Senior Manager - Finance AI & Data Strategy

About the role

We are seeking experienced professionals to join our team as AI & Data Strategy Senior Managers focused on CFO & Enterprise Value. Our clients need advisors who can credibly engage with CFOs and Finance leadership, combining Finance domain fluency with hands-on AI and data expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance-specific AI strategy engagements — define a compelling vision for how data and AI can reinvent core Finance functions including FP&A, Controllership, Financial Close, Treasury, and Tax.
• Apply an engineering problem-solving mindset — creatively identify where AI, automation, and data solutions can eliminate friction, reduce manual effort, and generate new insight within Finance processes.
• Conduct Finance AI and Data Assessments — evaluate the maturity of a client's Finance data assets, technology stack, and AI readiness to identify highest-value transformation opportunities.
• Design Finance Process Reinvention — map current Finance processes, identify AI intervention points, and develop future-state process designs that embed intelligence at their core.
• Develop Finance AI Functional Designs — translate Finance process requirements into AI solution designs, working closely with technology and data engineering teams to ensure buildability and fit.
• Create investment profiles, value models, and sequenced roadmaps to deliver Finance AI transformations with measurable ROI.
• Shape AI Operating Model design — define the people, processes, governance, and technology structures needed to sustain AI-enabled Finance operations.
• Infuse Responsible AI — embed ethical AI principles into Finance AI strategy and solution design, ensuring auditability, explainability, and compliance with Finance regulatory requirements.
• Build trusted client relationships — serve as a credible advisor to CFOs and Finance leadership, combining Finance domain fluency with hands-on AI and data expertise.
• Originate and shape new opportunities — lead go-to-market activities, develop points of view, and drive the full sales cycle for Finance AI & Data engagements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 7+ years of experience in Finance functional roles or Finance transformation consulting
• 7+ years of AI & Data experience
• 7+ years of high-value consulting experience, including large-scale delivery with minimal oversight
• 2+ years in AI & Data delivery specifically within finance space
• Demonstrable experience with one or more of the following in a Finance context: Finance AI Strategy & Business Case development, Finance Data Assessment, Finance AI Technology Assessment, Finance Process Reinvention, Finance Process AI Functional Design, AI Operating Model Design for Finance functions
• Experience leading senior-level (C-suite or C-level minus 1) conversations, including with CFOs and Finance leadership
• Engineering problem-solver mindset — ability to apply technology creatively to complex Finance business problems
• Strong program management and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Driven and entrepreneurial: ability to originate and shape new deals and lead go-to-market activities
• Excellent leadership and people skills: proven ability to build effective teams, foster collaboration and inclusion, and build strong client relationships
• Fluent in English (both spoken and written)

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field (Finance, Data Science, Computer Science, Business, or related) is preferred
• Experience with Finance AI platforms and tools (e.g., Anaplan, OneStream, SAP, Oracle EPM, Workiva, or AI-native Finance tools) is a plus
• Familiarity with Finance regulatory and compliance frameworks relevant to AI (SOX, IFRS, GAAP) is a plus

Skills

• Ability to travel up to 80%

Benefits

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 08/13/2026.

Pay

Annual Salary Range: $132,500 to $338,300

Schedule

Ability to travel up to 80% as needed based on client expectations.