Director, AI Transformation Commercial Finance
IFS ·
Were looking for a hands-on AI transformation leader to reimagine our deal review process replacing manual spreadsheet-driven review with agentic AI and intelligent automation. Youll bring deep expertise in applied AI; the commercial finance sales operations and revenue recognition specialists on the team already know the current process and will partner with you closely.
Your job is to see what AI can replace augment or redesign end-to-end. This role will lead the redesign of the process from the ground up covering: Deal approval sales process (DAR deal desk credit checks payment terms) Commercial Finance and Revenue recognition workflows Delivery in parallel with a new CRM implementation so solutions are designed for the target state not retrofitted onto the legacy process You will partner closely with Commercial Finance leadership Sales Operations Deal Desk Revenue Recognition and IT who bring the process knowledge while you bring the AI and automation expertise to redesign how the work gets done.
Key Responsibilities AI Automation Leadership Own the AI/automation strategy and delivery roadmap for the programme from opportunity identification through to deployment Design and deploy agentic AI LLM-based and intelligent automation solutions that replace manual review reconciliation and validation work Build reusable AI agent capability that can extend across the wider finance function over time Set the technical and governance standards for AI use: model risk management human-in-the-loop controls audit trails responsible AI principles Build AI fluency across teams train people to use direct and supervise AI agents day to day Own end-to-end delivery of AI initiatives: from idea design deployment adoption measured by cycle-time reduction and capacity freed up Applied to Deal Approval Revenue Recognition Sales Process Enhance Deal Approval Request (DAR) routing and risk-based approvals Automate credit checks payment terms validation and contract/document consistency checks Automate revenue recognition trigger detection and deal review Partner with the CRM implementation team so DAR/approval automation is designed into the target CRM from the outset not bolted on after go-live Work with Commercial Finance Deal Desk and Revenue Recognition specialists to translate their process knowledge into AI-ready workflows Embedding Scaling Ensure AI solutions align with control frameworks audit requirements and revenue recognition compliance standards (e.g.
ASC 606 / IFRS 15) with support from finance and compliance specialists Strengthen controls through automated validation exception handling audit trails and risk monitoring Standardise workflows across previously siloed regional teams (APJ EMEA NA) Align with broader Finance transformation programmes and sales operating model changes
Qualifications
AI Technology Experience Proven track record designing and deploying agentic AI LLM-based or intelligent automation solutions within a complex operational environment finance insurance legal supply chain or other rules-heavy process settings all transfer well Hands-on experience with LLM orchestration agent design and workflow automation / RPA platforms (e.g.
Copilot UiPath Power Automate custom LLM agent frameworks) Experience building the business case and value realisation model for AI investment quantifying capacity freed cycle time reduced error rates improved Understanding of AI governance model risk management and responsible AI principles Experience integrating AI/automation with CRM or ERP systems and their underlying data architecture Helpful Not Essential Exposure to commercial finance deal desk sales finance or revenue operations processes or genuine curiosity to learn them quickly alongside specialists who know the current process Experience operating in a multi-entity international organisation with global sales operations Leadership Track record leading enterprise-wide AI or technology transformation programmes across multiple regions or business units (sector-agnostic) Proven ability to drive adoption and behavioural change among non-technical teams Additional Information : We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences.
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