Sales Incentives Analyst

Job Title: Sales Incentives Analyst Location: London/ Cambridge - Hybrid Key responsibilities Sales Performance Data Analysis Perform variance analysis and run reconciliation reports for transaction and payout data. Identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities in sales data. Track participation, engagement, and effectiveness of all incentive programs. Support Commission modelling and cost forecasting activities. Reporting Collaborate with Sales Intelligence team for dashboards and visualization of Sales Performance metrics Sales Compensation Administration Calculate monthly/quarterly sales commissions in alignment with compensation plans. Ensure accuracy and timeliness of commission payments. Ensure data integrity across systems related to sales performance and compensation. Administration of SPIFs launched to boost short term objectives. Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a point of contact for Sales team regarding commission-related inquiries and disputes. Partner with Sales Ops, Finance, HR, and IT teams to ensure alignment and data integrity. Assist in the design and implementation of new sales compensation plans and system enhancements. Compliance & Documentation: Ensure adherence to internal policies, SOX controls, and regulatory requirement Maintain comprehensive documentation for all commission processes and calculations. Generate regular and ad hoc reports on sales performance and compensation metrics. Essential requirements Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, or a related field Knowledge of Xactly Incent or other ICM platform 3 + years of experience in sales commission analysis, financial reporting, or sales operations Strong proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Power Query) and data analysis Experience with CRM and ERP systems (e.g., Salesforce, NetSuite) Familiarity with reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI UK Benefits include: