Deputy Manager, Analytics & Insights

<div class="content-intro"><p>About <strong>Zscaler</strong></p> <p>Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an <strong>AI-forward enterprise</strong>, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.</p> <p>Here, <strong>impact in your role matters more than title</strong> and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value <strong>constructive, honest debate</strong>—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on <strong>customer obsession</strong>, collaboration, ownership, and accountability.</p> <p>We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.</p></div><p data-path-to-node="0"><strong data-path-to-node="0" data-index-in-node="0">Role</strong></p> <p data-path-to-node="0">We are looking for a Deputy Manager, Analytics &amp; Insights to join our FP&amp;A Analytics Team. This role is based in Mohali on a hybrid basis, reporting to the Manager, FP&amp;A Analytics. You will be a cornerstone of our General and Administrative team, providing a foundation for growth at the world's cloud security leader. By partnering across the organization, you will help scale our operations and nurture a culture of excellence through sophisticated financial insights and data infrastructure.</p> <p data-path-to-node="1"><strong data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="0">What you’ll do (Role Expectations)</strong></p> <ul data-path-to-node="2"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="2,0,0">Drive strategic financial analytics by partnering with stakeholders to define metrics, build complex solutions, and deliver impactful insights across Revenue, Margin, and Customer Retention</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="2,1,0">Manipulate and model complex datasets from Snowflake using expert SQL and Python for advanced reporting and forecasting</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="2,2,0">Manage and optimize dbt projects, ensuring logic correctness, debugging failures, and evolving models with new business dimensions and facts</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="2,3,0">Maintain and build robust ETL/ELT data pipelines to ensure smooth data flow from source systems into the analytics environment</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="2,4,0">Innovate and automate reporting bottlenecks using Python or SQL while exploring GenAI applications like LangChain for financial commentary</p> </li> </ul> <p data-path-to-node="3"><strong data-path-to-node="3" data-index-in-node="0">Who You Are (Success Profile)</strong></p> <ul data-path-to-node="4"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="4,0,0">You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="4,1,0">You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. True ownership involves leveraging dynamic range: the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="4,2,0">You are a problem-solver. You love running towards the challenges because you are laser-focused on finding the solution, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="4,3,0">You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedback—knowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="4,4,0">You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and are obsessed with your own development, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose.</p> </li> </ul> <p data-path-to-node="5"><strong data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="0">What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)</strong></p> <ul data-path-to-node="6"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="6,0,0">A minimum of 5 years of experience in Finance Analytics, Business Intelligence, or related technical fields with a deep understanding of SaaS business metrics such as ARR, NRR, and Churn</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="6,1,0">Expert-level proficiency in SQL for complex queries and performance optimization in Snowflake, alongside strong working knowledge of Python for data analysis</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="6,2,0">Intermediate to operational dbt proficiency, including experience running models, debugging errors, and adding logic to projects</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="6,3,0">Practical experience in functional data engineering, encompassing ETL/ELT concepts and the ability to build or maintain data pipelines</p> </li> </ul> <p data-path-to-node="7"><strong data-path-to-node="7" data-index-in-node="0">What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)</strong></p> <ul data-path-to-node="8"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="8,0,0">Hands-on exposure to Generative AI tools such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or building applications with OpenAI APIs</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="8,1,0">Prior experience navigating the unique financial dynamics of a high-growth SaaS company</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="8,2,0">Advanced dashboard creation skills using visualization tools like Tableau, PowerBI, or Looker</p> </li> </ul> <p data-path-to-node="9">#LI-HG1</p> <p data-path-to-node="9">&nbsp;#LI-Hybrid</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p data-pm-slice="1 3 []">At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.</p> <p>Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:</p> <div class="has-nudge" data-nudge-id="5eb9419b-6a4d-4451-bfa6-e2eb96084be0"> <ul> <li>Various health plans</li> <li>Time off plans for vacation and sick time</li> <li>Parental leave options</li> <li>Retirement options</li> <li>Education reimbursement</li> <li>In-office perks, and more!</li> </ul> <p>Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits <a href="https://www.zscaler.com/careers">here</a>.</p> </div> <p>By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.</p> <p class="p1">Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. <em>See more information by clicking on the </em><a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf"><em>Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal </em></a><em>link.</em></p> <p>Pay Transparency</p> <p>Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.</p> <p>Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.</p></div>