Data-Driven Finance & Compensation Analyst

Worthington Steel; Worthington (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Worthington Steel is seeking a Senior Finance & Compensation Analyst to join our Total Rewards team. The role focuses on using data to influence compensation strategy, guide executive reporting, and support strategic business decisions across HR, Finance, Legal, and leadership.

You will build financial models, analyze market data, and drive annual pricing, structure reviews, and merit planning to ensure internal equity and competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Five or more years of experience in Finance, FP&A, public accounting, consulting, Compensation, Total Rewards, Financial Analysis, or another highly analytical business function.
• Advanced/Expert Excel skills with experience building financial models and analyzing complex data.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to translate data into meaningful business insights and recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting findings to leaders and executive stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Experience influencing decisions through data and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Oracle or a similar ERP or HRIS platform is preferred.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), executive compensation, equity compensation, or incentive compensation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze compensation, incentive plans, and market data to develop recommendations that support strategic business decisions.
• Build financial models and perform complex analyses related to compensation programs, incentive plans, market competitiveness, and internal equity.
• Lead annual market pricing, salary structure reviews, and merit planning processes.
• Support the design, administration, and continuous improvement of compensation and incentive programs, including profit sharing, short-term and long-term incentives, equity compensation, and executive compensation.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to solve compensation and organizational challenges through data-driven recommendations.
• Prepare executive compensation analyses and support materials for the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors and Annual Proxy Statement.
• Evaluate new and existing positions to ensure appropriate market alignment, internal equity, and FLSA compliance.
• Monitor compensation trends, labor market data, and regulatory changes to identify opportunities and recommend improvements.
• Develop tools, training programs, and resources that promote consistent compensation practices across the organization.
• Lead special projects and drive continuous process improvements that enhance the effectiveness of our Total Rewards programs.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Executive communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP/HRIS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Oracle ERP/HCM

Job description

Worthington Steel is seeking a Senior Finance & Compensation Analyst to join our Total Rewards team. The role focuses on using data to influence compensation strategy, guide executive reporting, and support strategic business decisions across HR, Finance, Legal, and leadership.

You will build financial models, analyze market data, and drive annual pricing, structure reviews, and merit planning to ensure internal equity and competitiveness.