Financial Analyst (Commissions Focus)

Financial Analyst

About LHH: We help companies simplify the complexity associated with transforming their leadership and workforce so they can accelerate results, with less risk. Global Solutions: Career Transition, Leadership Development, Employee Engagement, and Change Management.

The Financial Analyst position will be a part of our Global FP&A team, responsibilities include, but not limited to: Data Analytics, Commissions calculations, Reconciliations, Forecasting, KPI tracking, Sales Team Support.

Reporting Relationships:

* Reports directly to Manager, Global FP&A

* Works closely with Sales Team and Operations Leaders

* Requires coordination and communication with different departments across the globe

* Great opportunity for someone looking for a high visibility position in a large global company

Direct Reports:

* None

Major Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

* Tracking large data sets from various teams, creating consolidated sales reporting data that can be utilized for Commissions and KPI Reporting

* Strong attention to detail to identify errors or abnormalities in data sets

* Continuously review processes for efficiency, implementing recommendations, and provide proper documentation

* Support the monthly and quarterly administration and calculation of commissions, and other incentives across various markets

* Ongoing validation and maintenance to our commission system, including Reporting enhancements

* Support Sales Team and Key Stakeholders in addressing compensation questions, providing resolution in a timely manner

* Research questions and discrepancies, working with multiple departments to provide feedback and resolutions

* Consolidate and prepare Monthly P/L and KPI Forecasts, partner with accounting to ensure P/L and Balance Sheet accuracy

* Other Ad Hoc requests as needed, including but not limited to Compensation Plan Modeling, Sales Reporting, Executive Presentation materials

* Other special projects and duties may be assigned as needed

Performance Metrics

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships

* Ability to prioritize multiple work assignments while meeting assigned deadlines

* Ability to work with ambiguous data sets

* Ability to adapt to regularly changing processes

* Works well independently, able to self-start

* Proactive thinker and problem solver

* Enjoys working with data and interacting with business partners

* Reliable and accurate analysis and reporting

Required Experience/Characteristics

* 3-5 years of professional experience in a finance, sales operations, or data analysis field

* Preference for experience in a

* Strong documentation and analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information while maintaining attention to detail

* Very strong organizational, observational, and communication skills

* Ability to work in a team environment and independently

* Must be dependable, reliable, and have high integrity

* Creative problem solving

* Bachelor's degree in a finance related area

* Basic accounting knowledge

* Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills Required

* Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word

* PowerBI, SharePoint, and Teams is a plus

* Xactly, or other compensation system experience is a plus

* Salesforce experience is a plus

* Web-based reporting systems experience is a plus

* Positive attitude

* Strong Time & priority management