Applied Systems

Sr. Financial Analyst

Applied Systems$81K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in FP&A and business partnership, ideally in software or SaaS industries
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred
  • Advanced skills in financial analysis, forecasting, and Excel model development
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and risks

Responsibilities

  • Lead commission calculations across the company, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Drive commission analytics and financial modeling to uncover trends and optimize performance
  • Improve commission processes and reporting for better efficiency and sales rep visibility
  • Collaborate with other departments to implement compensation plans and support budgeting through commission accruals

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous holiday and vacation time
  • Dedicated health and wellness days
  • A bonus day off for your birthday
Full Job Description
Job Description

Team: Financial Planning and AnalysisSalary Range: $81,000 - $110,000 USDLocation: Hybrid - Chicago (1 day in-office a week; usually Wednesdays)

This position operates in a hybrid model with regular in-office collaboration days from our Chicago office.

 

What You’ll Do

  • Lead company-wide commission calculations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with business objectives
  • Drive commission analytics and financial modeling to identify trends, optimize performance, and support strategic decision-making
  • Enhance commission processes, logic, and reporting to improve efficiency, accuracy, and sales rep visibility
  • Partner cross-functionally to implement compensation plans, educate Sales on commission programs, and support forecasting and budgeting through commission accruals

  

What We’re Looking For

  • 5+ years of FP&A and business partnership experience, preferably within software, internet, SaaS, or related industries.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field (MBA and/or CPA preferred).
  • Advanced financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting skills, including expertise in Excel and complex model development.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business acumen, with a curious, proactive approach to identifying opportunities, mitigating risks, and tackling new challenges.

Bonus points if you also have:

  • Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills, in particular, an understanding of key financial and operational needle movers
  • SaaS business industry experience and familiar with the metrics behind it
  • Familiarity with Alteryx, Tableau, and AI Tools (Claude)

 

Talent shows up in a lot of different ways, and we mean that. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels, including military members and their spouses and those without a traditional degree or tech background. If this role speaks to you, apply.

 

How We’ll Support You

We invest in the whole person, not just the role. Our benefits and resources are built to support your health, your time, and your life outside of work:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 
  • Holiday and Vacation Time 
  • Health & Wellness Days 
  • A Bonus Day for Your Birthday 

 

Compensation Transparency

Our targeted starting base salary in the United States for this position considers a variety of factors, including depth and breadth of experience, skills and role scope. Depending on the role, team members may also be eligible for additional compensation plans (bonus and commission).

 

Your Security Matters:  Our candidates’ personal information and online safety are top of mind. Applied communicates with candidates only via a secure @appliedsystems.com email address or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments or ask for financial account or sensitive personal information like Social Security numbers.

 

AI Utilization

We leverage AI tools to streamline parts of our recruitment workflow (such as resume parsing and interview scheduling). However, final decisions are always conducted by real humans.

 

#LI-Hybrid#LI-US

 

About Applied Systems

Applied Materials, Inc. is an American corporation that supplies equipment, services and software for the manufacture of semiconductor chips for electronics, flat panel displays for computers, smartphones, televisions, and solar products. Integral to the growth of Silicon Valley, the company also supplies equipment to produce coatings for flexible electronics, packaging and other applications. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
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