FinanceOverview of the RoleThe Infrastructure & Security Finance & Strategy team is dedicated to the financial reporting and optimization of the Infrastructure budget. The role collaborates across multiple functions including Infrastructure Engineering leadership, Procurement, Corporate Finance, and Technology & Product (T&P) Finance & Strategy to deliver consistently accurate financial forecasting, business insights, and process improvements.Deliverables include supporting the monthly close and budget outlook/planning processes related to the management of the operational budget. This could include but is not limited to AI token usage, royalties agreements, forecasting/analytic models, operational/process improvements, and findings packaged in presentation‑ready content for executives. The individual is expected to participate in important cross‑functional, organization‑wide initiatives and projects.ResponsibilitiesLead monthly close activities, including budget versus actuals (BvA) variance analysis, and contribute to quarterly outlooks and annual planning activities.Build trusted relationships with key Infrastructure and Security partners, establishing trust and gaining an understanding of relevant business drivers.Work cross‑functionally with Finance & Strategy, Procurement, and T&P leadership to ensure alignment and accuracy across infrastructure spend.Drive consistently accurate financial forecasting and reporting.Partner with Infrastructure operational teams and Procurement to identify, track, and model cost optimization.Enhance and develop drivers and ROI‑based frameworks to further support investment decision‑making for infrastructure projects.Support teams in developing the annual business plan and quarterly forecast updates by providing required data trends, reports and insights for Infrastructure functions.Assist with driving unit cost modeling to drive cost transparency, accountability, and data‑driven resource allocation.Prepare and deliver high‑quality, clear, tailored executive presentations and reports.Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and successfully lead process improvement or other strategic projects.Minimum Requirements3+ years of FP&A or relevant public company work experience.Experience managing and reconciling spend to budgets.Advanced Excel skills and modeling skills.Understanding of GAAP, SOX, and expense recognition principles.Strong financial and operational planning skills.Passion for process improvement and challenging the status quo.Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with an ability to explain complex issues in an understandable way.Ability to work cross‑functionally and influence at all levels within the organization.Intellectual curiosity, fueled by a proactive approach to continuously expand one's skillset.Must be results‑oriented and have a strong ability to make and communicate progress with incomplete information.Preferred RequirementsExperience with public cloud computing (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), or complex software licensing and budgeting.Experience with systems such as Google Suite, Hyperion, Oracle, and Alteryx.Strong data analysis skills including familiarity or experience with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude Code, SQL queries, Snowflake, and Tableau.This role is hybrid and requires in‑office presence 3 days per week.Benefits include time‑off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. For more details about company benefits, visit the benefits website.Equal Opportunity and DiversitySalesforce is an equal‑opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non‑discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications – without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to current and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their Salesforce employment journey. Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions are fair and based on merit.#J-18808-Ljbffr
