Innovation and Automation Expert

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About The Role
We are looking for a curious, tech-savvy, and data-driven Innovation Analyst to support finance transformation initiatives.

Reporting to the Finance Innovation Lead, this role will play a critical part in identifying improvement opportunities, developing automation solutions, building dashboards, and providing insights through analytics and storytelling. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in finance, a passion for innovation, and hands-on experience with data tools and automation platforms.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist the Innovation Lead in identifying, designing, and implementing automation and process improvement initiatives across the finance function.
• Build and maintain SQL queries, scripts, and logic to support reporting automation and data extraction.
• Develop interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools to support decision-making.
• Support end-to-end project activities including documentation, testing, stakeholder updates, and post-implementation reviews.
• Perform financial and operational data analysis to uncover trends, inefficiencies, and areas of opportunity.
• Contribute to building strong business cases with clear problem statements, data insights, and ROI projections.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance, IT, and Operations to ensure smooth execution of innovation projects.
• Help promote a continuous improvement mindset by contributing ideas and sharing best practices.

Experience/skills You Need To Be Successful In This Role

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a finance, data, or process improvement role.
• Proficiency in SQL or other automation tools (e.g., Alteryx, Python, VBA, Power Automate).
• Hands-on experience with data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Familiarity with finance processes such as P2P-AP, P2P Ops, R2R, Credit Management, OTC - Billing and OTC - Subscription.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present data in a clear, compelling manner.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project support skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in working with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle - Fusion).
• Knowledge of financial controls, compliance, and business partnering.
• Familiarity with AI, machine learning, or predictive analytics in a finance context.

What's in it for you? Our Benefits:

Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), health coverage (medical, dental & vision insurance), 401k and company match, enhanced family leave packages, and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here.

Further Information
The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help.