Senior Financial Analyst (AI & Process… at Salesforce · Hyderabad

Senior Financial Analyst (AI & Process Transformation) Location: India - Hyderabad To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts. Job Category Finance Job Details About Salesforce Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all. Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce. About the Team Reporting to the Senior Director, Accounting of the Controllership Strategy & Enablement Team, you will be at the forefront of Salesforce’s finance transformation. This role is designed for a technically minded finance professional who bridges the gap between traditional accounting and cutting-edge AI development and technology. Your Mission As a member of the Controllership Strategy & Enablement Team, you will be working in a fast-paced environment, building relationships with Controllership, global accounting teams, and broader business operations to scale our processes through AI and automation related innovation. You will be the primary individual contributor responsible for developing AI-driven solutions within the finance space. Your goal is to move beyond manual processing by designing, coding, and implementing automated workflows that enhance compliance and operational efficiency. Exceptional candidates will be critical thinkers with focus on implementing AI innovation, process improvements to streamline and scale Salesforce’s processes for growth while not compromising compliance. Location: Responsibilities Develop, implement and manage Artificial Intelligence (AI)-motivated/automated core financial processes, including month-end closing, reporting solutions, in-depth variance analysis and scalable monitoring for the business. Act as a key point of contact providing AI-enabled support to Controllership (including automation and process improvements). Use a product-driven mindset to transform key Finance processes using Agents and AI. Partner with finance stakeholders, including SMEs and process owners, to understand business needs, processes, and opportunities for AI and data-driven solutions. Continuously drive the automation of accounting and reporting processes; rethink the status quo to gain efficiency. Propose and implement best practices that simplify, standardize and how we work through AI; roll out global processes and systems globally, justify and document regional exceptions due to local requirements Drive engagements with global / regional accounting and cross functionally Ad-hoc global or regional finance projects as necessary Participate in various department-wide initiatives Ad-hoc projects as necessary Skills and Experience 5+ years of experience with global company (preferably in SaaS, technology or related industry) or equivalent practical experience. Big 4 experience a plus Experience working with datasets and coding languages database, automation, or business intelligence (e.g., SQL, Python, R, JavaScript, Google Script, Tableau, Looker, etc). Experience with implementing AI, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and other automation technologies within a finance context. Experience building agentic workflows (e.g., agent development kit (ADK), context management, and prompt engineering) to transform corporate processes. Experience in or a strong understanding of the enterprise technology space or emerging AI/agents. Proficiency in leveraging AI tools. Excellent problem-solving and technical (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Data Visualization tools) skills, with the ability to work with large volumes of complex data and combined with impeccable business judgment and ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders of all levels. Ability to work with ambiguity. Ability to self-direct work in an unstructured environment. Ability to identify and drive business accounting process improvement through AI and automation. Strong communication, collaboration and teamwork skills across all levels Proven critical thinking capability Process re-engineering involvement and / or process efficiency focus Experience with major ERP system required (e.g. Workday) preferred Knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS and other local compliance equivalent is a plus Unleash Your Potential When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance andbe your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you cando your best. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world. Accommodations If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form. 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