Sales Commissions Analyst

A World-Changing Company

Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more.

The Role

This role is an integral part of the Sales Finance team, and is a critical cross-functional partner in the commissions process. You will collaborate with key business partners to implement our global incentive compensation program to support financial analysis, accounting and operational needs. You’ll be a key player in owning the end-to-end commission process to ensure commissions are calculated accurately and paid in a timely manner. Our ideal candidate has excellent operational skills and commercial awareness, strong collaborative abilities, and a track record of success in complex and ambiguous environments. Our team fosters personal growth, explores career development opportunities, and identifies areas of process improvement.

Core Responsibilities

• Review and maintain relevant data required to calculate commissions (e.g., comp plan terms, employee target incentives, etc.) in our compensation system.
• Identify and troubleshoot system and data variances and provide resolutions.
• Respond to commissions and bonus inquiries that include conducting research and preparing commission-related adjustments.
• Provide ad-hoc and regular reporting, analysis, and key projects for consumption by business partners in sales, sales finance, accounting and other areas of the business.
• Perform in-depth analysis on compensation data sets to surface information critical for the business to make informed decisions.
• Assist in implementation and administration of compensation plans, policies, and programs.

What We Value

• Extraordinary judgment and composure in high-pressure situations with the ability to recognize inefficiencies and quickly mitigate
• Meticulous attention to detail, including maintaining accurate records and diligently tracking key commissions metrics and milestones.
• An ability to problem solve while navigating differing viewpoints and ideas, and remaining open to new ideas and potential failures.
• Capacity to learn new skills and technologies to deliver the most effective solutions, and understand, translate, and communicate concepts to others.

What We Require

• 2-5 years of experience in Business Operations in a fast-paced or dynamic environment. Knowledge of Sales Compensation, FP&A and/or Finance operations preferable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to spend 3 - 4 days per week in-office.
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• Our benefits aim to promote health and wellbeing across all areas of Palantirians’ lives. We work to continuously improve our offerings and listen to our community as we design and update them. The list below details our available benefits and some of the perks that can be enjoyed as an employee of Palantir Technologies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Paid leave for new parents and emergency back-up care for all parents
• Family planning support, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy assistance
• Stipend to help with expenses that come with a new child
• Commuter benefits
• Relocation assistance
• Unlimited paid time off
• 2 weeks paid time off built into the end of each year

Salary

The estimated salary range for this position is estimated to be $90,000 - $151,000/year. Total compensation for this position may also include Restricted Stock units, sign-on bonus and other potential future incentives. Further note that total compensation for this position will be determined by each individual’s relevant qualifications, work experience, skills, and other factors. This estimate excludes the value of any potential sign-on bonus; the value of any benefits offered; and the potential future value of any long-term incentives.