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About the Role

The Senior Analyst, Commission will play a critical role in the financial planning, analysis, and operational support of our sales incentive programs. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely execution of commission plans, managing quota and crediting processes, and maintaining strong financial controls. Partnering closely with Sales, Sales Operations, and Finance leadership, the Senior Analyst will leverage deep analytical skills to manage compensation data, model incentive outcomes, and provide actionable insights. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, driven by numbers, and brings strong technical proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Salesforce (SFDC), and compensation systems.

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end operational execution of sales compensation programs, ensuring accurate and timely calculation of commissions, bonuses, and other incentive payouts.
Administer and track complex quota and crediting processes, ensuring all transactions are accurately mapped to the appropriate sales representatives.
Leverage SFDC and compensation management tools (e.g., Xactly Incent) to maintain clean compensation data, track performance, and resolve crediting inquiries.
Utilize advanced Excel and Power BI to build, maintain, and optimize complex data models, incentive calculators, and financial reports.
Forecast sales compensation expenses, accruals, and payouts, providing detailed variance analysis against budget and prior periods.
Review commission calculations and payout processes to ensure absolute accuracy, compliance with plan terms, and alignment with internal financial controls.
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through the ongoing analysis of sales results, attainment distributions, and payout patterns.
Drive process improvements and standardization efforts to enhance the scalability, transparency, and efficiency of sales compensation operations.
Prepare clear, concise reporting and presentations for management regarding compensation performance and program effectiveness.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience in finance, sales compensation, sales operations, or financial analysis.
Deep understanding of sales compensation principles, specifically the mechanics of quotas, crediting, and commission structures.
Advanced technical proficiency in Excel (including Power Query, complex formulas, and data modeling) is required.
Hands-on experience with SFDC is highly preferred; experience with incentive compensation management (ICM) systems like Xactly Incent is a strong plus.
An exceptional affinity for numbers with rigorous attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex, high-volume data into clear business insights.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build credibility and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet strict payout deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Skills

Excel
Power BI
Salesforce (SFDC)
Compensation systems
Power Query
Complex formulas
Data modeling
Xactly Incent

Location

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior Analyst
5+ years

Salary/Compensations

$53,084 to $99,996

Benefits

Annual incentive plan
Health care coverage designed for the mind and body
Generous time off
Access to resources for career growth and skill development
Retirement planning
Continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution
Financial wellness programs
Family perks
Retail discounts
Referral incentive awards

About the Company

Advancing Essential Intelligence.
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in.
We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business.
Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead.
We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Equal Opportunity

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.
Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.