Compensation: $84,000 – $134,000 annually Position Overview Our client who is a large automotive manufacturer is looking for a Finance Systems Lead to join their team. This role will focus on data analytics and AI-enabled technologies to deliver strategic financial and operational insights that support profitability and operational excellence across multiple divisions. The position will lead S/4HANA implementation activities for Finance, coordinating requirements, testing support, and post-go-live reporting enhancements in collaboration with divisional stakeholders and IT teams. The role also provides ongoing ad hoc analytical support to the Vice President, Finance. What will you be doing? Lead implementation of advanced analytics, AI, automation, and reporting solutions across finance operations. Develop dashboards, KPIs, and reporting frameworks to support operational and financial performance. Assess financial controls, identify gaps, and recommend process improvements using AI-enabled tools. Coordinate monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including intercompany reconciliations Support quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes, including consolidation of divisional financials and preparation of management presentations. Analyze variances between actual, forecasted, and budgeted results and recommend corrective actions. Support profitability improvement initiatives and executive decision-making through ad hoc financial analyses. Lead the finance workstream for SAP S/4HANA deployment and stabilization activities. Partner with divisional teams and corporate IT to define reporting requirements, support testing and user readiness, and drive adoption of standardized finance processes. Work closely with Finance Managers, the VP of Finance, and cross-functional teams including Finance, Operations, and HR. Collaborate with divisional and corporate IT teams to deploy AI tools, automation solutions, and reporting platforms. Must Haves Minimum 3 years of experience in finance, FP&A, accounting, or IT-enabled finance roles within a data-driven environment. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or a related discipline with finance exposure. Hands‑on experience applying analytics, AI, and automation tools such as Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and Perplexity to finance processes. SAP ERP exposure, including experience supporting or participating in ERP implementation initiatives. Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills with strong systems and data integration capabilities. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills with the ability to present complex insights to non‑financial stakeholders. #J-18808-Ljbffr