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