GALENT are recruiting for a Head of AI & Strategic Projects – Commercial Finance opportunity for an experienced commercial finance professional based in Central London.
This is a newly created and highly strategic role sitting at the intersection of strategic finance, finance transformation and AI within a global organisation.
The role will support the adoption and governance of AI tools across the Commercial Finance function while partnering with senior leadership across a small but strategically important part of the business. You will provide financial insight on investment decisions, AI adoption and key strategic initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
• Acting as the finance lead for AI initiatives and a newly created AI-driven production area
• Implementing AI tools to enhance forecasting, reporting and financial analysis
• Establishing governance frameworks and ROI tracking for AI initiatives
• Reviewing investment proposals and supporting strategic capital allocation decisions
• Conducting post-investment reviews and strategic analysis
• Driving improvements in reporting, data quality and financial insight
Candidate requirements:
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong commercial finance and financial modelling experience
• Experience in strategic finance, transformation, or cross‑functional projects
• Excellent analytical and stakeholder management skills
• Interest in AI, data or technology-enabled finance transformation
• Advanced Excel skills (data visualisation tools advantageous)
Candidates can come from any industry background provided they bring strong commercial finance experience and the ability to operate in a strategic and evolving environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior finance professional to work at the intersection of finance, technology and innovation