Sales Operations Analyst (ARIS)

Software AG helps companies to manage and optimize their operations, infrastructure and technology with products that simplify complexity, increase transparency and prepare organizations for change.  

Trusted by the world’s best brands for more than 50 years, Software AG’s AI-enabled process intelligence, application development, high-performance database, and strategic portfolio management solutions are used by banks, retailers, manufacturers, governments and more. 

Intelligent processes run on ARIS — The ARIS Suite empowers you to achieve operational excellence by providing clear visibility into your operations, enabling you to create outstanding processes, and ensure close monitoring of your business to achieve long-term success. Champions rely on top-notch processes and need the right tools to stay ahead.

With ARIS as your companion, there's no limit to what you can achieve. 

Since 1992, ARIS has been a pioneer and leader in Business Process Analysis and Process Mining. ARIS serves as the backbone for transforming, optimizing, and controlling how you run your business. Trusted by thousands of leading organizations worldwide, ARIS is the essential companion on your journey to sustainable success.    

Be you, join us.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Sales Operations Analyst  in South Africa to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, reporting, and sales operations. This role requires a professional who can collaborate effectively with the finance department and senior sales leadership to support strategic decisions and ensure smooth sales operations.

The Sales Operations Analyst will play a critical role in the Sales Area by developing financial plans, monitoring the Profit & Loss (P&L) statement, supporting sales compensation policy implementation, and preparing data-driven insights for the management team. Additionally, the role requires proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and CRM systems (preferably Salesforce) to manage various data sources and deliver both regular and ad-hoc reports.

Essential functions:

• Financial Analysis & Planning:

  • Perform financial analysis to support sales forecasts and the overall business plan.

  • Assist in the development and execution of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes from a Sales perspective.

  • Provide feedback and insights to leadership for financial decision-making, including P&L Top-line monitoring.

• Sales Compensation Management:

  • Support the implementation of the sales compensation policy.

  • Prepare accurate compensation plans for the sales force.

  • Monitor compensation activities to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Collaboration with Finance & Sales Teams:

  • Serve as a liaison between the sales and finance departments.

  • Work closely with FC&A managers to provide financial insights and operational support.

  • Partner with finance to ensure alignment of budget and sales targets.

• Reporting & Data Management:

  • Generate and distribute regular reports for the management team.

  • Manage and analyze data from various sources, including CRM systems, to deliver timely and actionable insights.

  • Handle ad-hoc reporting requests by leveraging multiple data sets.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in Sales Operations, Financial Analysis, or a related role.

• Proficiency in Power BI and Microsoft Excel for financial modeling, data analysis, and report generation.

• Experience working with CRM systems (preferably Salesforce).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.

• Ability to communicate complex data insights effectively to senior leadership.

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

What’s in it for you?

• Earn competitive total compensation and receive comprehensive country-specific medical and other benefits.

• Enjoy time and location flexibility with our Hybrid Working Model, which allows a remote workshare of up to 60%. Work anywhere in your country or abroad for up to 10 days per year.

• Set yourself up for success in your new role by upgrading your home office space using your one-time hybrid work payment.

• Lean on the Employee Assistance Program for support during some of life’s most common but difficult challenges.

At Software AG we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and fairness where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, compensate, develop, promote, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

To all recruitment agencies: Software AG does not entertain unsolicited CVs without prior approval from Software AG's Talent Acquisition Team. Kindly refrain from sending CVs to our job’s alias, Software AG employees, or any other organizational location without explicit consent. Software AG assumes no responsibility for any fees associated with unsolicited CVs.

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