AI Engineering- Finance

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** Job Function:*
* Technology Product & Platform Management

** Job Sub*
* ** Function:*
* Functional Engineering

** Job Category:*
* People Leader

** All Job Posting Locations:*
* New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America

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* Job Description:

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* We are seeking a  
** Finance AI Engineering Manager
** to lead the AI transformation of Finance within the Signi Fi program, enabling next-generation capabilities across Transact, Treasury (TMS), Flex Ops, and SAP BTP.

This role will serve as the primary AI lead for Finance Technology, responsible for implementing an AI-enabled SDLC (SASA / AI-first delivery model), accelerating Digital FTE outcomes, and embedding intelligent automation and decision support across global finance platforms.

The candidate combines AI/ML expertise, SAP technical depth, and finance proven experience, with a strong ability to translate strategy into scalable, enterprise-grade solutions.

** Key Responsibilities*
* ** 1. AI Strategy & Finance Transformation Leadership*
* + Serve as the AI lead for all Finance Technology initiatives within Signi Fi

+ Define and implement the AI roadmap for Finance (Transact, TMS, Flex Ops)

+ Drive the transition toward Digital FTE and AI-augmented operations

+ Identify and prioritize high-value AI use cases across Finance processes

** 2. AI-Enabled SDLC (SASA) Implementation*
* + Design and implement AI-first SDLC frameworks across Signi Fi:

+ AI-assisted design (FDS/TDS generation)

+ Automated code generation & testing

+ Intelligent defect prediction and resolution

+ Embed AI copilots and automation tools into development workflows

+ Standardize AI-driven development practices across teams and vendors

** 3. AI Solutions Development & Deployment*
* + Lead the design and deployment of:

+ Predictive analytics (e.g., forecasting, anomaly detection)

+ Intelligent automation (RPA + AI)

+ Generative AI solutions (code, documentation, finance insights)

+ Integrate AI capabilities into:

+ SAP S/4

HANA (Transact / CFIN)

+ Treasury systems (TMS)

+ Flex Ops platforms

+ SAP BTP (AI services, extensions, automation)

** 4. SAP BTP & AI Architecture*
* + Leverage SAP BTP AI services and external AI platforms to build scalable solutions

+ Design clean-core compliant AI extensions

+ Enable real-time data-driven decisioning across Finance systems

+ Ensure seamless integration between AI models and SAP ecosystems

** 5. Digital FTE & Productivity Acceleration*
* + Define and track Digital FTE metrics and value realization

+ Drive automation to:

+ Reduce manual effort

+ Improve cycle times (close, planning, forecasting)

+ Enhance decision quality

+ Partner with Finance leaders to quantify AI-driven business impact

** 6. Data, Governance & Responsible AI*
* + Ensure strong data governance, model integrity, and explainability

+ Establish AI governance frameworks aligned with:

+ Compliance (SOX, audit requirements)

+ Security and privacy standards

+ Mitigate risks related to AI bias, hallucination, and data leakage

** 7. Cross-Functional Leadership & Change Management*
* + Partner with:

+ Finance (FP&A, Controllership, Treasury)

+ Technology (TS, Architecture, Data & AI teams)

+ External vendors and AI partners

+ Drive organizational adoption of AI capabilities

+ Upskill teams on AI tools, automation, and new ways of working

** 8. Innovation & Continuous Improvement*
* + Stay at the forefront of:

+ AI/ML…