Sr. Director - Finance Data, Analytics and AI

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

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About The Position

This leadership role is part of the Global Data, Insights & Analytics (GDIA) team within Enterprise Technology and supports the Finance organization. The role works closely with Finance, particularly the Finance Operational Excellence (FOX) team, to support Finance modernization and transformation while aligning with GDIA’s data strategy and governance frameworks. The position helps define and execute Finance-specific data and AI strategy, builds and leads a high-performing team, and partners with the AI Advancement Center, Data Platform and Engineering teams, and ERP technology teams to establish the infrastructure, governance, and AI capabilities needed for Finance transformation. It requires strong technical leadership, deep expertise in data science and AI, and a track record of measurable business impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in analytics, data science, or AI roles.
• 6+ years of experience in a leadership role building and managing high-performing data, analytics, and AI teams.
• Experience supporting corporate finance functions such as FP&A, Accounting, Tax, Audit, or Treasury.
• Demonstrated expertise in statistical modeling, machine-learning algorithms, and generative AI, and their practical application to business problems.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a quantitative field.
• Proficiency in data science programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL.
• Experience with generative AI/ML Ops practices and tools for deploying and managing production generative AI/ML tools at scale.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business terms for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, particularly in a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize Finance workflows that can be enhanced with data, analytics, and AI.
• Champion GDIA’s democratized AI and analytics capabilities across the Finance organization.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of data scientists, AI engineers, product managers, and software engineers.
• Foster innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, and accountability within the team.
• Provide technical and strategic guidance and ensure best practices in data quality and AI development.
• Identify opportunities to use artificial intelligence to improve Finance processes and workflows.
• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of AI/ML solutions, from ideation and prototyping through deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Embed responsible AI practices, including fairness, transparency, and privacy, in AI initiatives.
• Partner with the FOX team to enable its transformation strategy and execute its enterprise-level AI initiative.
• Collaborate with GDIA’s AI Advancement Center and Data Platform and Engineering teams, as well as ERP teams in Corporate Staffs Technology.
• Serve as the primary interface between Finance and the broader GDIA organization, ensuring alignment, sharing best practices, and leveraging enterprise-wide data assets and capabilities.
• Establish KPIs and metrics to measure the effectiveness and business impact of Finance data, analytics, and AI initiatives.
• Present technical data, analytics, and AI solutions clearly and compellingly to Finance executive leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director