Finance Process Improvement & AI Automation Project60-Day Business Improvement AssignmentObjective
Novograf is seeking an exceptional undergraduate or postgraduate student with strengths in Finance, Data Analytics, AI and Process Automation to undertake a focused 60-day business improvement assignment.
The purpose of the project is to review, simplify and automate key finance and reporting processes, reducing manual administration, improving reporting quality and creating a more scalable finance function.
Project Scope
The successful candidate will work directly with the Managing Director and Finance Team to:
Finance Reporting
* Automate monthly P&L reporting
* Improve management reporting visibility
* Reduce manual spreadsheet manipulation
* Create automated reporting dashboards
Sales Invoicing
* Review current sales invoice processes
* Automate transition from internal documentation to client-facing invoices
* Reduce manual editing and formatting
* Improve consistency and efficiency
Weekly & Monthly Finance Activities
* Review recurring finance administration
* Identify automation opportunities
* Simplify repetitive manual tasks
* Implement practical AI and workflow solutions
Business Intelligence & Automation
* Assess opportunities using:
* Microsoft Copilot
* Power BI
* Power Automate
* AI workflow tools
* Data visualisation and reporting platforms
Success Measures
Within 60 days we expect:
* Automated monthly P&L reporting
* Automated weekly commercial reporting
* Significant reduction in manual invoice preparation
* Improved management information visibility
* Minimum three finance processes automated
* Clear roadmap for future automation opportunities
DeliverablesDay 15
Current State Assessment
* Process mapping
* Pain points identified
* Quick wins prioritised
Day 30
Automation Pilot Phase
* Initial solutions implemented
* Early productivity gains demonstrated
Day 45
Expansion Phase
* Additional finance processes automated
* Dashboard reporting introduced
Day 60
Final Presentation
* Demonstration of completed automation
* Annual time saving estimates
* Recommended future roadmap
* Handover documentation
Candidate Profile
We are looking for an individual who combines:
* Finance understanding
* Strong analytical capability
* AI and automation curiosity
* Practical problem-solving skills
* Confidence challenging existing ways of working
* Must be within commuting distance of our offices in East Kilbride.
This is not a traditional internship.
It is a hands-on business improvement project with the opportunity to deliver meaningful and measurable change within a growing Employee Owned business.