Sr. Manager, Finance – Marketing

The Sr. Manager, Finance – Marketing partners with Subway Marketing and the Field Activation Fund to lead end-to-end financial planning, analysis, and reporting for Marketing's global spend portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting cycle and quarterly/monthly forecasts for Marketing worldwide, covering media, agency fees, digital and social, consumer promotions, and FAF-funded spend, aligned to corporate targets.
• Provide monthly variance analysis and management reporting comparing actual Marketing spend to budget and forecast; identify drivers and offer clear commentary and actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
• Oversee FAF financial management including fund accounting, accruals, reconciliations, and reporting to ensure governance of FAF receipts, commitments, and disbursements across markets.
• Collaborate with Marketing leadership and agency/media teams to establish ROMI frameworks, monitor campaign performance, assess spend efficiency, and guide channel optimization.
• Develop and maintain Marketing finance dashboards and self-service reporting tools (OneStream, Alteryx, Tableau) to enhance visibility into spend performance.
• Manage and develop a small Finance team supporting Marketing; set objectives, coach talent, and cultivate a culture of accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Additional responsibilities may apply due to country, location, or department differences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related business field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 5–8+ years of FP&A or finance business partnering experience, with 2+ years of people management experience.
• Proven track record in financial analysis and reporting, with experience supporting a Marketing, brand, or consumer-facing business unit.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop direct reports; experience leading a small team in a collaborative environment.
• Strong knowledge of marketing finance concepts, including media spend management, agency billing structures, ROMI measurement, and consumer promotions accounting.
• Experience with FAF or cooperative advertising fund management is a strong plus.
• Experience with FP&A tools and advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills; strong preference for OneStream, Alteryx, Tableau, SQL, and VBA.
• Understanding of GAAP, accrual accounting, and internal controls as they relate to Marketing expenditures and cooperative fund compliance.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills; proven ability to synthesize complex financial information into executive-ready narratives.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to manage stakeholders and communicate effectively across Finance and Marketing teams.
• Experience in a Food & Beverage or QSR setting is an added advantage.

Technologies

• OneStream
• Alteryx
• Tableau
• SQL
• VBA
• Excel
• PowerPoint

Benefits

• Insurance Plans (Medical, Life)
• 401K
• Competitive Bonus
• Mobility Allowance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Holidays
• Volunteering time
• And More