Business Data Scientist, Ads Revenue

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Chicago, IL, USA . Minimum qualifications:

• Master's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Engineering, Sciences, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience using analytics to solve product or business problems, coding (e.g., Python, R, SQL), querying databases or statistical analysis, or a relevant PhD degree.
  
  

Preferred qualifications:

• 4 years of experience using analytics to solve product or business problems, coding (e.g., Python, R, SQL), querying databases or statistical analysis, or a relevant PhD degree.
• Experience with financial and statistical modeling, with a proven track record of applying AI/ML frameworks to solve complex forecasting, resource allocation, and project viability challenges.
• Experience with SQL to create data architecture, along with using Python or R for building automated data products.
• Experience with optimization libraries and version control best practices.
• Strong communication skills, enabling partnership with executive leadership to drive business judgment and influence organizational strategy.
  
  

About The Job

Our team is behind the GBO Finance organization. We bring an aligned perspective from across regions and functions that helps to shape the strategic direction for the Global Business Organisation. We also own core business finance operations for GBO and are always seeking opportunities to standardize, automate and find scale so that we can have the most impact for the Ads business.

This role is within the business pillar of the GBO Central Finance team. Broadly, this team is responsible for business forecast and goal setting for the Ads business, along with managing key business-related processes.

The Business Operations and Strategy team at Google plays a critical role in defining and driving strategic, operational and organizational improvements across the company. Also known as "BizOps", the group operates like an internal consulting group working on a range of critical projects and issues. BizOps creates strategies for promoting growth of our products like YouTube, Chrome and Mobile. They handle issues around partner development, strategy work in emerging markets such as Africa and India, as well as pricing strategies across our B2B and consumer products. The BizOps team is at the forefront of Google's fast-moving strategic priorities, addressing operational challenges and enabling innovation.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $138,000-$198,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities

• Use AI/ML to solve business problems at scale. Familiar with advanced models in forecasting and optimization.
• Focus on forecasting, financial modeling, building and maintaining models to assess project viability and expected returns, and guiding resource allocation.
• Build scalable solutions to optimize financial processes. Analyze workflows, pinpoint bottlenecks, and develop statistical models to enhance the efficiency of existing processes while minimizing manual effort. Leverage technology and automation to improve productivity and reduce the risk of errors.
• Develop data solutions that provide clear insights, enabling users to make informed decisions and work more efficiently. Analyze financial results and performance metrics to inform decision-making at both operational and strategic levels.
• Implement best practices for reporting, dashboards, and data visualization to effectively communicate financial information.
  
  
  

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