Position Description: About Lenovo Focused on a bold vision to deliver smarter technology for all, we are developing world-changing technologies that create a more inclusive, trustworthy and sustainable digital society. By designing, engineering and building the world’s most complete portfolio of smart devices and infrastructure, we are also leading an Intelligent Transformation – to create better experiences and opportunities for millions of customers around the world. Join us in defining our world of tomorrow and creating smarter technology for all! The Budget Manager is responsible for planning, reporting and managing budgets for the Global Commercial marketing organization. This is an ideal position for a resourceful and motivated individual looking to use their analytical, communications, project management and problem-solving skills to deliver proactive and insightful financial analysis to Commercial Marketing and business teams. Candidate should be able to successfully drive enhancements to the overall marketing budget, payment and procurement process, while communicating and educating cross-functionally. The Budget Manager will also own monthly reporting to our key alliance partners (Intel, Microsoft, Qualcomm, AMD, Google), speaking to quarterly budget planning and progress of funded projects. The ideal Budget Manager is someone who is able to build rapport with executive partners and drive budget planning accountability across team members. Responsibilities • Manage marketing budgets including annual budgeting process, expenditure authorizations, and monthly/quarterly reconciliation • Initiate and/or contribute to improvements in assigned business processes that assure data quality and improve compliance with relevant policies • Embrace and lead the adoption of new marketing tools and a digitalized budgeting process • Coordinate expense items, vendor relations, vendor payments, and other financial processes with global counterparts • Develop tools and management reports to improve financial processes and decision-making through use of fact-based information and analysis • Primary Marketing liaison with Global Finance and Procurement • Present monthly budget reporting to executive partners:  internal leadership and alliance partners • Champion, organize and conduct trainings on budgeting, procurement and payment process to ensure timely launch of marketing activities • Maintain net and alliance budget data in budgeting tool • Minimize financial exposures through on-time payments, full alliance reimbursements and accurate reconciliations Why Lenovo? Lenovo is a US$50 billion Fortune Global 500 company, with 57,000 employees and operating in 180 markets around the world.  We are #1 PC company on the planet, BCG's 50 most innovative companies, and one of Interbrand’s 100 BEST global brands.  Focused on a bold vision to deliver smarter technology for all, we are developing world-changing technologies that create a more inclusive, trustworthy and sustainable digital society.  By designing, engineering and building the world’s most complete portfolio of smart devices and infrastructure, we are also leading an Intelligent Transformation – to create better experiences and opportunities for millions of customers around the world. #### Position Requirements: • Bachelor's degree, preferred in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, or a related discipline MBA or other graduate level degree a plus • Minimum of five years relevant experience • Excellent English written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate financial framework and analysis • Extremely detail-oriented with a passion for efficiency and accuracy • Research, analytical and problem-solving skills - team player, willing to learn • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Demonstrates initiative and is an independent proactive thinker • Experience working with non-financial management and staff in the development of financial plans. • Experience in closing accounting books on a quarterly basis • Ability to create and present management presentations We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.