Sr Business Intelligence Analyst – Commercial Finance Automation

Company: Palo Alto Networks
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will support the Commercial Finance team by delivering financial insights and analytics for the EMEA Sales organization. You will drive top-line reporting, OPEX forecasting, and leverage Generative AI to automate workflows and improve analytics. You will translate data into a compelling business narrative, identify risks and opportunities, and collaborate across IT, Finance, Sales, and Operations to optimize processes. This role offers the chance to shape global finance solutions in a high-growth tech environment with a modern AI focus.

Responsibilities

  • Provide analytics to the Commercial Finance leader, turning raw data into actionable business insights
  • Use agile methods and Generative AI to automate manual workflows and streamline reporting
  • Draft and present business cases for solutions with clear investment rationale
  • Lead cross-functional projects to optimize processes and build global solutions
  • Collaborate with Deal Desk and PAN Financial Solutions to map workflows and identify bottlenecks
  • Support long-term strategic planning for Commercial Finance

Key requirements

  • 3 to 5 years experience with a Masters degree or 5 to 7 years experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science or related
  • Exposure to Finance and/or Sales Operations in a high-growth SaaS or tech environment
  • Strong relationship building, communication and presentation skills
  • Process mapping, agile methodologies, and project management skills
  • Expert in translating business needs into technical requirements
  • AI-Native Mindset with proven use of Generative AI to automate workflows and summarize reports
  • AI, Data Science, SQL, Python skills preferred
  • Advanced Google Sheets/Excel for large data analysis and complex financial models
  • Experience with CRM, Planning and ERP systems such as Salesforce.com, Clari and SAP
  • relationship building
  • communication
  • presentation skills
  • Generative AI
  • SQL
  • Python

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Posted: October 1st, 2026