Finance Business Partner - Sales

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics or Related Field.
• 3 – 5 Years of relevant Experience in Sales Analytics, Business Analysis, or similar role.
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
  • Sales Analysis, Cost Accounting, or Pricing knowledge is an advantage.
  • Experience with data querying tools (SQL Preferred).
  • Advanced Excel and strong Financial Modeling skills Required.
  • Experience with ERP & CRM Systems (Pro Alpha, SAP, Oracle, JDE, or Infor).
  • Proficiency in BI Tools (Power BI, Tableau).

Additional Desired Qualifications

• PowerPoint and Presentation Skills.
• Ability to translate financial data into clear business actions.
• Ability to Collaborate with Individuals and Teams at all Business Levels.
• Experience with data warehousing or ETL processes.
• Exposure to Market Research and competitive intelligence.

Essential Functions

• Commission Reporting: Prepare, validate, and distribute accurate and timely sales commission reports. Ensure compliance with compensation plans and resolve discrepancies. Maintain and improve commission calculation models and processes.
• Sales Data Analysis: Analyze sales performance, trends, and key metrics across products, region, and channels. Identify patterns, opportunities, and risks within sales data. Perform root-cause analysis to explain performance variances. Provide actionable insights to support revenue growth and sales effectiveness.
• Dashboard Development & Reporting: Design, build, and maintain interactive dashboards using Power BI or equivalent BI Tools. Automate recurring reports to improve efficiency and data accuracy. Ensure dashboards are user-friendly and aligned with business needs. Integrate multiple data sources for comprehensive reporting.
• Sales Planning & Forecasting: Support annual and quarterly sales planning processes. Assist in developing sales forecasts and targets. Model different scenarios to support strategic planning decisions. Track actual performance against forecast and highlight variances.
• Market & Competitive Analysis: Analyze sales performance against market conditions, industry trends, and competitive benchmarks. Incorporate external data to provide context for internal performance. Deliver insights that inform pricing, positioning, and go-to-market strategies.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies. Improve financial processes, systems, and reporting accuracy.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to bend to file as required.
• Must be able to lift occasionally, up to 25 pounds.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components.
• The employee is required to sit, walk, and climb stairs, use computer, telephone, and other office equipment.

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional office environment.
• Perform in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment working with Finance, Sales, and Leadership teams.
• Opportunity to shape data-driven culture and influence strategic decisions.