Incentive Compensation Analytics Analyst

About Salesforce

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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. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Finance, Data Science, or another quantitative field preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in data analytics, reporting, and data management within Finance and Operations.
• Advanced Technical Skills:
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel
  • Advanced proficiency in SQL/Snowflake.
  • Advanced proficiency in building Tableau dashboards.
  • Proficiency in Python.
• SOX Knowledge: Strong understanding of SOX compliance requirements.
• Automation Experience: Experience building automated data solutions.
• Data Governance Tools: Experience with data governance and cataloging tools (e.g., Alation, Metaspace).
• CRM/Compensation Systems: Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and compensation systems.
• Sales Compensation: Experience in sales compensation analysis or administration.
• Data Pipeline Ownership: Experience managing data pipelines across a business unit.
• Communication & Influence: Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.