This individual will lead the evolution of financial planning and analysis through advanced analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data-driven forecasting. This role will maintain ownership of core FP&A reporting, forecasting, and analytics while driving the development of predictive models, automated insights, and AI-enabled decision support tools. The successful candidate will partner closely with Finance, Marketing, and Data & Analytics teams to transform enterprise data into forward-looking business intelligence that improves forecasting accuracy, identifies emerging trends, and supports strategic decision making.
In the role of Financial Planning & Data Analytics AI Manager, we'll count on you to:
- Own reporting for key financial metrics, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and integrity.
- Design and deploy predictive forecasting models utilizing machine learning techniques.
- Build forecasting solutions leveraging internal and external data sources.
- Evaluate and implement AI tools that improve financial planning and business decision-making.
- Champion innovation and continuous improvement in Finance processes.
- Stay current on emerging AI and analytics technologies and recommend practical business applications.
- Lead development and enhancement of Power BI dashboards and enterprise analytics solutions.
- Effectively communicate complex analytical findings to executive and non-technical audiences.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Finance, Operations, Marketing, and Data & Analytics
- Special projects as assigned by supervisor, Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, Chief Financial Officer and/or others
Preferred Qualifications - Experience developing predictive models or machine learning solutions.
- Knowledge of Python, SQL, Snowflake, or similar analytics platforms.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working with large, complex datasets.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Experience applying AI, machine learning, or advanced statistical techniques in a business environment.
- Experience with generative AI technologies, Microsoft Copilot, or similar platforms.
- Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and data visualization.
- Experience with financial forecasting, budgeting, and business performance analysis.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business analytics, mathematics, economics or applicable field.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in a large organization serving in a finance or accounting role.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are critical as this role will present analysis and interact directly with Senior Executives and all levels of management.
- Must be able to present financial information to finance and non-financial users in a succinct and easily understandable manner.
- This individual must excel at "telling the story" of the financials and key performance indicators.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to bring a cohesive approach to processes in a matrix organizational structure.
- Must demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Willing to dig into the details of the data.
- Ideal candidate is highly organized and detailed oriented, questions the status quo and is always seeking process improvement and efficiencies in reporting to deliver timely, quality and accurate management reporting.
- Expert in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
