FP&A Manager

Job Description
Applied Systems, Inc., a worldwide leader in insurance technology, is currently searching for an experienced Manager, FP&A, Commissions responsible for the calculation and distribution of commissions to our Go-To-Market teams. This leader will manage a small team and collaborate with Sales, Finance, and Operations. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of calculating commissions accurately and timely as well as leading large projects.
What You'll Do

• Commission Plan Expertise: Maintain a deep understanding of all commission plans across the sales organization, effectively communicating calculations and rationale to stakeholders
• Payout Management: Accurately calculate and validate monthly variable earnings in line with current compensation plans and ensure timely payouts
• System Management: Maintain and update commission workflow and corresponding data producing commission statements
• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with Finance, HR, Operations, and Sales leadership to develop and refine commission plans by providing strategic financial insights and recommendations
• Participant Engagement: Communicate effectively with plan participants and address any questions that may arise

What You'll Need to Succeed
We're looking for someone who:

• Can work hybrid from our Applied Systems office in Chicago
• Travel is less than 10%

Your experience should include some or all of the following:

• 7+ Year of experience in Sales Compensation, Sales Operations, or Finance
• Technical Expertise: Expertise with Microsoft Excel, Netsuite, and Salesforce. Experience with Alteryx and Tableau a plus
• Creative & Critical Thinker: Ability to think creatively, solve problems, and thrive in a dynamic environment
• Collaborative Communicator: Strong communication and analytical skills, with the confidence to engage with stakeholder at all levels of the organization
• Industry Knowledge: SAAS or Software Industry experience is a plus
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in finance, business, or related field
  o We proudly support and encourage people with military experience, as well as military spouses, to apply

What You'll Gain
Benefits from Day One

• Health insurance plans, dental, and vision
• Wellness incentives
• 401(k) and/or RRSP retirement savings plans with employer match.

Work-Life Balance

• Competitive paid vacation time and a free day for your birthday
• Personal/sick time
• Paid holidays
• Flex Time
• Paid parental leave (U.S. candidates)
• Volunteer time off

Empowering Career Growth and Success - We invest in talent, care about our people and are empowered by the results of our work. We grow our teams from within and give our employees opportunities to advance.
What We Value
We strive for excellence at every turn to be the best at what we do. We invest in talent, care about our people and are empowered by the results of our work. We fulfil the promise of insurance - safeguarding and protecting what matters most in people's lives. And there is no more important job than that.
Our focus on the workforce, workplace and marketplace gives us a qualified individual in an environment in which they can be productive while we maintain our position in the industry. To help drive that change toward a vibrant, modern workplace, we have employee-driven networks with commonalities in ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and military status.
Who We Are
For more than 35 years, Applied Systems has created innovative technology for the global insurance industry. Today, we are a rapidly growing software leader that is revolutionizing the way agencies and brokerages succeed.
We are smart and curious people in a tech-first environment that champions bold and powerful thinking. We are transforming a complex industry through digitization, automation, and innovative new partnerships. Together we are driving the industry fearlessly forward.
It's an exciting time at Applied. You can do big things here, in an environment that supports creative thinking and bold ideas. Visit http://www.AppliedSystems.com for more information on how you can challenge what's possible.
EEO Statement
Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don't discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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