Sales Compensation Analyst Sr

Position: Sales Compensation Analyst Sr.
Location: St. Cloud

## Sales Compensation Analyst Sr.Apply:
St Paul, MN:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R111564
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** Job Summary
** The Sales Compensation Analyst Sr is accountable for performing advanced financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling of sales compensation programs to support business planning, performance evaluation, and strategic decision-making. This role independently resolves complex financial issues, delivers actionable insights to leadership, and leads analytical initiatives that enhance organizational performance and financial outcomes.

** Essential Functions
*** Analyze financial results, including profit and loss performance, cash flow, expenditures, investments, and rates of return to identify business risks, opportunities, and performance drivers
* Develop forecasts, trend analyses, and financial models to support budgeting, long-range planning, and strategic business decisions
* Evaluate variances from budgets, forecasts, and financial targets and recommend actions that improve sales compensation program performance
* Research economic, industry, and market conditions to assess potential impacts on business results, financial plans, and investment decisions
* Prepare and present financial analyses, reports, and recommendations that support informed decision-making by business and executive leadership
* Prepare and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting packages and presentations for executive leadership, lenders, investors, and the Board of Directors, including key performance indicators and adjusted financial metrics
* Lead and contribute to cross-functional projects that enhance financial planning, reporting effectiveness, analytical processes, and business performance
* Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned
** Minimum Requirements
*** Bachelor's Degree Accounting, Finance or equivalent education and/or experience
* 5 years in Finance, Accounting, or related areas
** Preferred Requirements
*** Experience supporting or leading implementations, upgrades, or optimization initiatives involving financial planning, reporting, consolidation, or enterprise business systems
* Experience with financial planning, reporting, business intelligence, or data visualization platforms (e.g. One Stream, Workday), or similar technologies
* Experience developing reporting solutions, dashboards, and automated processes that improve data accessibility, reporting efficiency, and decision support
* Sales Compensation Experience
* Sales Performance Management (SPM) Software Platform Experience (Xactly, Varicent, etc.)
* SAP Experience
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* Skills and Abilities

*** Advanced knowledge of financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis principles
* Ability to interpret complex financial and operational information and translate findings into actionable business recommendations
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate multiple variables and determine business impact
* Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information clearly to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
* Ability to influence decisions through data-driven insights and well-supported recommendations
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial reporting and analysis
* Ability to independently manage competing priorities and deliver results within established timelines
* Demonstrated capability to lead analytical work streams and contribute to cross-functional initiatives
* Proficiency using financial reporting tools, financial systems, and spreadsheet applications to support analysis and decision-making
** Physical and Cognitive Demands
*** Communicate/Hearing Frequently
* Communicate/Talking Frequently
* Learn New Tasks or Concepts Frequently
* Make Timely Decisions in the Context of a Workflow Frequently
* Complete Tasks Independently Constantly
* Maintain Focus Constantly
* Remember Processes & Procedures Constantly
* Stationary Position (Seated) Constantly
* Vision Constantly
* Hand/Eye…