Finance Analyst - AI

Reference: 4839527Job ID: 5422016Posted: 2026-10-27Closing date: 2026-11-27Location: ManchesterSalary: 50,000 - 60,000 +bonus (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Banking & Financial Services / Senior Finance QualifiedCompany: HaysConsultant: Katherine O'BrienHays office: Manchester — 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly PlazaPhone: 07916397221Email: kate.obrien1@hays.comYour new companyAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Transformation Specialist to join a large, established organisation undergoing continued investment in its finance processes and digital capabilities. This is a hybrid role, with a minimum of two days per week in the office and the remainder working from home. Your new roleAs a Finance Transformation Specialist, you’ll use your Finance and accounting experience to identify where digital tools, automation and AI can improve financial processes, controls, data quality and decision-making. You’ll work closely with Finance and technology colleagues to understand business requirements, evaluate opportunities and support the implementation of automation, analytics and AI-enabled solutions. You’ll help shape and support a prioritised portfolio of finance digitisation opportunities, ensuring each initiative has a clear Finance need, measurable value and appropriate governance. You’ll use your understanding of accounting principles, Finance processes and controls to identify opportunities for digitisation, automation and AI, translating Finance requirements into clear use cases for digital tools and AI-enabled solutions. You’ll also assess the quality and suitability of Finance data, support the design and testing of new solutions and help improve the accuracy, timeliness, efficiency and control of Finance activities.What you'll need to succeedYou’ll have strong experience within Finance or accounting, with a sound understanding of financial processes, reporting, controls and data. This Finance foundation will allow you to identify relevant digitisation opportunities, challenge requirements and ensure solutions deliver accurate and controlled financial outcomes. You’ll also bring practical experience of digital tools, automation, data analytics or AI, together with the ability to connect technology possibilities to real Finance requirements. Experience supporting the design, testing or implementation of technology-enabled solutions within a Finance or accounting environment would be particularly relevant. What you'll get in returnThis is an excellent opportunity to take on a role at the heart of Finance transformation, combining your Finance and accounting knowledge with digital technology, automation and AI. You’ll have the opportunity to influence how Finance operates, work closely with both Finance and technology teams and support the delivery of meaningful improvements across the organisation. You’ll also benefit from a hybrid working pattern, with a minimum of two days per week in the office and the remainder working from home. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4839527 - Katherine O'Brien