Role Description
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:
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Commission processing
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Operational reporting
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Reconciliations
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Excess & Obsolete (E&O) analysis
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Recurring financial activities that directly contribute to business performance and decision-making
Qualifications
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Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, Business, Analytics, or a related field
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Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting
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Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Ability to work with large data sets and manage multiple priorities
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Effective verbal and written communication skills
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Basic understanding of Accounts Payable processes and financial reconciliation
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Experience handling invoices, vendor records, and payment processing activities
Requirements
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Internship, co-op, or entry-level experience in finance, analytics, reporting, or operations
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Experience working with ERP, CRM, or financial reporting systems
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Understanding of commission structures and financial reporting processes
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Experience with data validation, reconciliation, and operational reporting
Benefits
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Competitive salary based on experience
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Comprehensive benefits package
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Opportunity for professional growth and career development
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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:
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Commission Accuracy Rate: Maintain a high level of accuracy in commission calculations, reporting, and reconciliations.
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Reporting Timeliness: Ensure recurring financial and operational reports are completed accurately and delivered within established deadlines.
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Data Integrity & Reconciliation Accuracy: Minimize reporting discrepancies through accurate data validation, cleansing, and reconciliation activities.
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Accounts Payable Processing Efficiency: Support timely invoice processing, payment approvals, and vendor account maintenance.
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Month-End Close Support: Contribute to the successful completion of month-end and quarter-end finance activities within required timelines.
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Issue Resolution Turnaround: Timely identification, investigation, and resolution of commission, reporting, or payment discrepancies.
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Process Improvement Contributions: Identify and implement workflow improvements that enhance operational efficiency, reporting accuracy, or process scalability.
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Stakeholder Support & Responsiveness: Deliver responsive and professional support to Finance leadership, Sales Operations, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
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Compliance & Documentation Accuracy: Maintain organized and audit-ready financial records, reporting documentation, and supporting files.