Finance AI Lead

## Finance AI Lead Apply locations:
Grand Rapids, MI, United States:
Atlanta, GA, United Statestime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition :
JR-0091925

Dematic is establishing a new Finance AI team to accelerate the responsible adoption of AI automation across the function. The lead for Strategy & Enablement in the Finance AI area will coordinate the full scope of initiatives related to Finance AI. This involves establishing direction, identifying and ranking use cases, maintaining robust oversight, and promoting adoption and value achievement.
This role serves as the main bridge between Finance leadership, process owners, and AI/technology teams. It ensures AI solutions address real Finance problems, align with enterprise standards, and deliver measurable business impact. The role acts as both strategic owner and hands-on enablement leader, from vision through deployment and sustained value delivery.#
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* The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $X-Y at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.#
** Tasks and

Qualifications:

**** What You Will do in This Role:
**** Finance AI Vision & Strategy
*** Own and articulate the AI vision for Global Finance, aligned with Dematic’s enterprise digital, data, and automation strategy
* Define, maintain, and evolve the roadmap for financial artificial intelligence, balancing near-term impact with long-term capability development
* Translate executive leadership priorities into a prioritized portfolio of AI-enabled initiatives
* Continuously assess emerging AI capabilities and their applicability to Finance use cases
** AI Use Case Identification & Business Value
*** Partner with Finance teams (FP&A, Function Controlling, Project Management, Accounting, etc.) to identify AI-ready opportunities
* Translate Finance workflows, decision processes, and challenges into clear, actionable AI use cases
* Develop case studies and benefit analysis models, including efficiency gains, cost savings, risk reduction, and decision-quality improvements
* Support prioritization of initiatives based on value, feasibility, risk, and business readiness
** Business Partnership & Enablement
*** Act as the primary liaison between Finance process owners and AI technical teams, ensuring shared understanding of requirements and constraints
* Ensure Finance domain knowledge, controls, and business logic are embedded into AI solution development
* Advocate for practical, usable solutions that resolve real problems and fit Finance ways of working
** Governance, Risk & Compliance
*** Own AI governance for Finance, including data privacy, model risk management, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance
* Ensure AI solutions align with financial controls, internal governance standards, and external regulations
* Establish Finance AI standards, policies, and operating models for responsible and ethical AI use
* Partner with Risk, Compliance, IT, and Internal Audit to ensure transparency and control
** Delivery Oversight, Testing & Adoption
*** Coordinate pilot programs and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with Finance end users
* Validate outputs, capture feedback, and ensure solutions meet business and control requirements
* Lead change management, training, and AI literacy across the Finance organization
* Develop user materials, job aids, and communication plans to support adoption and behavioral change
** Value Realization & Ongoing Performance Management
*** Define and analyze key performance indicators and value realization metrics for Finance AI initiatives
* Assess live AI solutions to ensure continued performance, accuracy, and adoption
* Surface issues, risks, and improvement opportunities to technical and Finance leadership
* Provide regular executive updates to leadership on progress, benefits, and roadmap
** Technology & Architecture Alignment
*** Partner closely with IT, Digital, and Data teams on AI architecture, platforms, security, and scalability
* Ensure Finance AI solutions leverage enterprise-aligned, secure, and reusable technology foundations
* Balance innovation speed with sustainability, control, and integration
** What We Are Looking For:
*** 7+ years expertise in Finance,…