Role Description
We are looking for an amazing Salesforce Analyst to fill this role, which is based remotely. The Salesforce Analyst is responsible for leading sales financial planning through budget and forecast analysis, automation, and process optimization to improve sales efficiency and consistent with the objectives of the company. This role involves gathering and interpreting data, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights to various departments as it relates to the North America Sales & Trade Marketing teams financial A&P and G&A spend.
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Analysis & Forecasting:
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Review costs by closely aligning with Management to report on spend against forecast projections.
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Anticipate and strategically prepare monthly forecasts and accruals for the North America sales & Trade Marketing team A&P and G&A.
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Ensure proper classification of expenses, conduct variance analysis and cost correction management.
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Manage the auto fleet budget and forecast and escalations.
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Account reconciliation and accrual management.
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Sales Financial Planning & Reporting:
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Strategically develop, propose, amend, and manage Sales & Trade Marketing budgets.
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Create revenue coop report within financial budget limitations.
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Provide reporting to Sales Directors and coordinate integration within Sales Force tool.
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Review actuals and provide reports to directors for review.
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Create reports in Salesforce for month end accruals.
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Generate Ad hoc reporting related to Sales metrics, revenue tracking, and performance against KPI.
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Salesforce budget system management:
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Understand automation of sales tools, such as Salesforce for financial planning, reporting, and approval workflows.
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Oversee Salesforce CRM automation and integration with financial systems such as Polar.
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Monitor coop processes and provide recommendations for processes and report improvement designs.
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Cross-functional collaboration & management of projects:
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Partner with other teams such as IT, Finance to streamline integrations between Salesforce and other systems (Polar) for A&P budgets and payment processing.
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Drive change management efforts to ensure adoption of automation solutions.
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Oversee aspects of project planning, management, and execution (scope, schedule, and budget).
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Work with the team and leadership to document and resolve financial technical issues.
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Communicate business and technology issues and solutions.
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Performs other duties as assigned as requested.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Salesforce, Access, Excel, SQL, and Power BI.
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Minimum of 3 years of experience in business analysis or a related field.
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Proven track record of analyzing data and providing actionable insights.
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Experience in creating detailed reports and presentations for stakeholders.
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This position is considered Remote.
Benefits
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Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family.
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Health Benefits.
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401(k).
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
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Training & Professional Development.
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Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement.
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Rewards & Incentives.