YOUR IMPACT
This is more than just a leadership role-it's an opportunity to shape how marketing investments drive business success. As Director of Marketing Budget Operations at OpenText, you'll be at the center of strategic decision-making, enabling smarter, data-driven investments and ensuring financial discipline at scale. You'll influence how millions in marketing spend are planned, managed, and optimized-empowering teams to deliver measurable impact while elevating financial rigor and operational excellence across the organization.
WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS
• Define and lead the Marketing Budget Operations strategy, driving disciplined financial management and long-term scalability
• Partner with Marketing Leadership, FP&A, and Marketing Operations to influence investment decisions and improve ROI
• Own end-to-end marketing budget planning, governance, and tracking to ensure alignment with corporate financial goals
• Lead forecasting cycles, delivering accurate projections, variance analysis, and actionable executive insights
• Build and scale a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and financial acumen
• Drive operational excellence through process optimization, automation, and the implementation of best-in-class tools
• Establish governance frameworks and scalable processes that enhance efficiency and data integrity across systems
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
• 10+ years of experience in marketing finance, financial planning, or budget operations
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams
• Strong expertise in forecasting, financial analysis, and executive-level reporting
• Proficiency with enterprise financial systems and tools (e.g., Allocadia, OLAP, or similar platforms)
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment
• Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial insights into business impact
ONE LAST THING:
OpenText is more than just a corporation-it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll shape the future of marketing investment strategy while building a team and function that truly makes a difference.
