Description
Excel Analyst
The Role
This role sits within the WorldPay UK Finance department and is fully accountable and responsible for the on-going management of commission schemes and associated calculations within WorldPay UK.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for the design and implementation of complex models in Excel, to facilitate the calculation of scheduled commission payments
Responsible for calculating, forecasting/accruals, reconciling and tracking of all commission schemes Responsible for reporting of commission remuneration and distribution of commission statements to employees
Undertake complex financial modelling and employee impact analysis on commission schemes for upcoming year, making proposals on optimum scheme designs, pay-out curves, aligned with company strategy and all defined reward principles set by the Compensation Committee
Ensure all files, models, and flows of data in and out of commission models, are fully sourced with full audit trails.
Automate and simplify all calculation steps, processes and calculations in a fully auditable manner
Be responsible for the creation of summary commission papers for approval by the Compensation Committee on a regular basis
Perform complex analysis of historical performance data to produce earnings analysis forecasts and impact of all future scheme proposals with supporting commentary.
Create robust process and tools/templates for collation of all raw data inputs for commission calculations.
Provide insight and commentary to the business and Finance Director on any trends or individual sales performance
Ability to manage difficult stakeholders and approach challenges in a logical and authoritative wayAd-hoc project work as required
Skills and Experience
Advanced Excel skills
Ideally 2 years experience in Finance
Relationship Management skills
Communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to handle multiple projects
Presentation skills
Strong analytical skills
Desirable Skills
Knowledge of financial and compensation analysis
Personal Qualities and Behaviours
Can-do attitude with a strong aspiration to get things done, always aim high and improve the business
Eager to learn and continuously improve Hypothesis driven approach, yet with eye for detail and strive for accuracy
Challenge the status-quo and creative thinking
Drive to take initiative and strive in an environment with ambiguity
Open and transparent team player
Strong desire to win and to recognise and celebrate success
Ability to work under pressure