Financial Planning & Analysis Controller - Process Automation Lead

Turn complex data into smarter decisions.

The purpose of this role is to provide analytical support and process optimization capabilities within variable compensation processes. The role focuses on the calculation and modeling of incentive programs, including accruals and payout calculations, while driving efficiency through automation. This position partners with stakeholders across Finance, Sales Operations, Compensation, and Reporting to ensure accurate execution, transparency in outcomes, and continuous improvement of processes. The role also plays a key part in scaling operations through the adoption of automation tools such as Alteryx.

What You'll do

• Own the end-to-end calculation and modeling of variable sales bonus plans.
• Manage accrual estimates and final payout calculations, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Lead and support the automation of key processes within the compensation team, leveraging scalable data and automation tools and supporting the adoption of Alteryx.
• Partner with Finance Business Partners, Sales Operations, Compensation, and Reporting to explain models, resolve issues, and drive alignment.
• Perform detailed data analysis and validation to ensure accuracy and integrity of compensation outputs.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Translate business requirements into structured data and automation solutions.
• Support reporting activities and provide insights into compensation performance and trends.
• Participate in cross-functional projects related to compensation, reporting, and process improvements.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization or visa sponsorship (including initial, transfer, or extension), and candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and remain authorized for the duration of employment without the need for sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in Finance, Compensation, Data Analytics, or similar roles.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with ability to work with large datasets and perform complex calculations.
• Advanced Excel skills (large datasets, modeling, automation).
• Experience with data and automation tools (e.g., SQL, Python, BI tools such as Power BI); ability to learn and apply Alteryx (Alteryx experience preferred). Experience with Microsoft Power Automate preferred.
• Experience working with ERP systems and data integration preferred.
• Experience building automated workflows and validation checks preferred.
• Knowledge of variable compensation and incentive programs preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes, competing priorities, and tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex logic to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical/data solutions.
• Strong collaboration skills and cross-functional mindset.
• Proactive, ownership-driven approach with high learning agility and adaptability.
• Experience with AI-powered tools preferred.
• Fluent in English required; bilingual preferred.

What’s In It for You

You’ll join a top-ranked workplace with competitive compensation, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package. We offer paid time off, paid family leave, educational reimbursement, 401(k) matching, and medical/dental/vision coverage. You’ll also have two paid days annually to give back to your local community.

Why Hilti

Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.

Commitment to Inclusion

At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.

Hilti, Inc is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.