Financial Analyst

**Smart Energy**is a leading player in the renewable energy sector, committed to making a positive impact on the environment. Smart Energy is currently operating 18 sales offices across Australia and where experiencing huge growth 115% since last year - so there is no better time than now to join us

**About The Role**:
This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our payroll and commission processes, driving efficiency, accuracy, and compliance working within our dynamic and high-performing team.

**The Performance Analyst - Payroll and Commissions**will be responsible for**optimizing payroll and commission operations, driving performance improvements, and supporting strategic decision-making within the organization.

You will need to possess a strong analytical mindset, exceptional attention to detail, and expertise in payroll processes and commission structures. A deep understanding of financial data analysis, payroll systems, and commission calculations to ensure accuracy and efficiency in our compensation processes is required.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Analyse payroll and commission data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Assist with the calculation and setting of product pricing Data check and analyse commission structures across multiple roles
- Develop and maintain reporting mechanisms to track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to payroll and commissions, identifying trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR, Finance, Sales, and Operations to gather data, resolve discrepancies, and implement process enhancements.
- Conduct regular audits of payroll and commission processes to identify errors, inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation.
- Create and maintain documentation of payroll and commission policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistency and compliance.
- Provide insights and recommendations to management based on analysis of payroll and commission data, supporting strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
- Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to payroll and commissions, proactively recommending changes or updates as needed.

**Required Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. Advanced degree or certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in payroll, commissions, or financial analysis roles.
- Experience with databases such as Airtable.
- Experience with payroll and commission software systems (e.g., Hero Pay, Xero, Salesforce), with the ability to extract, manipulate, and analyze large datasets.

**Core Competancies**:

- Strong proficiency in Google sheets, including advanced functions and complex formulas.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify patterns, and draw actionable insights.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with a commitment to maintaining data integrity and compliance.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

**Make the SMART Move and APPLY NOW**

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