Financial Data & Commission Analyst

Role Description

NWS is seeking a highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented Finance Operations Analyst to join our growing Finance team. This role plays a key part in supporting financial operations, commission administration, reporting accuracy, data validation, and accounts payable activities across the organization.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with large data sets, and has a passion for operational efficiency, financial accuracy, and process improvement. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career finance professional to gain hands-on experience in finance operations, analytics, reporting, and cross-functional business support.

As a Finance Operations Analyst, you will collaborate closely with Finance leadership, Sales Operations, and other business teams to support:

• Commission processing
• Operational reporting
• Reconciliations
• Excess & Obsolete (E&O) analysis
• Recurring financial activities that directly contribute to business performance and decision-making

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, Business, Analytics, or a related field
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with large data sets and manage multiple priorities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Basic understanding of Accounts Payable processes and financial reconciliation
• Experience handling invoices, vendor records, and payment processing activities

Requirements

• Internship, co-op, or entry-level experience in finance, analytics, reporting, or operations
• Experience working with ERP, CRM, or financial reporting systems
• Understanding of commission structures and financial reporting processes
• Experience with data validation, reconciliation, and operational reporting

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity for professional growth and career development
• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The Finance Operations Analyst will be measured on the successful execution and accuracy of financial and operational support activities, including:

• Commission Accuracy Rate: Maintain a high level of accuracy in commission calculations, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Reporting Timeliness: Ensure recurring financial and operational reports are completed accurately and delivered within established deadlines.
• Data Integrity & Reconciliation Accuracy: Minimize reporting discrepancies through accurate data validation, cleansing, and reconciliation activities.
• Accounts Payable Processing Efficiency: Support timely invoice processing, payment approvals, and vendor account maintenance.
• Month-End Close Support: Contribute to the successful completion of month-end and quarter-end finance activities within required timelines.
• Issue Resolution Turnaround: Timely identification, investigation, and resolution of commission, reporting, or payment discrepancies.
• Process Improvement Contributions: Identify and implement workflow improvements that enhance operational efficiency, reporting accuracy, or process scalability.
• Stakeholder Support & Responsiveness: Deliver responsive and professional support to Finance leadership, Sales Operations, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Compliance & Documentation Accuracy: Maintain organized and audit-ready financial records, reporting documentation, and supporting files.