Financial Data & Commission Analyst (Entry-Level) - GSO & Remote (EST Only)

Position Summary

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, and recurring financial activities that directly contribute to business performance and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Commission Administration & Reporting

• Support the preparation, review, and validation of U.S. and Canadian commission statements
• Assist with commission calculations, adjustments, reconciliations, and reporting accuracy
• Investigate and resolve commission-related discrepancies and reporting issues
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation and reporting records
• Partner with Finance and Sales Operations teams to ensure timely commission processing

Financial Data & Operational Analytics

• Generate recurring operational and financial reports for leadership teams
• Perform data cleansing, validation, and reconciliation activities to ensure reporting integrity
• Support reporting accuracy initiatives and process improvement efforts
• Assist with Excess & Obsolete (E&O) calculations, tracking, and reporting
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests

Accounts Payable & Financial Operations Support

• Assist with invoice processing, vendor communication, and payment tracking activities
• Support weekly payment runs, ACH/wire processing, and invoice approvals
• Maintain accurate vendor records and financial documentation
• Assist with account reconciliations and financial record maintenance
• Support month-end AP close activities, accruals, and audit preparation

Process Improvement & Administrative Support

• Maintain financial reporting files, templates, and operational documentation
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end finance activities
• Assist Finance leadership with special projects and operational initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, workflows, and data accuracy
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance operations processes

Qualifications & Experience

Required 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Skills & Competencies

• Financial & Analytical Expertise: Strong ability to analyze financial data, perform reconciliations, validate reporting accuracy, and identify trends or discrepancies within large data sets.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP systems, financial reporting platforms, CRM tools, and data management systems.
• Operational & Business Acumen: Understanding of finance operations, commission processes, accounts payable workflows, and cross-functional business operations.
• Attention to Detail: Highly detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy, organization, and maintaining data integrity across financial processes and reporting.
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across Finance, Sales Operations, and leadership teams.
• Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking: Analytical mindset with the ability to identify issues, investigate discrepancies, and implement practical, process-driven solutions.
• Time Management & Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Process Improvement Mindset: Pr…