Artificial Intelligence (AI) Business Partner Shared Services

WSP; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Middle East is looking for an experienced AI Business Partner to lead the strategic transformation of operational functions through AI automation and advanced analytics. This role is crucial in aligning local operations with global standards and driving improvements across Finance, HR, Procurement, IT, and Legal.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Finance transformation, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a deep understanding of data analytics tools. This opportunity is based in the United Arab Emirates and emphasizes collaboration and innovative AI solutions for business challenges.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years experience in business or finance transformation.
• Strong track record in Finance transformation.
• Deep understanding of Finance operations and controls.
• Experience with AI and automation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement AI-driven solutions across Shared Services.
• Partner with leadership to define a clear AI-enabled transformation roadmap.
• Translate challenges into structured AI use cases.
• Lead AI application across Finance processes.

Skills

AI-driven solutions

Financial transformation

Stakeholder management

Data and analytics tools

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline

Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA)

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Power Automate

UiPath

Power BI

Tableau

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Overview

WSP Middle East is seeking an experienced AI Business Partner for Shared Services to lead the strategic transformation of core operational functions through AI automation and advanced analytics. The role operates at a regional level while aligning with global strategies, platforms, and standards to ensure consistency and scalability across WSP.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritise and implement AI‑driven solutions across Shared Services including Finance, HR, Procurement, IT, and Legal.
• Partner with Shared Services and business unit leadership to define and deliver a clear AI‑enabled transformation roadmap.
• Translate operational and functional challenges into structured, high‑impact AI use cases aligned to business priorities.
• Build and manage a pipeline of initiatives from identification through to deployment and scale.
• Ensure regional solutions are aligned with global platforms, governance and technology standards.
• Represent Shared Services within enterprise AI governance and transformation forums.
• Lead the application of AI across core Finance processes, driving improvements through AI‑led automation, predictive analytics, anomaly detection and intelligent workflows.
• Embed value tracking and performance discipline across all Finance‑focused initiatives.
• Lead the development and rollout of AI capability programmes across WSP Middle East, delivered through Shared Services and applied across all business units.
• Create role‑based learning pathways, toolkits, guidance and enablement frameworks that embed AI into everyday workflows.
• Establish communities of practice and champion networks to drive sustained capability growth.
• Track adoption, capability uplift and business impact continuously, refining the approach.
• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of AI initiatives from business case through to deployment and value realisation.
• Drive adoption of Generative AI, RPA, process mining, intelligent document processing and advanced analytics across Shared Services.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure and aligned with enterprise architecture and data standards.
• Coordinate delivery across multi‑country matrixed environments, balancing local needs with global alignment.
• Lead structured change and engagement approaches to ensure strong adoption of AI solutions.
• Build organisational confidence in AI as a practical enabler of day‑to‑day work.
• Establish governance aligned with Finance, Audit and Shared Services requirements, ensuring compliance with data privacy, regulatory and intellectual property standards.
• Define and track KPIs, benefits realisation and programme performance, and deliver clear executive‑level reporting on outcomes and progress.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years experience in business or finance transformation, with clear delivery accountability.
• Strong track record in Finance transformation, including implementation of AI, automation, or data‑driven solutions.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline; professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA) preferred.
• Deep understanding of Finance operations, controls and performance management.
• Experience working within Shared Services, GBS, or similar operating models.
• Experience delivering capability or learning programmes linked to digital or AI adoption.
• Strong stakeholder management, with the ability to engage senior leadership and operational teams.
• Experience working in regional roles with global alignment requirements.
• Hands‑on approach with accountability for delivery, adoption and outcomes.
• Experience with AI and automation platforms (e.g. Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate, UiPath or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of data and analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Exposure to process mining and workflow optimisation tools.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle or equivalent).
• Understanding of data governance, security and compliance within Finance environments.

Desirable Experience

• Background in a professional services, engineering or consulting environment.
• Exposure to AI applications across HR, Procurement, IT or Legal functions.
• Familiarity with Middle East operating environments.
• Experience in operating model or Shared Services transformation.