Summary

Position Summary

Associate, Budget & Operations Associate

The Budget & Operations Associate will support the US-based Manager and India-based Specialist in delivering accurate, timely, and efficient budget and operational activities for the marketing organization. The role will focus primarily on recurring budget tracking, reporting, data validation, reconciliations, invoice support, and follow-up activities.

The Associate will develop a working understanding of the marketing organization's needs and priorities and will execute assigned activities using established processes, templates, and tools.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized candidate with a foundation in business operations, budget management, financial reporting, and data analysis. The successful candidate should be comfortable working with data, preparing clear reports, managing recurring tasks, and learning new tools and processes.

Work you'll do

Develop an understanding of the marketing organization's business needs and priorities and gather information required for assigned activities
Support budget management activities, including tracking, updating, monitoring spend, performing basic variance checks, and following up on outstanding items
Obtain, organize, and maintain expense information and supporting documentation for review by your leader
Prepare accurate recurring reports related to budget, capacity, utilization, and forecasts using established templates and reporting processes
Perform routine data validation, reconciliations, and quality checks across budget, hours, expense, and operational data
Identify discrepancies, resolve straightforward data issues, and escalate complex or unusual items for further review
Support fiscal year operating plan activities by gathering inputs, updating tracking files, documenting changes, and monitoring follow-up actions
Assist with the development, maintenance, and quality assurance of reports and dashboards
Support staffing capacity and utilization reporting and basic forecasting activities
Prepare basic analyses and summaries that highlight trends, variances, and items requiring management attention
Maintain dashboards and tracking tools used for recurring reporting and operational monitoring
Complete assigned follow-up activities with Finance and other designated contacts
Identify opportunities to improve recurring processes and implement agreed-upon enhancements
Maintain organized documentation and ensure assigned deliverables are completed accurately and on time

Partner with Finance to:

Coordinate routine Finance requests and follow-ups based on directions from the Manager or Specialist
Develop a working understanding of Deloitte's financial environment and its impact on operations
Support year-end close and accrual activities by gathering information, preparing schedules, and tracking completion
Prepare supporting information for costs requiring journal entries and coordinate submission activities with Finance under established procedures
Support cost allocation and cost management activities using defined processes and guidelines
Escalate questions, exceptions, and items requiring judgment to the Manager or Specialist

Qualifications

2+ years of experience supporting budget management, financial operations, reporting, data analysis, or project coordination
Experience working with budgets, expenses, invoices, or financial data; marketing organization or advertising agency experience is a plus
Willingness to learn and use AI-enabled tools to support budget management, improve reporting efficiency, and streamline financial tracking
Working knowledge of data analysis, reporting, and data quality practices
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office tools; familiarity with PowerPoint, Power BI, and Tableau is preferred
Experience managing or submitting invoices for processing, or the ability to quickly learn the firm's invoice submission tools
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize routine information and flag questions or exceptions
Exposure to capacity and utilization reporting or a willingness to learn these processes
Ability to work effectively with the US-based Manager, India-based Specialist, Finance, and other designated stakeholders
Strong attention to detail, organization, time management, and follow-through
Ability to manage recurring activities, follow established processes, and prioritize assigned work
Ability to support internal projects and contribute to project deliverables; prior project leadership experience is not required
Ability to investigate and resolve routine issues and appropriately escalate more complex problems
Collaborative, dependable, and comfortable working across time zones

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
2+ years of relevant business finance operations, reporting, data analysis, or business support experience
Marketing organization or advertising agency experience is a plus

Work Location:

Hyderabad - Shift: 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm OR 11:00 am - 4:00 pm & 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

The team

About Deloitte's Brand Marketing & Communications

Deloitte's Brand, Marketing & Communications (BM&C) organization seeks innovative creatives, strategic marketers, and collaborative leaders to drive business growth and digital transformation. Join a team that blends creativity, business acumen, strategic thinking, and Deloitte's strong brand equity to deliver impactful marketing solutions. Thrive in a diverse, supportive environment where you leverage cultural trends, emerging technologies, and bold ideas to challenge the status quo. Be part of Deloitte's journey to turn visionary concepts into marketing success.

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Requisition code: 366254

Associate, Marketing Performance Analytics-Budget & Operations-Hyderabad