Senior Sales Operations Specialist

Job DescriptionThe Sales Operations Specialist role helps IFS to execute business goals by designing and implementing core business reporting for effective business insight across the organization. You will need to be able to come onsite at least 2 days a week into our Itasca, IL office, or Houston, TX office- This role will require the initial completion of an excel test to be considered for candidacy. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Business Analysis and Report Development and Preparation•  Prepare historical and forward-looking KPI analysis. Understand, use, and combine the different internal data sources, and summarize the results in MS Excel and PowerBI. Discuss measurement approach and share critical business insights with leadership and other stakeholders that support running the business•  Develop financial models to support business planning processes. Participate in discussions with executive leadership to draw out key insights and recommendations for them to take forward in the business planning process•  Create, maintain, and update relevant files to support the business forecasting process•  Support the demand generation process by analyzing pipeline data and extracting insightful information to help the business direct the efforts towards effective actions to generate additional demand•  Ad hoc analysis projects in line with business requirementsProcess Definitions and Enhancement•  Develop processes and concepts for enhanced operational procedures and tools•  Assessment of existing reporting tools and methodologies to simplify and standardize them in line with the IFS Global operating model•  Make insightful recommendations to further enhance the business value derived from reporting tools•  Drive cross functional initiatives in cooperation with Global and Regional functionsBusiness Partnering:•  Act as a trusted business advisor to senior leadership.  Engage with senior leaders to translate data into actionable, high-value business insights that can be used to make business decisionsQualificationsWe are looking for a colleague who is:Proficient in MS Excel and PowerBI, with advanced skillsData-driven and commercially minded - Driven to understand the meaning behind the numbersAble to lead and own the design and calculation of key KPIs independently, with very strong attention to detailNaturally curious, with the ability to ask the right questions and challenge the status quoThrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentComfortable interacting with senior internal and external stakeholders.  Must be responsible with and able to handle confidential informationAble to inspire positive changeEssential:5+ years’ experience in Business Operations, Finance decision support or related business support roleMS Excel and PowerBI skills to advanced levelDemonstrated track record of rolling out operational KPI reporting, including delivery of actionable insights to executivesExperience working on Finance-related assignmentsBroad understanding of financial statement conceptsUniversity degree or comparable professional experienceProfessional fluency in EnglishDesirable:Experience in an international matrixed organization with virtual working environment. Proficiency in information technology trends and developments a plusAdditional InformationAt IFS you will work in a growing, global enterprise software company where informal hierarchies promote simplicity and trust with responsibility. We strive to deepen our expertise by taking on challenging and varying work assignments in a collaborative environment together with committed colleagues.With professionalism and a strong customer focus in everything we do, from R&D to Sales and Consultancy, we are proud to serve world-class customers all over the globe with our leading products.If you want to change the status quo, we'll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.What We’re OfferingSalary Range:  $100,000 to $125,000 plus bonus potentialFlexible paid time off, including sick and holiday Medical, dental, & vision insurance 401K with Company contribution Flexible spending accounts Life insurance and disability benefits Tuition assistance Community involvement and volunteering eventsM/F/Disabled/Vet VEVRAA Federal Contractor.  We are a Drug-Free Workplace. Interested candidates should apply at: www.ifs.com/about/careers-at-ifsAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer