Marketing Budget & Operations Analyst
Ping Identity
About Ping Identity:
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Budget Management & PO Processing
- 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.
- Finance Reconciliation
- 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.
- Process Optimization
- Identify bottlenecks in the procurement or commission process and suggest improvements to streamline workflows.
- Maintain documentation for all financial processes and operational playbooks.
What You Bring (Qualifications)
- 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).
- Technical Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and formulas are second nature to you).
- 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
- Communication: Ability to explain complex budget constraints to creative marketers and operational details to Finance partners.
Why This Role Matters
You will be the guardian of our marketing efficiency. By ensuring our budget is accurate and our SDRs are paid correctly, you enable the wider team to focus on driving growth without operational friction.
Base Hiring Range: $60,000 - $70,000
In accordance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085) the approximate compensation range for this role in Colorado is listed above. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors, such as knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Life at Ping:
We believe in and facilitate a flexible, collaborative work environment. We’re growing quickly, but remain true to the innovative, can-do startup values that got us here. Most importantly, we keep hiring talented, smart, fun, and genuinely nice people because that’s who we want to succeed with every day.
Here are just a few of the things that make Ping special:
- A company culture that empowers you to do your best work.
- Employee Resource Groups that create a sense of belonging for everyone.
- Regular company and team bonding events.
- Competitive benefits and perks.
- Global volunteering and community initiatives
Our Benefits:
- Generous PTO & Holiday Schedule
- Parental Leave
- Progressive Healthcare Options
- Retirement Programs
- Opportunity for Education Reimbursement
- Commuter Offset (Specific locations)
Ping is the collective sum of all our individual experiences, backgrounds and influences and we pride ourselves in growing and learning together. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone’s individuality is respected and everyone has an Identity. In recruiting for new colleagues, we welcome the unique contributions you can bring and encourage you to be your best self.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.