Lead Variable Compensation Analyst

Lead Revenue Operations Analyst OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the core of our corporate culture. As a member of our team you will partner with the world’s most respected companies, tackle complex challenges, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation. At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We’re hiring talent that AI can’t replace to help us shape the future of information management. The Opportunity The role reports to the Sr. Director of Revenue Operations and provides support to sales teams in all business units. Based in Waterloo, Canada, the successful candidate will be highly analytical, detail‑oriented, and possess a broad understanding of sales compensation plans. Responsibilities include operational support and analysis of sales compensation calculations, facilitating acquisitions/divestitures, and implementing process improvement initiatives. The role serves as a primary interface between variable compensation and the sales teams. Responsibilities Provide guidance to other VC Analysts regarding best practices, prioritization, and professional growth. Oversee end‑to‑end processes for commission pay calculations, exceptions, reporting, and audits completed by the analyst team. Establish standardized methodologies, tools, and documentation to ensure consistency and accuracy. Identify areas where processes need to be automated or streamlined and lead those initiatives. Compile regular and ad‑hoc reports of key operational metrics. Communicate cross‑functionally with different business lines to ensure departmental goals and objectives are clearly disseminated, understood, managed, and tracked. Serve as point person to communicate and address sales compensation plans, including plan design, structure, and analysis/verification of performance data. Review monthly commission calculations to ensure accuracy and proactively follow up on situations that require clarification. Generate compensation modeling for deals under special compensation review consideration. What It Takes Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience specializing in Business Administration, Financial Analysis, Accounting, or another business‑related technical field. 5+ years overall experience in business analysis, financial analysis, and/or metrics and reporting. Thorough experience using Microsoft Excel. Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. Adept at queries, report writing, and presenting findings; strong organizational skills. Excellent understanding of process‑management improvement practices, analytical tools, and practical application for results. Experience working closely with senior executives. Previous sales compensation experience preferred. Previous experience with Anaplan or Xactly is an asset. OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Human Resources; Software Development Location: Waterloo, Canada Hiring Manager: Kris Weiss #J-18808-Ljbffr