Manager, Marketing Finance

With over 50 years of history as a global innovator in entertainment technology, IMAX is the gold standard in immersive entertainment. We are the go-to, end-to-end premium technology platform for the world’s greatest filmmakers and creators — giving them the tools to realize their visions to the fullest. 
As a result, IMAX attracts the most skilled and accomplished professionals in entertainment and technology. Our global teams merge technical, creative and operational expertise, deep industry relationships spanning the world, and an agile, entrepreneurial approach that prioritizes quality and innovation. 

Our success is driven by our people. We cultivate our unique culture by fostering strong team connections, recognizing and rewarding excellence, and creating a workplace that empowers success. By working together in service of our mission, we push the limits of human imagination and transcend the ordinary. 

Job Description:

About the Role:

We are seeking a strategic, analytical, and detail-oriented Marketing Finance Manager to optimize the operational and financial performance of our marketing organization. This role will partner with marketing budget owners, procurement, and external vendors to ensure marketing investments are aligned with business objectives and executed efficiently. Most importantly, this role will play a vital role in supporting cost control and project administrative accounting.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning, Data & Performance Insights

• Contribute to the annual marketing planning process, aligning budget allocations with strategic priorities.

• Analyze campaign performance and market trends to support strategic decision making.

• Support scenario modeling, cost-benefit analyses, and quarterly business reviews (QBRs).

• Collaborate with Digital Marketing on ROI correlation modeling vs. ticket conversion and performance tracking.

• Collaborate with Film Marketing team on ROI correlation modeling vs. Marketing Spend.

Budget & Finance Management

• Strong Partnership with Finance and Accounting to manage marketing budget, forecast spending, and track actuals vs. plan.

• Partner with marketing budget owners for monthly and project budget reconciliations.

• Support the preparation of financial reports, tracking department/project costs, and maintaining accurate records.

• Oversee invoice processing and accrual submissions by marketing coordinators, ensuring and educating on IMAX best practices throughout the process.

• Lead monthly budget reconciliation and variance analysis across all marketing

channels and initiatives.

• Evaluate investment decisions and ensure marketing spend delivers measurable

business impact.

• Act as the central hub for all marketing budgets, reforecasting, and spends.

Marketing Operations

• Manage and improve marketing finance processes, tools, and workflows to drive

efficiency and transparency.

• Generate financial reports and dashboards to provide visibility into budget tracking, ROI, and variance explanations.

• Create and monitor ongoing resourcing and budget tracking processes across marketing departments.

• Help with resource forecasting, including budget, tools, and headcount planning for future marketing needs.

• Provide support for managing and tracking e-commerce budget and proforma, with monthly reporting and reconciliation in partnership with finance.

• Partner with Creative Operations and department leads to create operational efficiencies within marketing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, finance, business administration, or related field

(MBA a plus).

• 5+ years of experience in marketing finance, marketing operations, or related role.

• Strong understanding of financial planning with general knowledge of marketing

and digital channels.

• Strong experience working closely with Financial Planning & Accounting teams.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; experience with tools

like marketing automation platforms and SAP is a plus.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Targeted Hiring Range:

$85,000 – 110,000 USD

Compensation:

At IMAX, you will be part of a culture built on respect – we are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse atmosphere across our organization.
For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

IMAX will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Change Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.