Automation/AI Lead - Finance

7 - 12 years

14 - 18 Lacs

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Job Description

  • Define and execute the Finance Automation roadmap aligned to CFO strategic priorities and transformation objectives.
  • Partner with Finance leadership, IT, and BPO providers to identify, assess, and prioritize automation opportunities using data-driven methods.
  • Lead the intake, assessment, and governance process for automation use cases through evaluation, development, and deployment stages.
  • Collaborate with process owners to document business requirements, process flows, and automation design specifications.
  • Oversee development of automation solutions using platforms such as UiPath, Power Automate, SAP Build Process Automation, or equivalent tools.
  • Monitor and report automation performance through KPI dashboards, including cycle time reduction, touchless transaction rates, cost savings, and error reduction.
  • Establish governance frameworks for automation delivery, controls, and change management.
  • Ensure automation solutions comply with SOX, IT security, and segregation of duties (SOD) requirements.
  • Partner with Continuous Improvement (CI) and Data & Analytics teams to integrate automation into broader process optimization initiatives.
  • Support the development of automation playbooks, templates, and reusable components for global scalability.
  • Drive communication, training, and change adoption activities related to automation initiatives.
  • Promote a culture of digital innovation and continuous improvement across Finance Operations.
Other Responsibilities:
  • Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner, supporting all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security programs and requirements.
  • Maintain accurate documentation, knowledge sharing, and compliance with GF governance frameworks.
Required Skills
  • Bachelor s degree in business, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in process automation, digital transformation, or intelligent automation (RPA, AI, ML, workflow).
  • Strong understanding of finance operations processes (e.g., Report-to-Report, AP, Payroll, GL, Financial Reporting).
  • Hands-on experience with automation tools such as UiPath, Power Automate, Automation Anywhere, or SAP Build.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple automation initiatives through an intake-to-value lifecycle.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills.
  • Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent process improvement certification.
  • PMP or Agile Project Management certification.
  • Experience integrating automation with SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, Concur, or ServiceNow.
  • Experience leading automation governance or Centers of Excellence (CoE).
  • Experience applying AI/ML or Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) technologies (e.g., OCR, NLP).
  • Collaborative and business-savvy with a proactive approach to identifying digital transformation opportunities.
  • Resilient under pressure with a bias for action.

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