Location
240 Blackfriars, London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
This role is based in our 240 Blackfriars London office. The Sales Compensation & Planning Analyst reports to the Sales Planning & Compensation Manager and supports the design, implementation, and administration of sales compensation programs and planning processes. The focus is on process execution and operational support to ensure accurate compensation calculations and effective sales planning. You will provide analytical support to sales leadership while maintaining compensation systems and contributing to planning initiatives under senior guidance. Hands-on experience working with Xactly and SQL is critical. This position offers an excellent entry point into sales operations and compensation management, providing exposure to compensation systems, sales planning processes, senior leadership, and strategic planning initiatives. You will develop skills in advanced analytics, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with Finance, HR, Operations, and Sales teams.

Key Responsibilities
- Support the design and testing of compensation plan changes and new incentive structures
- Maintain compensation databases and ensure accurate payment processing
- Process compensation inquiries and resolve calculation discrepancies
- Execute and administer sales compensation plans including commission calculations and bonus processing
- Execute standard sales planning and compensation processes
- Maintain data integrity in compensation and CRM systems
- Support system testing for compensation platform updates
- Create and update process documentation and user guides
- Assist with training materials and user support
- Prepare regular compensation and sales performance reports
- Support ad-hoc analysis requests from sales leadership
- Maintain KPI dashboards and performance tracking tools
- Assist with month-end and quarter-end reporting processes
- Provide data validation and quality assurance support
- Support annual and quarterly sales planning processes including quota distribution and territory analysis
- Assist with territory mapping and boundary analysis
- Support quota allocation processes and maintain quota tracking systems
- Analyze territory balance and performance metrics
- Help manage territory realignments and quota adjustments
- Maintain territory assignment databases and documentation

Experience
2-4 years of experience in sales operations, business analysis, or a related analytical role. Experience with compensation calculations or financial analysis is preferred. Background in data analysis and reporting is essential.

About you
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks. Effective communication skills for working with sales teams and stakeholders. Process-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and efficiency. Ability to work independently while supporting team objectives. Comfortable collaborating cross-functionally with Finance, HR, Operations, and Sales teams.

Qualifications
Degree in Business, Finance, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field. Knowledge of Xactly or equivalent compensation software is essential. SQL experience is highly desirable. Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce) and data extraction. Strong Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis. Basic knowledge of business intelligence tools such as Tableau or Power BI. Understanding of database concepts and data management. Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools.