Sales Commissions Analyst

About Us:

Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.

How We Work:

At Proofpoint you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values:

Bold in how we dream and innovate

Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities

Accountable for results and best in class outcomes

Visionary in future focused problem-solving

Exceptional in execution and impact

The Role

The Sales Commissions Analyst is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and execution of Proofpoint's sales compensation processes within Xactly. This role ensures accurate participant setup, system maintenance, commission calculations, reconciliations, and payment processing while maintaining compliance with established controls and procedures.

Your day-to-day

Support the administration and maintenance of the Xactly Incent platform, including participant records, reporting hierarchies, territories, quotas, and compensation plan assignments

Assist with employee onboarding, promotions, transfers, manager changes, and terminations to ensure compensation system data remains accurate and current

Participate in the monthly commission calculation and payout process by validating data, researching discrepancies, processing adjustments, and supporting the timely delivery of commission payments

Prepare commission reports, payroll files, and supporting documentation required for compensation processing and financial close activities

Perform reconciliations between Xactly, Salesforce, payroll, and financial systems to help ensure payment accuracy and data consistency

Support internal controls, audit requests, and documentation requirements while maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures

Partner with Sales Compensation, Finance, Payroll, HR, and Sales Operations teams to support compensation plan updates, annual plan rollovers, testing activities, and system enhancements

Contribute to process improvement efforts that increase operational efficiency, accuracy, and scalability within the sales compensation function.

What you bring to the team

Proven experience in sales commissions administration or business analysis at a high growth company (preferably SaaS)

Degree in Finance or other business-related field or relevant experience

An understanding of the common elements of variable incentive compensation practices.

Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure while leveraging time management skills.

Excellent analytical skills with proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, Vlookups, Index Match, etc.) coupled with the ability to quickly manipulate and analyze large data sets including building reports.

Xactly SPM and Salesforce systems experience strongly preferred, as well as an understanding of Sales Operations/Order Management processes.

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive compensation matters with discretion.

Willingness and ability to adapt to the rapid business and organizational changes in high-growth environments, successfully adjusting priorities.

Ability to work independently and play multiple project-related team roles.

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and verbal & written communication skills.

PowerBI knowledge a plus but not required.

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Why Proofpoint?

At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you’ll love working with us:

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career success on your terms

Flexible work environment

Annual wellness and community outreach days

Always on recognition for your contributions

Global collaboration and networking opportunities

Our Culture:

Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com.

How to Apply

Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can’t wait to hear from you!