Finance Data & AI Analyst Sr

Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region.

Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce.

Our brand promise - Makes Work Life Better™- Reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.

Dayforce’s FP&A function is building a modern, AI-first analytics capability from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to help design and scale a best-in-class data and automation function, rather than inherit a legacy system. As demand for data, reporting, and automation across Finance continues to grow, this role will play a critical part in expanding capability the right way. You’ll have access to leading tools such as Github Copilot, Codex, Power BI and other such AI technologies, along with the autonomy to identify opportunities and build impactful solutions. If you are motivated to automate manual processes and drive meaningful change, this role offers the platform to do it.

What you’ll get to do

Manage and scale Power BI reporting across FP&A, including Monthly Business Review (MBR), FTE tracking, subscription reporting, and cash flow dashboards.

Develop new dashboards and reporting solutions as Finance data needs evolve

Serve as the go-to resource for data questions, reporting enhancements, and ad-hoc analysis

Design and build AI-driven tools and automation using Python and modern AI technologies

Identify manual Finance processes and implement scalable automation solutions

Lead projects end-to-end, managing timelines, stakeholders, and delivery

Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, IT, and external partners on data and AI initiatives

What’s in it for you

Encouragement to be the best version of yourself at and away from work:

YOUnity diversity and inclusion programs

Amazing time away from work programs

Support for your total well-being through our Live Well, Work Well programs targeting all aspects of your life

Recognition for your contributions through excellent pay, perks, and rewards

Giving where you’re living: volunteer days, Dayforce sponsored events, and our very own charity, Dayforce Cares

Opportunities to fuel your career growth through numerous internal and external programs and events

Skills and experience we value

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

2+ years Strong proficiency in Python with the ability to build solutions, not just analyze code

Hands-on experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools

Familiarity with AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, Codex, or similar technologies

Demonstrated track record of self-initiated work, you identify gaps, build the solution, and tell people about it after

Comfortable defining your own priorities in the absence of a detailed brief

Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities

Experience translating business needs into technical solutions

What would make you really stand out

Experience building automation solutions within Finance or Shared Services environments

Understanding of financial concepts and data, with an interest in how metrics drive decisions

Exposure to AI agent workflows or building tools leveraging LLMs

Proven ability to identify inefficiencies and implement scalable improvements

Comfort working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments

Strong problem-solving mindset focused on root cause analysis

Rapid learner who gets up to speed on new tools, platforms, and domains quickly and without hand-holding

Work Timings - 1.30PM IST -10.30PM IST

What’s in it for you

We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.

Dayforce encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits.

With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself.

Artificial intelligence may be used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.

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