Senior Sales Compensation & Forecasting Strategist

Patterson Companies; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Patterson Companies in Minnesota is seeking a Sales Compensation Analyst Sr to lead advanced financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling of sales compensation programs. You will deliver insights to leadership and guide analytic initiatives to improve performance and financial outcomes.

The role requires evaluating variances, preparing reports for executives and boards, and collaborating across functional teams to optimize compensation strategy and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent education or experience.
• 5 years in finance, accounting, or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial results including P&L, cash flow, expenditures, and ROI to identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop forecasts, trend analyses, and financial models for budgeting and planning.
• Evaluate variances from budgets and targets; recommend actions to improve performance.
• Research economic and market conditions for potential impacts on results and investments.
• Prepare and present analyses, reports, and recommendations for leadership.
• Maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting packages for executives and the Board.
• Lead cross-functional projects to enhance planning, reporting, and analytics.
• Comply with company policies; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Data interpretation

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

OneStream

Workday

BI dashboards

Excel

Job description

Patterson Companies in Minnesota is seeking a Sales Compensation Analyst Sr to lead advanced financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling of sales compensation programs. You will deliver insights to leadership and guide analytic initiatives to improve performance and financial outcomes.

The role requires evaluating variances, preparing reports for executives and boards, and collaborating across functional teams to optimize compensation strategy and budgeting.