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Lead Data Analyst, Revenue Analytics and Forecasting

About Pinterest:

Millions of people across the world come to Pinterest to find new ideas every day. It’s where they get inspiration, dream about new possibilities and plan for what matters most. Our mission is to help those people find their inspiration and create a life they love. In your role, you’ll be challenged to take on work that upholds this mission and pushes Pinterest forward. You’ll grow as a person and leader in your field, all the while helping Pinners make their lives better in the positive corner of the internet.

Creating a life you love also means finding a career that celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences that you bring. As you read through the expectations of the position, consider how your skills and experiences may complement the responsibilities of the role. We encourage you to think through your relevant and transferable skills from prior experiences.

Our new progressive work model is called PinFlex, a term that’s uniquely Pinterest to describe our flexible approach to living and working. Visit our PinFlex landing page to learn more.

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Analyst to join our Finance organization. This role will focus on developing a robust revenue and OPEX data infrastructure to automate reporting and forecasting, identifying gaps within current processes, and improving them using large data models and AI. The ideal candidate will be adept at working on multiple projects, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, and driving efficiency through automation.

What you’ll do:

Work closely with teams across Finance, Sales and BizOps to develop cutting-edge/automated forecasting methodologies that will enable us to constantly improve the rigor behind revenue forecasting.
You will help drive the development of new signals and leading indicators that will enable us to see around the corner and increase velocity of decision-making as it relates to revenue management.
You will build upon existing revenue models with the goal of improving the UX for the sales finance business partners and dramatically reduce the time to update said models.
You will need to author and optimize advanced SQL queries and scripting libraries, and implement advanced statistical methodologies.
You will also be expected to handle executive-level ad hoc and complex analytical projects that can drive business impact.

What we’re looking for:

Requires 8+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience.
Strong skills in programming languages like Python, R, and SQL are essential. Experience with data mining techniques and tools is also important
Experience in managing and leading data science projects, including scoping, planning, and executing projects with cross-functional teams.
Ability to communicate complex data insights and technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. This includes creating detailed technical documentation and presenting findings.

Relocation Statement:

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

In-Office Requirement Statement:

We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.
This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times/quarter and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.

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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

US based applicants only

$159,000—$278,000 USD

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete this form for support.