Senior Director, Marketing Finance

Job description

The Finance team’s goal is to be a trusted and collaborative partner to all the businesses and functional teams that we work with, bringing business acumen, financial expertise and insights to aid decision-making and deliver value to our stakeholders. We strive to generate value through providing specialist advice and making recommendations to optimize decision making, delivering transparent processes and implementing governance and controls to mitigate risk. Position Summary Resmed is seeking a strategic, commercially minded Head of Global Marketing Finance to serve as the primary finance business partner to the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). This newly created leadership role will establish and lead the global marketing finance function, providing financial leadership, strategic insights, and decision support that enable investment decisions and accelerate business growth. Reporting directly to the Head of FP&A , this role sits within the Finance organization and works in close partnership with Marketing leadership across the enterprise. The successful candidate will build scalable financial planning processes, drive marketing investment optimization, establish ROI measurement frameworks, and deliver executive-level insights to senior leadership. This is an outstanding opportunity for a finance leader who enjoys building capabilities, influencing senior executives, and creating a world-class finance partnership within a dynamic global organization. Key Responsibilities Strategic Finance Partnership Serve as the trusted finance advisor to the Chief Marketing Officer and the global Marketing leadership team. Provide strategic financial guidance on marketing investments, resource allocation, and long-term planning. Translate business strategy into actionable financial plans and performance insights. Challenge assumptions and provide data-driven recommendations to improve business outcomes. Financial Planning & Analysis Lead the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning processes for the global Marketing organization. Develop robust budgeting and forecasting methodologies that improve planning accuracy and transparency. Monitor financial performance against plan and communicate risks, opportunities, and recommended actions. Partner with business leaders to ensure effective financial management across all marketing investments. Marketing Investment & ROI Management Design and implement frameworks to measure the financial effectiveness and ROI of marketing investments. Partner with Marketing, Analytics, and Commercial teams to evaluate campaign performance and investment effectiveness. Develop reporting and dashboards that enable data-driven investment decisions. Recommend strategies to optimize marketing spend while supporting growth objectives. Process & Capability Development Establish scalable financial processes, governance, and operating rhythms for the global Marketing organization. Drive continuous improvement across planning, reporting, forecasting, and investment management. Standardize financial reporting and performance measurement across global marketing functions. Ensure appropriate financial controls and compliance with corporate policies. Executive Reporting & Communication Prepare high-quality executive presentations and financial analyses for the CFO, CMO, Executive Leadership Team, Board materials, and other senior stakeholders. Clearly communicate complex financial concepts and business insights to executive audiences. Develop concise, compelling narratives supported by meaningful financial analysis. Leadership Build and develop a high-performing global marketing finance capability. Foster a collaborative, high-accountability culture focused on business partnership and continuous improvement. Coach and develop finance talent while promoting cross-functional collaboration across Finance and Marketing. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related discipline. 12+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant experience in FP&A and business partnering. Demonstrated experience supporting senior commercial or marketing executives. Strong financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance management expertise. Experience developing executive presentations for C-suite leadership. Strong analytical, financial modeling, and business case development skills. Exceptional communication and influencing abilities, with experience working across global organizations. Proven ability to simplify complex business issues into actionable recommendations. Experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams. Preferred MBA and/or CPA, CA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification. Experience supporting global marketing organizations within a multinational company. Knowledge of marketing effectiveness measurement, customer acquisition economics, and ROI frameworks. Experience with enterprise planning systems and modern BI/reporting tools (e.g., SAP, Anaplan, Power BI, Tableau). Experience driving finance transformation or building new finance capabilities. Why Resmed? Impact at Scale: Help shape solutions used by millions worldwide. Global Reach: Work across regions, teams, and technologies in a truly interconnected ecosystem. Career Growth: Thrive in a dynamic, inclusive environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Purpose-Driven Work: Join a company committed to improving lives—one breath, one night, one patient at a time. We are shaping the future at ResMed, and we recognize the need to build on and broaden our existing skills and continue to attract and retain the world’s best talent. We work hard to offer holistic benefits packages, provide flexible work arrangements, cultivate a workforce culture that allows employees to grow personally and professionally, and deliver competitive salaries to our team members. Employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits. This position qualifies for the following benefits package: comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, sleep care management, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and tuition assistance. Employees receive Flexible Time Off (FTO) , 11 paid holidays plus 3 floating days and are eligible for 14 weeks of primary caregiver or two weeks of secondary caregiver leave when welcoming new family members. Individual pay decisions are based on a variety of factors, such as the candidate’s geographic work location, relevant qualifications, work experience, and skills. At Resmed, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is: $220,000 - $270,000. Joining us is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place. It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals, but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. If this sounds like the workplace for you, apply now! We commit to respond to every applicant.