Sales Finance Analyst

Upwork ($UPWK) is the world’s work marketplace. We serve everyone from one-person startups to large, Fortune 100 enterprises with a powerful, trust-driven platform that enables companies and talent to work together in new ways that unlock their potential.

Last year, more than $3.8 billion of work was done through Upwork by skilled professionals who are gaining more control by finding work they are passionate about and innovating their careers.

Upwork is looking for a Sales Financial Analyst to join its finance team and support the Sales Compensation program. This position reports into the Director of Sales Finance and your work will include but is not limited to: processing monthly commissions, calculate and communicate sales quotas, track key sales KPIs and field requests and questions from the sales teams.

You are a highly motivated teammate, have excellent attention to detail, can work cross functionally in a team environment, as well as independently. Candidates will be required to have excellent Excel modeling and data manipulation skills along with strong communication abilities. The person will partner with finance, sales operations, human resources and sales.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide analytical support for sales quota attainment, sales compensation, and headcount planning.
• Promptly investigate and respond to questions from the sales team regarding commission details and calculations
• Prepare, calculate, forecast and analyze monthly and quarterly commissions for Upwork’s sales teams
• Configure and administer incentive compensation plans and reporting in Anaplan. Onboard new hires into the system. Validate Anaplan-derived payment results during period close
• Implement reporting, controls, and processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency of administration

What it takes to catch our eye:

• 2+ years of experience in a finance or analytical related role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Modeling, reporting and presentation skills (Excel and G-suite)
• Self starter that adapts well to change in a fast paced environment
• Ability to think creatively and has high standard of accuracy and precision
• Prior experience with Anaplan, Salesforce.com, or Domo
• Experience with ICM software 
• Understanding or experience in a marketplace or escrow environment

The annual base salary for this position in California and Washington ranges from $65,250 - $88,250. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salary for this position in California and Washington, and individual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Additionally, this position is eligible for the annual bonus plan or sales incentive plan and eligibility to participate in our long term equity incentive program.

Come change how the world works.

At Upwork, you’ll shape talent solutions for how the world works today. We are a remote-first organization working together to create exciting remote work opportunities for a global community of professionals.  While we have physical offices in San Francisco and Chicago, currently we also support hiring of corporate full-time employees in 19 states in the United States. Please speak with a member of our recruitment team to determine whether you are located in a state in which we are hiring corporate full-time employees. 

At the core of our vibrant culture are shared values that form the foundation of our organization. These values revolve around trust, risk-taking, customer focus, and excellence. Our overarching mission is to create economic opportunities so that people have better lives. We foster an environment where individuals are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, nurturing personal and professional growth through development opportunities, mentorship programs, and participation in Upwork Belonging Communities.

We take pride in providing exceptional benefits to our employees. These include comprehensive medical insurance coverage for both you and your family, unlimited paid time off, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. To explore these benefits in detail, as well as gain insights into our company values, working principles, and the overall employee experience, we invite you to visit our Life at Upwork page.

Upwork is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we never discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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