Fast Facts

Degreed is looking for a Financial Analyst to manage the sales commission process and support financial planning and analysis in Draper, Utah, in a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities: Lead the commission cycle, ensure data accuracy, drive process improvement, support FP&A initiatives, and collaborate across departments to shape compensation strategy.

Skills: Strong attention to detail, ability to analyze complex data, strong Excel skills, and proficiency in SQL; experience with AI in finance workflows is preferred.

Qualifications: Up to 3 years of experience in commission analysis, compensation planning, or financial analysis, preferably in SaaS; familiarity with Salesforce and BI tools is highly valued.

Location: Draper, Utah, United States

Compensation: $50000 - $75000 / Annually

Degreed is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to take primary ownership of our end-to-end sales commission process. This is a critical role where your work directly impacts the business by ensuring our global sales teams are accurately and fairly compensated, reinforcing behaviors that drive bookings and retention, maintaining the integrity of crucial ARR data used for valuation and board reporting, and supporting executive decision-making through accurate analysis. While commissions are the core focus, you will also support broader FP&A functions, partnering across the business.

We are seeking candidates local to the Draper, Utah area for this role. This position follows a hybrid model, requiring presence in our Draper office 2-3 days per week.

Key Skills

Up to 3 years of experience in commission analysis, compensation planning, or financial analysis - SaaS experience strongly preferred.
Strong attention to detail, ownership mentality and ability for process improvement and potentially automation.
Proven ability to analyze complex data, identify trends or discrepancies, and provide actionable insights; strong Excel skills are required, and SQL proficiency is highly desired.
Familiarity with Salesforce, NetSuite, and commission/BI tools like Xactly, Adaptive Insights, Planful, or Tableau is highly valued.
Understanding of key FP&A principles and financial statements.
Experience working across teams and translating technical/contractual terms into practical business guidance.
Experience with or interest in using AI to streamline finance workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the Commission Cycle: From validating new deals in Salesforce to calculating and issuing accurate commission payments, you’ll manage the full process and ensure timely, transparent communication with reps.
Ensure Data Accuracy: Audit and reconcile commission payouts to match plan policies. Identify errors and resolve discrepancies before they impact trust or reporting.
Drive Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to automate and streamline workflows using tools like Adaptive Insights, ICM, or even AI innovations in Finance.
Support FP&A Initiatives: Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Provide insights into commission expenses and related revenue or ARR trends.
Partner Cross-Functionally: Collaborate daily with Sales, RevOps, Accounting, and Finance to ensure alignment and maintain clean, actionable data.
Shape Compensation Strategy: Contribute insights to help evolve commission structures that reinforce business goals and high-performance behaviors.

Compensation

We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

The total pay range for this role is $50,000 - $75,000.

Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.

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