Finance Operations Analyst

$151,000 - $151,000/Yr

Palantir Technologies - Palo Alto, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Palo Alto, CA

Publishing Industries

About the position

Palantir is seeking a dedicated individual to join our Sales Finance team, playing a crucial role in the commissions process. This position is integral to our global incentive compensation program, which supports financial analysis, accounting, and operational needs. As a key player, you will own the end-to-end commission process, ensuring that commissions are calculated accurately and paid in a timely manner. The ideal candidate will possess excellent operational skills, commercial awareness, and a proven track record of success in complex and ambiguous environments. Our team is committed to fostering personal growth, exploring career development opportunities, and identifying areas for process improvement. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing and maintaining the relevant data required to calculate commissions, such as compensation plan terms and employee target incentives, within our compensation system. You will also identify and troubleshoot any system and data variances, providing effective resolutions. Responding to commissions and bonus inquiries will be a key part of your responsibilities, which will include conducting research and preparing commission-related adjustments. Additionally, you will provide both ad-hoc and regular reporting, analysis, and key projects for consumption by business partners in sales, sales finance, accounting, and other areas of the business. Performing in-depth analysis on compensation data sets will be essential to surface information critical for the business to make informed decisions. You will also assist in the implementation and administration of compensation plans, policies, and programs.

Responsibilities

• Review and maintain relevant data required to calculate commissions in our compensation system.
• Identify and troubleshoot system and data variances and provide resolutions.
• Respond to commissions and bonus inquiries, conducting research and preparing commission-related adjustments.
• Provide ad-hoc and regular reporting, analysis, and key projects for business partners in sales, sales finance, accounting, and other areas.
• Perform in-depth analysis on compensation data sets to surface critical information for business decisions.
• Assist in the implementation and administration of compensation plans, policies, and programs.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in Business Operations in a fast-paced or dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of Sales Compensation, FP&A, and/or Finance operations preferable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to spend 3 - 4 days per week in-office.

Nice-to-haves

• Extraordinary judgment and composure in high-pressure situations.
• Meticulous attention to detail, including maintaining accurate records and tracking key commissions metrics.
• Ability to problem solve while navigating differing viewpoints and ideas.
• Capacity to learn new skills and technologies to deliver effective solutions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Paid leave for new parents and emergency back-up care for all parents
• Family planning support, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy assistance
• Stipend to help with expenses that come with a new child
• Commuter benefits
• Relocation assistance
• Unlimited paid time off
• 2 weeks paid time off built into the end of each year