Finance AI Lead

KION Group•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Dematic is establishing a new Finance AI team to accelerate the responsible adoption of AI automation across the function. The lead for Strategy & Enablement in the Finance AI area will coordinate the full scope of initiatives related to Finance AI. This involves establishing direction, identifying and ranking use cases, maintaining robust oversight, and promoting adoption and value achievement. This role serves as the main bridge between Finance leadership, process owners, and AI/technology teams. It ensures AI solutions address real Finance problems, align with enterprise standards, and deliver measurable business impact. The role acts as both strategic owner and hands-on enablement leader, from vision through deployment and sustained value delivery.

Requirements

7+ years expertise in Finance, Finance Transformation, FP&A, Controllership, Analytics, or Digital Strategy roles
Strong understanding of Finance processes, controls, and regulatory environments
Proven track record of translating business needs into structured requirements and initiatives
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives across Finance or technology teams
Strong executive communication, business partnership, and influencing skills
Experience driving analytics, automation, AI, or digital transformation initiatives
Familiarity with AI / ML concepts and data platforms (hands-on technical development not required)
Experience developing business cases and tracking return on investment
Exposure to ERP platforms such as SAP
Experience in global, matrixed organizations
Organizational change or transformation leadership experience

Responsibilities

Own and articulate the AI vision for Global Finance, aligned with Dematic’s enterprise digital, data, and automation strategy
Define, maintain, and evolve the roadmap for financial artificial intelligence, balancing near-term impact with long-term capability development
Translate executive leadership priorities into a prioritized portfolio of AI-enabled initiatives
Continuously assess emerging AI capabilities and their applicability to Finance use cases
Partner with Finance teams (FP&A, Function Controlling, Project Management, Accounting, etc.) to identify AI-ready opportunities
Translate Finance workflows, decision processes, and challenges into clear, actionable AI use cases
Develop case studies and benefit analysis models, including efficiency gains, cost savings, risk reduction, and decision-quality improvements
Support prioritization of initiatives based on value, feasibility, risk, and business readiness
Act as the primary liaison between Finance process owners and AI technical teams, ensuring shared understanding of requirements and constraints
Ensure Finance domain knowledge, controls, and business logic are embedded into AI solution development
Advocate for practical, usable solutions that resolve real problems and fit Finance ways of working
Own AI governance for Finance, including data privacy, model risk management, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance
Ensure AI solutions align with financial controls, internal governance standards, and external regulations
Establish Finance AI standards, policies, and operating models for responsible and ethical AI use
Partner with Risk, Compliance, IT, and Internal Audit to ensure transparency and control
Coordinate pilot programs and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with Finance end users
Validate outputs, capture feedback, and ensure solutions meet business and control requirements
Lead change management, training, and AI literacy across the Finance organization
Develop user materials, job aids, and communication plans to support adoption and behavioral change
Define and analyze key performance indicators and value realization metrics for Finance AI initiatives
Assess live AI solutions to ensure continued performance, accuracy, and adoption
Surface issues, risks, and improvement opportunities to technical and Finance leadership
Provide regular executive updates to leadership on progress, benefits, and roadmap
Partner closely with IT, Digital, and Data teams on AI architecture, platforms, security, and scalability
Ensure Finance AI solutions leverage enterprise-aligned, secure, and reusable technology foundations
Balance innovation speed with sustainability, control, and integration