Sr Analyst Data, Insights and Innovation
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About the Role
Salesforce seeks a Senior Analyst to join the Finance Technology and Innovation function, supporting digital transformation initiatives and delivering innovative solutions. You will work with emerging technologies including AI/ML to streamline processes and support cost reduction.
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Responsibilities
- Support finance technology transformation initiatives that align with organizational strategic goals
- Partner with the Controllership Operations team to identify opportunities for technology enabled process improvements
- Assist with change management efforts to support smooth adoption of new technologies and processes
- Help track progress against the technology roadmap for the Controllership and broader Finance organization
- Research and evaluate emerging technologies including Agents, AI/ML, automation tools, and advanced analytics platforms
- Support the delivery of technology projects that improve efficiency, compliance, accuracy, and operational insights
- Participate in innovation programs that encourage experimentation and adoption of emerging technologies
- Prepare analysis and recommendations for finance leadership on technology and process enhancement opportunities
- Work alongside team members on project workstreams, contributing analysis and execution support
- Help design and implement finance process improvements that reduce manual effort and increase operational effectiveness
- Support technology solutions in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and internal control requirements
- Communicate technology solutions and project updates to stakeholders across Finance and IT
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in finance operations, technology delivery, or related fields
- Experience supporting or contributing to technology projects or initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to deliver assigned work on time and to a high standard
- Solid understanding of finance processes, accounting principles, and financial reporting requirements
- Working knowledge of AI/ML technologies and interest in applying them to business problems
- Working knowledge of data visualization tools (Tableau or similar), Python, and modern ERP systems
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt to change
- Solid organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple priorities
- Experience working in global organizations with distributed teams across multiple regions is a plus
- Familiarity with prototyping AI solutions, testing machine learning models, and wrangling small/medium sized datasets
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Position Summary
- We are looking for a talented Senior Analyst to join our Finance Technology and Innovation function, reporting to the Sr. Manager of Finance Technology and Innovation.
- This role requires a detail oriented problem solver with strong finance operations knowledge and hands on technology skills.
- The ideal candidate is eager to work with emerging technologies, including AI/ML, to streamline processes, support cost reduction, and deliver measurable business value.
Key Responsibilities Transformation Support
- Support finance technology transformation initiatives that align with organizational strategic goals.
- Partner with the Controllership Operations team to identify opportunities for technology enabled process improvements.
- Assist with change management efforts to support smooth adoption of new technologies and processes.
- Help track progress against the technology roadmap for the Controllership and broader Finance organization.
Key Responsibilities Technology Implementation
- Research and evaluate emerging technologies including Agents, AI/ML, automation tools, and advanced analytics platforms.
- Support the delivery of technology projects that improve efficiency, compliance, accuracy, and operational insights.
- Participate in innovation programs that encourage experimentation and adoption of emerging technologies.
- Prepare analysis and recommendations for finance leadership on technology and process enhancement opportunities.
Key Responsibilities Collaboration & Development
- Work alongside team members on project workstreams, contributing analysis and execution support.
- Contribute to a collaborative culture that encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
- Coordinate effectively across stakeholder groups and competing priorities.
- Continue developing capabilities in emerging technologies and modern solutioning practices.
Key Responsibilities Process Improvement & Compliance
- Help design and implement finance process improvements that reduce manual effort and increase operational effectiveness.
- Support technology solutions in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and internal control requirements.
- Assist in maintaining frameworks for internal controls and global policy compliance.
- Support Internal Audit, SOX, and compliance teams with audit readiness activities.
Key Responsibilities Stakeholder Engagement
- Communicate technology solutions and project updates to stakeholders across Finance and IT.
- Translate technical concepts into clear, accessible summaries for non technical audiences.
- Support customer demonstrations and internal presentations showcasing innovative solutions.
- Build strong working relationships across Finance, IT, and Operations.
Required Qualifications Experience
- 6+ years of experience in finance operations, technology delivery, or related fields.
- Experience supporting or contributing to technology projects or initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver assigned work on time and to a high standard.
- Experience working in global organizations with distributed teams across multiple regions is a plus.
- Familiarity with prototyping AI solutions, testing machine learning models, and wrangling small/medium sized datasets.
- Exposure to Salesforce (Agents, Tableau, Slack, Einstein, Data Cloud, etc.) preferred.
- Exposure to Snowflake preferred.
Required Qualifications Technical Expertise
- Solid understanding of finance processes, accounting principles, and financial reporting requirements.
- Working knowledge of AI/ML technologies and interest in applying them to business problems.
- Working knowledge of data visualization tools (Tableau or similar), Python, and modern ERP systems.
- Familiarity with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake is a plus.
- Working knowledge of the Salesforce platform and/or custom application development is a plus.
Required Qualifications Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
- Ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt to change.
- Solid organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- Progress toward or interest in professional certifications such as CPA, or relevant technology certifications.
- Early exposure to presenting work to internal stakeholders or teams.
- Interest in early adoption and implementation of emerging technologies.
- Previous experience in SaaS, technology, or fast paced growth companies is a plus.
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