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Xero

Senior Data Scientist, Finance

Xero

Senior Data Scientist responsible for designing analytics and models for Finance functions at Xero. Working directly on data solutions and mentoring junior team members in a collaborative environment.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeSydney • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SQL and Python or R for data analysis and visualization, with a strong foundation in statistical and machine learning techniques. Capable of leading teams in forecasting and performance management while effectively translating business needs into analytical solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords
SQL Data ExtractionPython Data ScienceStatistical AnalysisData Visualization (Tableau)Performance Management

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Hard Skills
SQLPythonRStatistical TechniquesMachine LearningData AnalysisForecastingPlanningPerformance ManagementData Wrangling
Soft Skills
Problem-FramingMentoring
Tools & Technologies
Tableau
Industry Keywords
FinanceCorporate FunctionsAnalyticsInsight Frameworks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design and deliver models, analytics, and insight frameworks for Finance and Corporate teams
  • Lead work on forecasting, planning, and performance management
  • Build solutions directly while mentoring analysts and data scientists
  • Connect with data teams to maintain metrics and definitions across the company

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Strong SQL skills for extracting, wrangling, and analyzing large datasets
  • Solid Python or R experience across the full data science workflow
  • Good grounding in statistical and machine learning techniques
  • Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau
  • Strong problem-framing skills for translating business questions into analytical problems
  • Experience partnering with Finance or a similar corporate function

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid work model combining in-office collaboration and flexibility to work from home
  • Boost days for team connection and collaborative work