* Develop and maintain budget dashboards, reports, and performance metrics* Perform variance analysis and present findings to leadership* Produce recurring and ad hoc reporting for Marketing, Finance, and executive stakeholders* Analyze media investment trends and provide actionable recommendations* Support audit requests and maintain documentation supporting financial controls* Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procurement procedures* Strengthen budget controls and financial governance processes
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Marketing, or related field* 4+ years of experience in media operations, marketing finance, budgeting, financial analysis, or related fields* Experience managing budgets, forecasts, reconciliations, and financial reporting* Experience working with agencies, vendors, or marketing operations teams* Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, lookups, and financial analysis* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities* Excellent organizational and project management skills* Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in media, advertising, entertainment, streaming, or digital marketing organizations* Experience with media planning, campaign management, or marketing operations* Experience with procurement systems, ERP platforms, and financial reporting tools* Experience developing dashboards and executive reporting packages* Knowledge of media billing, purchase orders, and agency financial processes
Key Competencies:
- * Media Budget Management* Financial Planning & Analysis* Media Operations* Budget Forecasting* Invoice Reconciliation* Vendor Management* Financial Reporting* Campaign Spend Tracking* Process Improvement* Advanced Excel* Stakeholder Management* Project Management
- Job Type
- ContractCompensation55 - $55
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Level
Manager L7
Location
Burbank, CA
Occupation
Budget Analysts
Industry
Media Buying Agencies
Posted
6 days ago