Marketing Budget & Operations Analyst

Ping Identity•Denver, CO

13h•$60,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Ping Identity, we believe in making digital experiences both secure and seamless for all users, without compromise. We call this digital freedom. And it's not just something we provide our customers. It's something that inspires our company. People don't come here to join a culture that's built on digital freedom. They come to cultivate it. Our intelligent, cloud identity platform lets people shop, work, bank, and interact wherever and however they want. Without friction. Without fear. While protecting digital identities is at the core of our technology, protecting individual identities is at the core of our culture. We champion every identity. One of our core values, Respect Individuality, reminds us to celebrate differences so you are empowered to bring your authentic self to work. We're headquartered in Denver, Colorado and we have offices and employees around the globe. We serve the largest, most demanding enterprises worldwide, including more than half of the Fortune 100. At Ping Identity, we're changing the way people and businesses think about cybersecurity, digital experiences, and identity and access management. The Role We are looking for a hyper-organized and process-driven Marketing Operations Analyst to serve as the financial backbone of our marketing department. This is not a creative marketing role; it is an operational role designed for someone who thrives in spreadsheets, loves solving discrepancies, and believes that accuracy is paramount. You will be the primary bridge between Marketing and Finance, ensuring our budget is tracked to the penny.

Requirements

Location: You are based in Denver, CO and able to work [On-site/Hybrid].
Experience: 2+ years of experience in Marketing Operations, Sales Operations, or a Finance-adjacent role.
Extreme Attention to Detail: You spot typos in spreadsheets that others miss. You are meticulous about numbers and data integrity.
Financial Literacy: You understand basic financial concepts (Opex, Accruals, POs, Invoicing).
Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and formulas are second nature to you).
Communication: Ability to explain complex budget constraints to creative marketers and operational details to Finance partners.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce) and Procurement software (e.g., Coupa, NetSuite, or similar) is highly preferred.
Familiarity with reporting tools like Tableau

Responsibilities

Budget Reporting: Prepare and distribute regular budget pacing, variance reports, planned spend vs. actual spend.
End-to-End PO Management: Own the creation, submission, and tracking of all Marketing Purchase Orders (POs). You will ensure POs are opened accurately and in a timely manner.
Budget Tracking: Maintain and update master budget trackers in real-time. You will monitor spend against allocated budgets for various teams (Events, Digital, Content) and ensure they have visibility into what is committed.
Accruals & Variance Analysis: Assist in identifying monthly accruals and flagging budget variances immediately.
Month-End Close: Partner closely with the Finance team during the month-end close process. You will act as the liaison in marketing to resolve resolve any discrepancies in the General Ledger.
Monthly forecasting: Meet with all marketing budget owners to lock in monthly forecasts and ensure Finance has the information they need to ensure an accurate lock.
Identify bottlenecks in the procurement or commission process and suggest improvements to streamline workflows.
Maintain documentation for all financial processes and operational playbooks.