Sales Compensation and Finance Manager

HP; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 78,850 - 114,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

HP is seeking a Sales Compensation and Finance Manager for its Store operations, focused on creating and delivering effective sales compensation programs and managing OPEX reporting in collaboration with stakeholders. The role drives profitability through accurate forecasts, data-driven quota-setting, and secure handling of sensitive compensation data.

The position requires 4–6 years in finance/compensation, a Bachelor’s degree, and preferably an MBA.

Qualifications

• Typically 4–6 years of experience in strategy, planning, operations, finance, compensation management or a related functional area.
• Bachelor’s degree required. MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sales compensation process for sales teams including design, data collection, reporting, auditing and submitting for payment.
• Develop robust statistical and financial models to trend and forecast business performance at multiple levels based on historical and forecasted data.
• Provide analysis and insight into performance trends, distribution and anomalies; make recommendations to inform quota setting process.
• Help set sales agent quota in alignment with operational plan and budget. Provide recommendations to sales leaders regarding effective quota methods and develop sound, data‑driven quota‑setting processes.
• Manage the monthly finance closing process and prepare monthly narratives describing any trends or issues found. Regularly report on financial metrics to ensure business performance maintains scalability and profitability.
• Work closely with finance team to develop quarterly and annual OPEX forecast, incorporating business strategy, seasonality and business trends.
• Manage complex and sensitive information (financial and agent compensation data) with a high level of security, accuracy and integrity. Use an effective audit process to ensure accuracy before submission.
• Develop models to analyze and evaluate project investments using objective metrics and track project ROI over time.
• Identify cutting‑edge financial models, including AI, for forecasting financial performance; continuously innovate ways of viewing and measuring the business to trend performance and identify areas of focus.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Statistical analysis

AI tools

Data security

Analytical thinking

Business acumen

Verbal communication

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Sales Compensation and Finance Manager

Description

The HP Store is the ecommerce shopping experience for customers wanting to buy PCs, printers and other products directly from HP. The HP store team is a dynamic, fast‑paced ecommerce organization with an entrepreneurial, collaborative environment and digital‑first mindset. Within the HP Store, the Sales Operations team is looking for a Sales Compensation and Finance Manager who will be focused on creating and delivering effective sales compensation programs for the Sales and Contact Center. Additionally, this role will manage OPEX reporting and forecasting in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure profitability for the HP Store.

What Success Looks Like

• Sales compensation programs are accurate, timely, clearly documented and trusted by sales leaders, finance partners and team members.
• Forecasts, models and business analyses translate complex data into clear recommendations that support profitable growth for the HP Store.
• OPEX reporting and close processes are delivered with strong controls, clear narratives and proactive identification of risks or opportunities.
• Cross‑functional partners understand the “why” behind compensation, quota and financial recommendations and have the information needed to make decisions.
• Processes improve over time through automation, better analytics, effective use of AI tools and continuous learning.

Role and Responsibilities

• Manage the sales compensation process for sales teams including design, data collection, reporting, auditing and submitting for payment. Handle inquiries regarding performance and payment.
• Develop robust statistical and financial models to trend and forecast business performance at multiple levels based on historical and forecasted data.
• Provide analysis and insight into performance trends, distribution and anomalies; make recommendations to inform quota setting process.
• Help set sales agent quota in alignment with operational plan and budget. Provide recommendations to sales leaders regarding effective quota methods and develop sound, data‑driven quota‑setting processes.
• Manage the monthly finance closing process and prepare monthly narratives describing any trends or issues found. Regularly report on financial metrics to ensure business performance maintains scalability and profitability.
• Work closely with finance team to develop quarterly and annual OPEX forecast, incorporating business strategy, seasonality and business trends.
• Manage complex and sensitive information (financial and agent compensation data) with a high level of security, accuracy and integrity. Use an effective audit process to ensure accuracy before submission. Ensure timely submission of required data for dependent processes.
• Develop models to analyze and evaluate project investments using objective metrics and track project ROI over time.
• Identify cutting‑edge financial models, including AI, for forecasting financial performance; continuously innovate ways of viewing and measuring the business to trend performance and identify areas of focus.

Education and Experience Required

Typically 4‑6 years of experience in strategy, planning, operations, finance, compensation management or a related functional area. Bachelor’s degree required. MBA preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of Excel (Advanced) and basic statistical analysis
• Excellent analytical thinking, technical analysis, and large dataset manipulation skills
• Skilled in using AI tools to analyze and summarize data, produce narratives
• Experience handling sensitive financial/compensation information
• Ability to learn and draw on new analytical techniques to develop creative approaches to business analysis
• Strong business acumen and technical knowledge within area of responsibility
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong project and task management skills
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships cross‑functionally
• Ability to lead cross‑functional projects or initiatives
• Ability to identify and summarize relevant trends and issues to various levels of stakeholders
• Ability to apply a growth mindset to all aspects of the role

Salary

Salary range: $78,850 to $114,350 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long‑term/short‑term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous time‑off policies
• 4‑12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
• 11 paid holidays
• Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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