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Senior Financial Analyst/Sales Compensation - Edina, Minnesota

DepartmentFinance
LocationUnited States - Edina, MN
Location TypeHybrid

The Senior Analyst will report to the Director of Finance and will be an important part of the Corporate FP&A team. The role requires a strong understanding of communications both within the finance organization and overall business of a mid to large-sized company. The ideal candidate has a well-developed appreciation for data integrity and financial processes, as well as a firm grasp of best practices for financial modeling. The candidate is eager to identify, develop, and drive operational excellence and reliable analyses in order to support the next wave of growth. This role will also require an individual who is able to work independently and willing to roll up their sleeves as duty requires. They thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment and are able to collaborate with people of a diverse set of talents.

Main Areas of Responsibilities

Participate in the development, implementation, and communication of the new Sales Compensation program each fiscal year
Own the monthly commissions payment process and serve as a point of contact on commissions related issues for the sales team
Configure and ensure Xactly commission calculations align with Guidewire plan specifications and are accurate
Own onboarding new hires, promotions and terminations in Xactly
Prepare reconciliation, accrual, capitalization and payment files for on-time commission processing within the close period and process adjustments when necessary
Ensure internal controls are followed and provide support for applicable audits of processes, calculations and payments
Create and maintain procedure documents needed to effectively manage compensation tasks
Build relationships with Sales, Sales Ops and Finance to encourage continual process and systems improvements to increase workflow proficiency
Partner with Sales and Marketing business leaders to facilitate the annual budget process and drive accurate monthly forecasts thereafter
Promote financial discipline and accountability around hiring and procurement decisions by tracking new hires and purchase requisitions against the budget, and preparing reporting packages for executives
Perform forecast vs actual variance analyses for revenue and expenses to ensure general ledger accuracy during monthly close processes

Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field3-5 years of experience in Finance. Sales Ops or Sales Compensation field; knowledge or focus on Sales and Marketing strongly preferred
Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills
Proficiency with Excel and/or Google Sheets
Experience working with Xactly or similar comp planning tool; other financial planning SaaS software experience (i.e. Adaptive Insights) a plus
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

About Guidewire

Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. We combine digital, core, analytics, and AI to deliver our platform as a cloud service. More than 540+ insurers in 40 countries, from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world, run on Guidewire.

As a partner to our customers, we continually evolve to enable their success. We are proud of our unparalleled implementation track record with 1600+ successful projects, supported by the largest R&D team and partner ecosystem in the industry. Our Marketplace provides hundreds of applications that accelerate integration, localization, and innovation.

For more information, please visit www.guidewire.com and follow us on Twitter: @Guidewire_PandC.

Guidewire Software, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to an inclusive workplace, and believe that a diversity of perspectives, abilities, and cultures is a key to our success. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. All offers are contingent upon passing a criminal history and other background checks where it's applicable to the position.

Disability Accommodations and Guidewire’s Appeals Process. Guidewire provides accommodations to the hiring process to create a fair opportunity for candidates with disabilities to contend for open positions. Accommodation requests should be directed to (650) 356-4940 or Accommodations@guidewire.com. If things do not go as hoped, we invite you to use our appeals process. Guidewire promises to independently review any denied accommodation and any decision not to offer you the position. The appeals process is the same in either case. Within five business days of receiving a notice of denial of an accommodation, or receiving a notice of your non-selection for a vacancy, call (650) 356-4940 or e-mail Accommodations@guidewire.com to make an appeal. Guidewire will assign a new decision-maker to review the request and/or hiring decision, who will then notify you in writing of a decision within 10 business days.

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