Financial Analyst

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to lead the financial modelling and quantitative analysis for the AI Transformation Assessment, developing a comprehensive cost / investment model, ROI projections, and a fully quantified Business & Investment Case that demonstrates the financial and strategic value of becoming an AI-empowered organisation. Ensure alignment with customer’s financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities / Duties:

• Design and maintain complex financial models capturing cost structures, effort estimates, productivity gains, and long-term ROI across multiple departments.
• Conduct baseline financial assessments of current operations, identifying cost inefficiencies and potential automation savings.
• Develop scenario projections (Conservative, Base, Ambitious) that illustrate investment pathways, payback periods, and breakeven points.
• Quantify tangible and intangible benefits, including efficiency gains, risk reduction, workforce redeployment, and audience growth impact.
• Consolidate all quantitative findings into a robust and defensible Business & Investment Case, supported by sensitivity and risk analyses.
• Partner with the AI Project Manager, Business Analysts, Technical SMEs, and Department Heads to validate assumptions and align financial outputs with operational realities.
• Prepare executive-ready dashboards and summaries, translating analytical results into actionable insights for decision-makers.
• Support Steering Committee presentations by articulating key financial narratives, trade-offs, and recommendations.

Expected Outcomes

• A fully developed and validated financial model quantifying the investment, cost savings, and ROI associated with Customer’s AI Transformation initiatives.
• A comprehensive Business & Investment Case, integrating departmental inputs, automation benefits, and infrastructure costs into a unified financial framework.
• Clearly defined scenarios (Conservative, Base, Ambitious) outlining alternative investment paths, payback periods, and financial risks.
• A set of executive dashboards and summaries presenting key financial insights, efficiency gains, and expected returns in a clear, decision-ready format.
• Documented financial assumptions, dependencies, and sensitivities to support transparent and evidence-based decision making.
• Integration of financial outputs into the final AI Transformation Roadmap, aligning funding priorities with business value and implementation feasibility.
• Presentation of the quantified ROI and value-creation potential to Customer’s leadership and Steering Committee for approval of the next transformation phase.

Requirements

Required Qualifications / Skills:

• 15+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, corporate finance, and strategic investment analysis, preferably within media, technology-driven or transformation environments.
• Proven track record of building complex financial and ROI models for large-scale programmes.
• Strong command of advanced financial modelling tools.
• Demonstrated ability to convert financial data into clear business insights and executive-level storytelling.
• Deep understanding of cost allocation, benefit realisation, and value-creation frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and explain financial concepts to non-finance audiences.

Desirable Qualifications / Skills:

• Prior experience in media, SaaS, data analytics, or digital transformation initiatives is strongly preferred.
• Previous involvement in AI-related projects is a plus.
• Experience with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).

Benefits

• Be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of data-driven decision-making.
• Work across diverse industries solving real-world problems with innovative solutions.
• Competitive compensation with growth and learning opportunities.
• Supportive environment promoting collaboration and continuous improvement.