Global Incentive Compensation Analytics Analyst, Salesforce

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related quantitative field
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in data analytics, reporting, and data management, with a focus on Finance and/or Operations
• SQL/Snowflake: Proficiency in SQL/Snowflake, including query authoring, optimization, and troubleshooting
• Tableau: Proficiency in building and maintaining Tableau dashboards
• Python: Experience with Python for data manipulation, automation, and scripting
• Excel: Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Data Governance: Demonstrated understanding of data governance principles and practices
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to connect data insights to business operations
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Passion for Data: A genuine interest in data, technology, and industry trends
• The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with technical tools like SQL, Snowflake, Tableau, and Python, and possess a deep understanding of how to bridge data insights to actionable business decisions

Desirable

• The Global Incentive Compensation (GIC) team at Salesforce is a global leader for sales compensation in the technology industry
• We manage the sales compensation for all Salesforce end to end - from designing the sales compensation plan to enable the company’s go-to-market strategy to administering the payment so that our sales teams get paid on time
• The GIC Analytics team strives to elevate operational efficiency and business decision-making through data-driven insights
• We are looking for a passionate Data Analyst to contribute to our Data Strategy and build valuable business impact across multiple teams
• As a GIC Analytics Analyst, you will curate and manage large datasets, develop dashboards, and automate key processes to mitigate risk and drive operational efficiency
• Analyze & Interpret: Analyze large datasets from Salesforce, SQL/Snowflake to identify financial and operational risks, and translate findings into actionable insights
• Develop & Maintain BI: Design, build, and maintain Tableau dashboards to support critical functions, including financial reporting, month-end close, and SOX compliance
• Automate & Streamline: Develop and maintain automated data pipelines and solutions using Python, improving efficiency and automating manual processes such as manual key SOX controls
• Collaborate & Communicate: Partner with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, and Business Technology to understand data needs, deliver solutions, and communicate complex information clearly
• Ensure Data Integrity: Serve as the subject matter expert for key financial and operational data sources, ensuring data integrity, quality, governance, and adherence to SOX requirements
• Data Governance: Develop and maintain a comprehensive Data Definition Library to ensure data governance, classification, and standardization across teams
• Data Pipeline Management: Collaborate with Business Technology to build, maintain, and ensure the SOX compliance of critical data pipelines
• Problem Solving: Create innovative approaches to solve challenges related to data analysis, automation and data governance