Senior Financial Analyst – Commissions

Company Description

Experian is a global leader in providing information, analytical and marketing services to organizations and consumers to help manage the risk and reward of commercial and financial decisions.

Experian unlocks the power of data to create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. At life’s big moments – from buying a home or car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business exponentially by connecting it with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with confidence so they can maximize every opportunity.

We gather, analyze and process data in ways others can’t. We help individuals take financial control and access financial services, businesses make smarter decision and thrive, lenders lend more responsibly, and organizations prevent identity fraud and crime.

For more than 125 years, we’ve helped consumers and clients prosper, and economies and communities flourish – and we’re not done.

Our 21,700 people in 30 countries believe the possibilities for you, and our world, are growing. We’re investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow. 

We consolidated our position as the fifth-best company to work for in Costa Rica according to the GPTW ranking!

These results reflect the hard work and commitment to make Experian a great place to work, climbing from #14 last year to #5. It is also evidence of the company’s work to ensure the well-being of its talent community through an inclusive culture, a balanced work environment, employee development, and flexible work practices.

Find out how to join the team at: www.experian.com/careers/

Job Description

The Senior Analyst role will be a key business partner to help the Integrated Sales Team achieve its objectives. The role will require a growth mindset as we aspire to continue our double-digit revenue growth. This entails collaboration with sales leadership and sales operations to identify new opportunities as well as working across local, regional, and global Finance on sustainable processes and leveraging new systems aligned with the Digital Finance strategy. 

This is a particularly exciting time to be joining the Experian North America Finance team as we continue our journey to world class Finance. Team members are encouraged to take advantage of numerous personal development opportunities such as, lean-six sigma training and Automation-Robotics, as we continue our journey to world class. This position will be a key role in a growing team and will provide additional opportunities for growth for the right individual.

• Support monthly and annual commission processes.
• Drive continuous improvements in reporting, process efficiencies and system automations.
• Partner effectively with the Sales and BU Finance teams to drive performance in excess of profit expectations
• End to End commissions management (Revenue reconciliation, Goal-Bonus Tracking, commission calculations, commission statements, payroll file, Commissions Forecast)
• Drive transparency into sales performance via improved sales opportunity reporting-analysis.
• Problem solving and compensation plan analysis.
• Work with commercial finance or sales on any inquiries related to commissions.
• Data mining and reporting from multiple systems
• Adhere to service level agreements (SLAs) and performance metrics.
• Apply the corresponding controls and crosscheck balances to deliver successful results.
• Create and maintain desktop procedure documents for routine processes.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience; MBA, CPA is a plus.
• English fluency.
• 4+ years progressive experience in commercial finance or business unit FP&A or similar business partnering role.
• Experience working with commission-compensation processes (preferred) and acting as a strategic partner to Sales Teams.
• Experience working in an offshore Shared Service Center preferred.
• Highly collaborative, accountable, and extremely detailed under tight timelines
• Strong knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques.
• Highly motivated, results-driven finance professional.
• Intellectual curiosity, proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Positive attitude, strong collaborative style and work ethic with passion for learning in a flexible and changing environment.
• Ability to produce clear, actionable Business solutions to Finance and operational leaders.
• Ability to constructively challenge ideas and make decisions
• Strong Excel skill required; Experience-knowledge of financial systems and tools including OBIEE, Hyperion Planning-Essbase and Smartview preferred.

Additional Information

This is a permanent home-based role in Costa Rica. No relocation available.

Our benefits include: Medical, life and dental insurance, Asociacion Solidarista, International Share Save Plan, Flex Work-Work from home, Paid time off, Annual Performance Bonus, Education Reimbursement, Family Bonding, Bereavement Leave, Referral Program, and more.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Our goal is to create a thriving, inclusive and diverse team where people love their work and love working together. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion is essential to our purpose of creating a better tomorrow. We value the uniqueness of every individual and want you to bring your whole, authentic self to work. For us, this is The Power of YOU and it ensures that we live what we believe.

Experian Careers – Creating a better tomorrow together

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Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We’re passionate about unlocking the power of data to transform lives and create opportunities for consumers, businesses, and society. For more than 125 years, we’ve helped people and economies flourish – and we’re not done.

We take our people’s agenda very seriously. We focus on what truly matters; diversity and inclusion, work/life balance, flexible working, development, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering, making an impact… the list goes on. See our DEI work in action!

The power of YOU. We are building a culture where everyone is comfortable bringing their whole self to work. A place where we not only respect our differences and values but celebrate them in a positive and supportive environment.

Find out what is like to work for Experian and discover the Unexpected!

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