Manager, Finance Data and AI Strategy

Zscaler•San Jose, CA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. Our cloud native Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership and accountability. We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges and want to make a positive difference on a global scale, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity. Our general and administrative teams help to support and scale our great company. Whether striving to grow our workforce, nurture an amazing culture and work environment, support our financial and legal operations, or maintain our global infrastructure, the G&A team provides a strong foundation for growth. Put your passion, drive and expertise to work with the world’s cloud security leader. We’re looking for an experienced Manager, Finance Data and AI Strategy to join our G&A team. This role offers flexibility to work remotely within the United States, with a preference for candidates based near our San Jose, CA office who can participate in a hybrid schedule (3 days per week onsite). Reporting to the Senior Director, AI & Data Strategy, you will be responsible for:

Requirements

7+ years of experience in Financial/Data Analytics, BI, or financial systems management (including team leadership)
Proven expertise in financial systems (e.g., Salesforce, NetSuite, Adaptive Insights), SQL, and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
Strong understanding of BI industry trends, data governance, and AI/ML applications
Demonstrated success in using automation and analytics to enhance financial processes
Exceptional communication skills with proven ability to present actionable insights

Nice To Haves

Experience in FP&A, finance transformation, or accounting strategy
Familiarity with AI tools and programming in Python or R
Passion for innovation and driving continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Building and leading a high-performing team focused on professional development, collaboration, and driving innovation in financial data and AI strategy
Driving AI transformation in financial processes by promoting AI literacy, identifying impactful use cases, and utilizing intelligent tools (e.g., NLP, ML models, automation)
Enhancing financial workflows (e.g., record-to-report, order-to-cash, procure-to-pay) by leveraging automation, advanced analytics, and data governance to ensure compliance and accuracy across tools like Salesforce, NetSuite, Adaptive Insights, and Snowflake
Leading quarterly planning and managing a portfolio of projects using agile practices, resource allocation, and Scrum methodologies (e.g., Jira Tracking) to align priorities and achieve strategic goals
Staying ahead of BI industry trends, AI innovations, and analytics tools to shape strategic objectives, refine insights, and drive maturity in analytics capabilities across the organization