Position Summary:
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, and recurring financial activities that directly contribute to business performance and decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:- Commission Administration & Reporting
- Support the preparation, review, and validation of U.S. and Canadian commission statements
- Assist with commission calculations, adjustments, reconciliations, and reporting accuracy
- Investigate and resolve commission-related discrepancies and reporting issues
- Maintain accurate supporting documentation and reporting records
- Partner with Finance and Sales Operations teams to ensure timely commission processing
- Financial Data & Operational Analytics
- Generate recurring operational and financial reports for leadership teams
- Perform data cleansing, validation, and reconciliation activities to ensure reporting integrity
- Support reporting accuracy initiatives and process improvement efforts
- Assist with Excess & Obsolete (E&O) calculations, tracking, and reporting
- Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests
- Accounts Payable & Financial Operations Support
- Assist with invoice processing, vendor communication, and payment tracking activities
- Support weekly payment runs, ACH/wire processing, and invoice approvals
- Maintain accurate vendor records and financial documentation
- Assist with account reconciliations and financial record maintenance
- Support month-end AP close activities, accruals, and audit preparation
- Process Improvement & Administrative Support
- Maintain financial reporting files, templates, and operational documentation
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end finance activities
- Assist Finance leadership with special projects and operational initiatives
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, workflows, and data accuracy
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance operations processes
- Qualifications & Experience
Required 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
Preferred Qualifications:- 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
- Skills & Competencies
Financial & Analytical Expertise: Strong ability to analyze financial data, perform reconciliations, validate reporting accuracy, and identify trends or discrepancies within large data sets.
Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP systems, financial reporting platforms, CRM tools, and data management systems.
Operational & Business Acumen: Understanding of finance operations, commission processes, accounts payable workflows, and cross-functional business operations.
Attention to Detail: Highly detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy, organization, and maintaining data integrity across financial processes and reporting.
Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across Finance, Sales Operations, and leadership teams.
Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking: Analytical mindset with the ability to identify issues, investigate discrepancies, and implement practical, process-driven solutions.
Time Management & Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Process Improvement Mindset: Proactive approach to identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies, automation, and continuous improvement within finance processes.
Reporting Structure:
This role reports directly to the Finance team and works closely with Finance leadership, Sales Operations, and cross-functional business partners throughout the organization.
Compensation & 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.
