Finance Gen AI Manger

Job Description:

Finance Gen AI Manger

Location: Paddington or Slough + Hybrid Working

Salary: £61,000-71,000+ Bonus + Benefits

As the Finance Gen AI Manager will play a key role in implementing the integration of AI-driven solutions within the finance function to enhance evaluative and planning capabilities. You will identify Gen AI use cases, exploring market technologies, and collaborating with the Digital Technologies team to develop and scale Proof of Concepts (POCs) and Minimal Viable Products (MVPs). You will co-develop solutions with third-party vendors in a rapidly evolving space, combining financial expertise with a passion for AI innovation to transform financial reporting and support strategic decision-making as part of the company’s growth strategy.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or equivalent experience.
• Experience in FP&A, business partnering, and financial analysis.
• Proficient skills in predictive modelling, financial forecasting, and data analysis.
• Knowledge of AI, data analytics, and machine learning (Python, R) preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and ability to assess digital solutions and technologies.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Identify and implement AI-driven automation and insights to enhance financial processes, including analysis, planning, and forecasting.
• Collaborate with finance, data science, and IT teams to integrate generative AI solutions into financial systems and processes.
• Stay updated on Gen AI technologies, working with the Digital Technologies team to evaluate and apply the best solutions for Mars.
• Oversee data governance to ensure the quality and accuracy of financial data for AI modelling.
• Steer adoption of AI tools within FP&A and align AI-driven insights with broader business objectives.
• In the first 12 months, the Finance Gen AI Manager will enhance the Gen AI Proof of concepts done in Q4 2024, work on scaling and rolling out the solution across the segments and units globally and innovate to expand and improve the capabilities of the solution.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
• Access Rover, Mars UK’s new hub for Rewards, Offers, Vouchers, and Recognition, featuring cashback, exclusive deals, shopping discounts, and a recognition wall to celebrate colleagues' achievements.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.