Senior Financial Analyst - Data & Automation

Salesforce is hiring a Senior Financial Analyst - Data & Automation in India - Hyderabad.

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Responsibilities

Data Analytics and Business Insights

• Design and develop interactive dashboards and data models to support quality assurance and controllership reporting

• Perform advanced analytics and data deep dives to identify trends, anomalies and potential control gaps

• Translate complex datasets into clear, executive ready insights and visualizations

• Leverage tools such as Tableau, Python, and cloud data platforms to enable data driven decision making

Innovation, Automation and Enablement

• Identify opportunities to automate accounting and reporting processes using data, scripting (e.g. Python), and AI/ML solutions

• Contribute to innovation initiatives that explore emerging technologies and digital transformation in controllership

• Challenge the status quo and implement scalable solutions to support business growth

• Support the adoption and optimization of Salesforce Tools

• Partner with development teams on requirements gathering, UAT, and deployment of new capabilities and enhancements within the accounting ecosystem

• Develop and deliver enablement content and training to drive toll adoption and process compliance across controllership

• Manage user facing documentation, SOPs and playbooks for key business processes

Process Optimization & Controls

• Design end-to-end ITGCs, automated application controls, and process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

• Ensure all IT systems and business processes align with SOX compliance, internal/external audit standards, and global policies.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive experience across Accounting, IT Audit, Data Analytics or Finance Technology (Big4 or tech industry preferred)

• Strong hybrid skill set across accounting, data and technology

• Experience working in global organizations with distributed teams across multiple regions

• Experience with Salesforce (Tableau, Slack, Agents etc.)

Skills

• Hands-on experience with data analytics and visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, WD Discovery Board or similar)

• Proficiency in Python, SQL or similar tools for data analysis and automation

• Experience with AI/ML applications in finance or business processes

• Strong understanding of data governance, data flows and system integrations

• Strong understanding of ITGCs, application controls and SOX compliance frameworks

• Knowledge of access controls, change management and system operations controls

• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. Workday, Oracle, SAP)

• Exposure to finance system implementation, UAT or transformation projects

• Proven track record in process reengineering, automation and continuous improvement

• Exposure to cloud platforms and modern data architectures (e.g. Snowflake) is a plus

• Ability to translate complex technical/data concepts into business insights

• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across global teams

• Comfortable operating in a fast paced, ambiguous and evolving environment

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