Senior Manager - Finance AI & Data Strategy (Utilities)
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Job description
As an AI & Data Strategy Senior Manager focused on CFO & Enterprise Value, you will:
- 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.
- Build the business case and roadmap - 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.
- Ability to travel up to 80%; travel as needed based on client expectations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- 7+ years of experience in Finance functional roles or Finance transformation consulting - you have direct, hands-on experience working within or transforming Finance functions (FP&A, Controllership, Financial Close, Treasury, or Tax)
- 7+ years of AI & Data experience - including solutioning, designing, or delivering AI & Data projects, with demonstrated application to Finance use cases
- 7+ years of high-value consulting experience, including large-scale delivery with minimal oversight and proven ability to lead workstreams and meet deadlines
- 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)
Nice to Have:
- Master's degree in a relevant field (Finance, Data Science, Computer Science, Business, or related)
- Experience with Finance AI platforms and tools (e.g., Anaplan, OneStream, SAP, Oracle EPM, Workiva, or AI-native Finance tools)
- Familiarity with Finance regulatory and compliance frameworks relevant to AI (SOX, IFRS, GAAP)
Benefits & conditions
401(k), Health insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Disability insurance, Paid holidays, We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. 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 04/27/2026. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:
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