Finance Transformation Analyst - AI & Emerging Tech (Contract)

Airbus•Herndon, VA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Finance Transformation Analyst - AI & Emerging Tech (Contract) to join our Finance Transformation Team based in Herndon, VA. This is a high-impact, forward-looking role designed to lead the integration of Artificial Intelligence within the Finance function. As the AI lead for the Finance Transformation team, the incumbent is responsible for enforcing standard Airbus Finance Transformation Strategies while pioneering "Agentic Finance"—the use of AI agents, Large Language Models (LLMs), and machine learning to automate complex workflows. This role transcends traditional reporting, focusing on building the Future of Finance by identifying, developing, and scaling AI use cases that drive operational excellence across North America. The person will also be responsible for ensuring that the company’s financial systems and processes comply with relevant laws and regulations and plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity and legal compliance of the financial operations. They will ensure the full lifecycle of projects by following the Airbus project management methodology and will be responsible for delivering the solutions through to entry into service. This role will interact with all the Airbus Functions including Procurement, Digital, Customer Services, Logistic, Production, Human-Resources and with multiple Stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Analytics, Accounting, Information Systems or related field of study.
2–5 years of experience in Finance or Accounting.
Proven experience in financial analysis combined with a strong background in implementing transformation and AI-driven projects.
Deep understanding of the "Why" behind the numbers before automating the "How."
Eligible for employment in US
Fluent English

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree is highly preferred.
Additional Languages appreciated (German, Spanish and French etc.)
Previous Airbus work experience in finance transformation
Hybrid Fluency: A blend of 2+ years in Finance/Accounting combined with practical experience in Python, SQL, and LLM frameworks.
Hands-on experience with Agentic AI to automate multi-step financial workflows.
Proficiency in SAP environments (S4Hana, Fiori GUI), SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), and visualization tools like Tableau.
Experience integrating AI within Google Cloud Vertex AI or similar enterprise suites and ERP environments.
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex organizational needs into actionable human capital strategies and digital programs.

Responsibilities

Deliver on the Finance Transformation roadmap by driving the adoption of existing and new AI solutions.
Implement AI-based tools & integrate AI further into the Finance Function as a primary point of contact for AI-related use cases.
Identify and develop AI use cases that deliver measurable value and efficiency to the finance teams.
Build ML-driven models for revenue forecasting, cash flow, and variance analysis.
Act as the internal "AI Coach" for the finance team.
Promote awareness and understanding of AI technologies across the North American finance teams.
Provide leadership in ensuring consistent use of the Airbus project methodology.
Be an expert to manage high-risk & complex projects while leveraging cross-functional resources and capabilities.
Support the transition from legacy processes to modern solutions.
Promote the usage of modern interfaces to enhance user experience and data integrity.
Act as the team’s lead in crafting and refining prompts for Large Language Models (LLMs) to extract insights and automate financial narratives.
Secure data consistency across ERPs (P11, AP1, PAM, PEA, PFW & EC2) by leveraging AI for real-time anomaly and fraud detection and establish protocols to secure the month-end close and ensure absolute data integrity.
Spearhead the transition from MS Office-based workflows to AI-integrated platforms treating data as a product rather than a file.
Develop and execute meticulous project plans, encompassing scope definition, resource allocation, risk assessment, and change management strategies, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.
Create and maintain detailed process documentation, including configuration guides, user manuals, and standard operating procedures, fostering knowledge transfer and ensuring long-term system sustainability.
Collaborate closely with the European extended team and local stakeholders across Functions and Divisions to ensure regional alignment with global standards.
Promote awareness and understanding of AI technologies across the North American finance community.
Ensure AI automation maintains the integrity of the Airbus SoD matrix and internal control frameworks.
Enforce the "Airbus Way of Working" by ensuring AI tools do not create "shadow processes" but instead reinforce the core Finance Transformation strategy.
Secure data integrity and consistency for financial reporting through the use of advanced data tools.
Regularly audit algorithms for transparency, fairness, and strict regulatory compliance (ICSA/SOX).
Manage global rollouts, system upgrades, and high-level support for finance transformation throughout the project lifecycle.
Facilitate seamless Year-end and Period-end closing activities, empowering end-users to execute complex tasks and reporting.
Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA), After-Action Reviews (AAR), and Post-Implementation Reviews to address outcomes and drive continuous process improvement.
Conduct extensive training sessions and author comprehensive user manuals and documentation for business stakeholders.
Apply advanced analytical reasoning to prioritize high-volume data and develop strategic, multi-scenario solutions.
Other tasks as requested