Data Scientist, Finance

Adobe Systems GmbH; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in tech is seeking an Individual Contributor for their Digital Media Data Science Insights team in San Francisco. The role focuses on transforming finance with data analysis, predictive analytics, and advanced forecasting models. The ideal candidate has a strong background in quantitative fields with proficiency in Python and SQL, and a track record in delivering insightful analytics for strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a highly quantitative role.
• Familiarity with statistical concepts and foundational machine learning algorithms.
• Experience in working with large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage time-series forecasting models for finance metrics.
• Navigate complex datasets for strategic insights.
• Drive data science projects to enhance decision-making.

Skills

Data Analysis

Predictive Analytics

Statistics

Machine Learning

Critical Thinking

Communication

Education

BS or MS in a quantitative field

Tools

Python

SQL

R

Excel

Tableau

PySpark

Databricks

Power BI

Job description

JOB LEVEL

P30

EMPLOYEE ROLE

Individual Contributor

The Opportunity

In Adobe finance, we strive to introduce the finance of the future! The Digital Media Data Science Insights team is leading the transformation of finance through innovative data science practices.

Our mission is to reinvent finance exercises like forecasting, anomaly detection, attribution, and scenario creation at scale using the data science toolkit (python, cloud computing). This allows us to accelerate forecast cycles, surface key growth insights, and power teams to make faster, smarter decisions.

In this role, you’ll work closely with a team of data scientists to build and enhance advanced time-series forecasting models. You’ll also dive deep into massive customer-level datasets to uncover insights that inform strategic, high-stakes decisions across Adobe’s Digital Media business.If you're passionate about data science and eager to apply your skills at scale within a global technology leader, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Build, optimize and manage time-series forecasting models and other predictive analytics for key topline finance metrics such as revenue and ARR.
• Navigate large and complex datasets and architect sophisticated analytics solutions to unlock strategic customer insights.
• Drive cross-functional data science projects end-to-end to support business process and decision making.
• Become an expert in Adobe finance’s data and systems. Partnering with Data Engineering, Finance, revenue operations and other teams, you’ll help the team build and refine critical data pipelines to power insights.
• Automate standardized reporting by building self-serving dashboards and other data products to track key performance indicators and enable optimal decision-making for finance leadership.

What You Need to Succeed

• BS or MS in a quantitative field, with 2+ years of experience in a highly quantitative role
• Strong proficiency in Python/R, and SQL.
• Solid understanding of statistical concepts and foundational machine learning algorithms such as linear regression; familiarity with time-series forecasting is a strong plus.
• Analytical skills and experience working with large, complex data sets.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills when presenting data insights.
• Proactive and curious, with strong critical thinking skills and an ability to navigate ambiguity and drive projects from concept to launch.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Experience in Excel for data manipulation and knowledge of advanced formulas.

Bonus If You Have

• Experience with big data processing using PySpark or Databricks is a plus.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI is a plus.
• You apply first-principles reasoning to develop solutions grounded in core user requirements and practical operational context.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this positionis $109,000 -- $192,400 annually. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills,and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).

In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

State-Specific Notices:

California:

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Colorado:

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Massachusetts:

Massachusetts Legal Notice

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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