Principal Business Analyst, Compensation / Anaplan

Principal Business Analyst Focused On Anaplan And Compensation Strategy

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Maple Grove

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About The Role

As a Principal Business Analyst focused on Anaplan and compensation strategy, you will play a key role in building, optimizing, and scaling Anaplan solutions that support sales incentive compensation and broader Commercial Operations initiatives. This is a highly cross-functional role with the ability to shape the future of our divisional compensation model through technical innovation and strategic insight. You will convert complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights and partner with stakeholders across Sales Operations, Human Resources, IT, and the Divisional Sales Compensation team. This role sits within the Selling organization and is essential to ensuring accurate, effective, and scalable compensation processes across the business.

Work Model, Sponsorship, Relocation

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

Partnering closely with divisional compensation teams to build and enhance Anaplan models that support evolving business needs

Driving scalable, solution-oriented decisions within Anaplan to ensure consistency and sustainability

Communicating effectively with leadership about system capabilities and limitations, and offering alternative solutions when needed

Supporting and maintaining existing Anaplan models, including continuous improvement, capability expansion, and error resolution

Identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing efficient, effective solutions

Acting as a key liaison between business and technical teams to represent compensation requirements and system capabilities

Performing compensation and performance analytics to drive insights and decision-making

Becoming an expert on data sources and ensuring data accuracy and integrity

Adapting quickly to shifting priorities based on business needs

Demonstrating a team-first mindset while being able to work independently

Developing integrations with business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Alteryx, and SAP BusinessObjects

Leading and contributing to special projects as needed

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a STEM discipline
• Minimum of 3 years' experience with Anaplan model building
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Effective communicator and collaborator, including with leadership-level stakeholders
• Proven ability to lead project timelines and proactively communicate issues or risks
• Strong math and logic-based problem-solving skills
• Curious mindset and a passion for ensuring data integrity
• Can-do attitude with a high level of precision and commitment to continuous learning
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment

Preferred qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in Commercial Operations, Accounting, Finance, or related analytical fields
• Experience with incentive compensation systems, particularly those based on hierarchical structures
• Familiarity with the following platforms and tools: Anaplan (Advanced model building), Salesforce, Tableau, Alteryx, SAP BusinessObjects, SQL

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs.

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