Sales Commissions Analyst

Danaher•Madison, WI

3d•Remote

About The Position

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Aldevron, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. At Aldevron, we deliver world-class CDMO services that accelerate the development of groundbreaking therapies. Our mission is to be the engine of innovation for genomic medicine pioneers. As a member of our team, you’ll help bring life-changing innovations to life—impacting millions around the world. We bring together deep scientific expertise, an unwavering commitment to quality, and a collaborative spirit to drive progress. Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, we value the unique perspective you bring. Join us and become part of a mission-driven team advancing science and unlocking human potential—one discovery at a time. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Sales Commissions Analyst will Lead and own the end‑to‑end sales commission lifecycle—from strategic planning and process design to program development (incentive structures, spiffs, promotional plans), execution, and continuous improvement—while ensuring financial accuracy and compliance via timely accruals, payroll submissions, audit‑ready documentation, validated orders/KBO achievement, and proactive reconciliation of data issues. Drive cross‑functional collaboration as the primary authority and first point of contact on commission matters, providing guidance and strategic recommendations and leveraging analytics, reporting, and dashboards to identify trends, model scenarios, measure effectiveness/ROI/performance impact, and improve efficiency, transparency, and accuracy. This position reports to the Sr. Director of Sales Operations and is part of the sales operations team located remotely and will be fully remote.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
5+ years of experience in sales compensation, incentive design, or commercial analytics with proven success managing complex commission programs.
Strong financial, analytical, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
Analytical mindset with ability to model scenarios, interpret data, and provide actionable insights for strategic decisions.
Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive efficiency and compliance.
Ability to effectively collaborate across HR, Sales, Finance, and Leadership as a trusted partner.
Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and apply to learn DBS principles.
Ability to travel – list specifics 5% travel

Responsibilities

Lead and own the entire sales commission lifecycle: From strategic planning and process design to execution and continuous improvement.
Develop and manage commission programs, including incentive structures, spiffs, and promotional plans aligned with business objectives.
Oversee financial accuracy and compliance: Ensure timely and accurate monthly accruals, payroll commission submissions, and audit-ready documentation.
Maintain and validate orders and KBO achievement, ensuring accuracy of sales data for commissions calculation.
Reconcile data discrepancies and proactively resolve issues.
Drive cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Finance, Leadership, and HR to resolve complex issues and optimize processes.
Act as the first point of contact for associates and leaders on all commission-related inquiries, providing clear and timely resolution.
Serve as the primary authority for all commission-related matters, providing guidance, insights, and strategic recommendations to leadership.
Identify improvements for efficiency, transparency, and accuracy in sales commissions
Leverage analytics and reporting to identify trends, model scenarios, and deliver actionable insights for special commercial projects and performance optimization.
Create and manage dashboards, reports, and analytics to measure effectiveness, ROI, and performance impact of sales compensation and other initiatives.