Finance Business Partner - Sales

Location
Kernersville
Workplace
On-site

About this role

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics or Related Field.
  • 3 – 5 Years of relevant Experience in Sales Analytics, Business Analysis, or similar role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Sales Analysis, Cost Accounting, or Pricing knowledge is an advantage
  • Experience with data querying tools (SQL Preferred)
  • Advanced Excel and strong Financial Modeling skills Required.
  • Experience with ERP & CRM Systems (Pro Alpha, SAP, Oracle, JDE, or Infor)
  • Proficiency in BI Tools (Power BI, Tableau)

Additional Desired Qualifications:

  • PowerPoint and Presentation Skills.
  • Ability to translate financial data into clear business actions.
  • Ability to Collaborate with Individuals and Teams at all Business Levels.
  • Experience with data warehousing or ETL processes.
  • Exposure to Market Research and competitive intelligence

Essential Functions:

  • Commission Reporting:
    • Prepare, validate, and distribute accurate and timely sales commission reports
    • Ensure compliance with compensation plans and resolve discrepancies
    • Maintain and improve commission calculation models and processes
  • Sales Data Analysis:
    • Analyze sales performance, trends, and key metrics across products, region, and channels
    • Identify patterns, opportunities, and risks within sales data
    • Perform root-cause analysis to explain performance variances
    • Provide actionable insights to support revenue growth and sales effectiveness
  • Dashboard Development & Reporting:
    • Design, build, and maintain interactive dashboards using Power BI or equivalent BI Tools
    • Automate recurring reports to improve efficiency and data accuracy
    • Ensure dashboards are user-friendly and aligned with business needs
    • Integrate multiple data sources for comprehensive reporting
  • Sales Planning & Forecasting:
    • Support annual and quarterly sales planning processes
    • Assist in developing sales forecasts and targets
    • Model different scenarios to support strategic planning decisions
    • Track actual performance against forecast and highlight variances
  • Market & Competitive Analysis:
    • Analyze sales performance against market conditions, industry trends, and competitive benchmarks
    • Incorporate external data to provide context for internal performance
    • Deliver insights that inform pricing, positioning, and go-to-market strategies.
  • Governance & Compliance:
    • Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
    • Improve financial processes, systems, and reporting accuracy.

Other Duties as Assigned by Organization.

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to bend to file as required.
  • Must be able to lift occasionally, up to 25 pounds.
  • Sitting for extended periods of time
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components.
  • The employee is required to sit, walk, and climb stairs, use computer, telephone, and other office equipment.

Work Environment:

  • This job operates in a professional office environment.
  • Perform in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment working with Finance, Sales, and Leadership teams.
  • Opportunity to shape data-driven culture and influence strategic decisions.

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