Finance Transformation Manager - AI​/Automation - IR35

Finance Transformation Manager - AI / Automation - INSIDE IR35

Our client, a financial services business, are recruiting for a Finance Transformation Manager - AI / Automation to join the team on a contract basis at their offices in Basingstoke

• Lead the delivery of AI driven automation across AP, AR, reconciliations, and controls testing, creating smarter, faster, and more reliable finance processes.
• Build intelligent workflows and exception handling using a blend of AI capabilities and leading RPA tools.
• Use technologies such as UiPath/Blue Prism, OCR, Alteryx, and AI models to optimise transactional activity and enhance operational efficiency.
• Integrate automation with ERP systems to improve data flow, accuracy, and real-time reporting.
• Continuously refine and enhance automation solutions using performance data, testing insights, and user feedback.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma approaches to identify bottlenecks and deliver measurable process improvements.
• Automate controls testing and compliance monitoring, ensuring solutions are robust, auditable, and well‑documented.
• Work closely with finance operations, IT, and compliance teams to ensure automation aligns to business priorities and delivers tangible value.
• Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, promoting the benefits, scalability, and future potential of AI‑powered automation.

• Proven experience in process improvement and finance operations, ideally within a high volume environment.
• Hands on expertise with automation technologies such as UiPath, Blue Prism, OCR, Alteryx, and AI-driven exception handling.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems and how to integrate them effectively with automation platforms.
• A track record of delivering automation projects iteratively, at scale, and with measurable business impact.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (or similar process improvement credentials) is highly beneficial.
• Background in finance operations or automation consulting is a strong advantage.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership skills.
• Experience leading or managing teams, with the ability to inspire and develop others.