Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re seeking a Marketing Operations Specialist for a leading financial data and marketing firm. This is a part-time, fully remote opportunity based in Norwalk, Connecticut.
In this role, you’ll support marketing leaders by managing departmental budgets, streamlining financial processes, and driving efficiency through automation and reporting. You’ll also play a key part in ensuring compliance, reconciling invoices, and delivering clear, actionable insights to senior stakeholders.
This is a part-time, 20-hour-per-week role with the potential to increase to 40 hours per week after a few months.
Candidates must be experts in Excel and Workday to help with reconciling expenses for a marketing team.
There is no application deadline for this role.
Marketing Operations Specialist Responsibilities:
Partner with marketing leaders to track, manage, and report on departmental budgets, resolving discrepancies quickly and accurately.
Reconcile invoices and expenditures against budget line items and ensure compliance.
Oversee the end-to-end Workday Finance purchase order process.
Lead process modernization by transitioning traditional Excel-based budget tracking to automated templates and consolidated dashboards.
Deliver monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc budget reports for senior stakeholders with actionable insights.
Recommend and implement enhancements for efficiency, compliance, and visibility in budget management.
Marketing Operations Specialist Qualifications:
2+ years’ experience in marketing operations, financial analysis, or budget management (preferably within a marketing department).
Proficiency with Excel (advanced formulas, dashboards, templates; automation experience a plus).
Hands-on experience with Workday Finance (or similar ERP systems).
Understanding of accrual accounting practices.
Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to translate financial data for non-finance audiences.
Proven track record of process improvements or workflow automation (Power Query, macros, etc. highly valued).
Highly organized and able to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
Perks & Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
Life Insurance.
401(k) Program.
Commuter Benefit.
eLearning & Ongoing Training.
Education Reimbursement.
- Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.
If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.