Finance Analyst - Sales Commission and Reward - 9 month FTC

Malvern Panalytical Ltd; Malvern; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Analyst to support global sales incentive programs. This role requires strong analytical skills and expertise in financial models to ensure accurate commission calculations. The position offers hybrid working options and aims to align performance and incentives with business goals. Competitive salary and benefits package provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Access to onsite restaurant

Gym discounts

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Detail-driven individual with a finance background.
• Experience in sales compensation or similar analytical role required.
• Ability to communicate insights clearly to different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of monthly commission statements.
• Calculate commissions ensuring accuracy and timely payouts.
• Design and improve commission models.
• Resolve commission queries with sales and finance.

Skills

Sales compensation

Financial analysis

Excel

Problem-solving

Data visualisation tools

Education

Qualification in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

Tools

Salesforce

Commission platforms (e.g., Xactly, Varicent)

Job description

Job Title

Finance Analyst – Sales Commission and Reward (9 month FTC)

Location

Malvern – Hybrid or Remote Working Options

Role Benefits

Competitive Salary + Benefits Package

Company Mission

Become part of making the impossible possible.

About the role

Malvern Panalytical, the largest subsidiary of FTSE 250 science and engineering group Spectris, operates globally with £1.3bn revenue and nearly 8,000 employees. Following two major recent acquisitions, the business is entering an exciting phase of growth, supported by cutting‑edge innovation, exceptional service, and a market‑leading reputation.

We’re looking for a detail‑driven Finance Analyst to support and optimise our global sales incentive programs. Reporting to the Financial Controller (EMEA), you’ll work closely with Sales, HR and Finance to deliver accurate commission calculations, clear reward statements, timely payments and data‑led insights that strengthen performance and align incentives with business goals across the Global MP organisation.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the delivery of accurate monthly commission statements for around 200 global sales team members
• Calculate monthly and quarterly commissions, ensuring timely and error‑free payouts in partnership with Payroll, HR and Finance
• Design, maintain and improve commission models across multiple teams, regions and compensation plans
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance and HR to resolve commission queries and provide clear, consistent guidance
• Produce tailored commission statements using Salesforce data and support Finance Controllers with statement preparation
• Support month‑end processes, ensuring all commission‑related entries are accurate and audit‑ready
• Analyse incentive and reward performance, supporting bonus accruals and recommending improvements to commission and reward schemes
• Prepare regular reports and insights for senior stakeholders, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external audit requirements

About you

• A qualification or further education in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (professional certifications such as CPA are a plus, but not essential)
• Experience in sales compensation, financial analysis, FP&A, or a similar analytical role
• Confident working with Excel, financial models and data visualisation tools; experience with commission platforms (e.g., Xactly, Varicent) is beneficial but not required
• Understanding of sales performance metrics and incentive or reward design principles
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to communicate insights clearly to different audiences
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment while meeting agreed deadlines
• High attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining data accuracy and integrity.
• Experience with Salesforce, commission systems or ERP tools is an advantage, though not essential

What's in It for You

• Be a part of an ambitious, fast‑growing, international company with a friendly and inclusive culture
• Drive growth within a leading global organisation whose purpose is to work with our customers, to make the world a better place
• Be a key member of our team in our amazing offices, with a hybrid working model available
• Access to an onsite restaurant
• Gym discounts
• Volunteering days and much more

About us

Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics and SciAps. Together we are a powerful and highly complementary combination of market leading technologies.

We are the toolmakers for the world's most innovative companies, academic institutions, and government laboratories. We are their partners in discovery.

Malvern Panalytical instruments analyse the chemical, physical and structural nature of materials, from proteins to polymers and semiconductors to minerals. Our leading technologies measure particle size, shape, concentration and zeta potential, biomolecular interactions and stability, elemental concentrations and crystallographic structure.

Micromeritics manufactures systems for the characterization of particles, powders, and porous materials for a wide‑range of end markets including catalysts, chemicals, building materials, clean‑tech and battery. Our leading technologies measure surface area, porosity, density, adsorption and particle activity.

SciAps specialises in portable X‑ray fluorescence (XRF), laser‑based (LIBS) and near‑infrared (NIR) analyzers to measure any element in any environment. SciAps is the Center of Excellence for our handheld instruments.

We have a global footprint with R&D and manufacturing sites in North America, Europe, and Asia.

We are more than 2,500 employees in a customer‑focused organization with sales and service offices in 20 countries, all committed to delivering expert and responsive customer support.

Part of Spectris plc, a publicly traded FTSE 250 company, Spectris combines precision with purpose, delivering progress for a more sustainable world. Precision is at the heart of what we do – our leading, high‑tech instruments and software equip our customers to solve some of their greatest challenges to make the world cleaner, healthier and more productive.

Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics & SciAps – Your Partners in Discovery.

Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics and SciAps, part of the Spectris Group, are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and achieve a fulfilling career. Changing the world isn’t something you can do on your own, or with a single way of thinking; it takes a wide collection of experiences, stories, knowledge, and expertise. We encourage applications from underrepresented individuals and people with diverse backgrounds. Although we always select the most qualified applicant for each role and make all decisions without regard to race, sex, age, or any other protected class, we are an inclusive, equal opportunity organization that prizes diversity. Your unique perspective is important to us.