Finance AI Analyst

Imec; Vlaams-Brabant; Remote; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IMEC, headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, seeks a Finance AI Analyst to explore and bring new AI capabilities into the Finance organization. You will identify opportunities where AI can improve finance processes, evaluate AI models and tooling, and turn ideas into practical solutions.

You will work closely with Finance, IT, Data & AI and Enterprise Architecture to ensure secure, scalable solutions aligned with IMEC's technology landscape, while advancing digital transformation and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Data Science, Engineering, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional experience with artificial intelligence, generative AI, data/AI solutions or digital transformation.
• Strong hands-on understanding of modern AI technologies, including LLMs and AI agents.
• Experience with AI models and tooling and comfort with APIs, platforms and dev tools.
• Ability to distinguish when AI is appropriate vs automation/analytics.
• Experience in Finance or ERP/SAP is a plus but not required.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities where AI can improve finance processes.
• Evaluate AI models and tooling and develop prototypes.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT and Data & AI to ensure secure, scalable solutions.
• Translate business challenges into practical AI solutions.
• Support deployment of AI prototypes into scalable solutions with IT ownership.
• Stay up-to-date with AI developments and governance standards.
• Measure impact and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Artificial intelligence

Data science

Big data

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree

Job description

Finance AI Analyst

What you will do

The Finance AI Analyst is responsible for exploringand bringing new AI capabilities into the Finance organization. You identifyopportunities where AI can improve finance processes, evaluate relevant AImodels and tooling and turn promising ideas into practical solutions.

To do so, you work closely with Finance colleagues tounderstand business needs and opportunities, while collaborating with IT, Data& AI and other technology experts to ensure solutions are secure, scalableand aligned with imec's technology landscape.

The ideal job candidate combines strong hands-onknowledge of AI and emerging AI technologies with a strong interest in businessprocesses, digital transformation and continuous improvement. You do not needto be a Finance expert: you will work together with Finance process experts andIT specialists to bring your AI expertise into the organization.

Identify andprioritize opportunities where AI can create value within Finance, togetherwith Finance stakeholders and process owners.

• Explore how AI can enhance existing Finance tools and ways of working, including Excel-based analysis, reporting and data modelling, as well as contract analysis, data quality analysis and compliance checks.
• Explore and evaluate emerging AI technologies, models and tooling, including generative AI, large language models (LLMs), AI agents and AI-enabled automation.
• Develop prototypes and proof-of-concepts to demonstrate the potential of AI for Finance and validate ideas with users.
• Translate business challenges and process opportunities into practical AI solutions, determining when to use AI, traditional automation, analytics or a combination of technologies.
• Work with Finance colleagues to experiment with AI and identify opportunities to improve productivity, process quality, reporting, analysis and decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with IT, Data & AI and Enterprise Architecture to assess technical feasibility and ensure alignment with imec's architecture, security, data and AI governance standards.
• Act as the bridge between Finance and IT for AI-related initiatives, translating Finance needs into AI concepts and technical requirements.
• Support the transition of successful AI prototypes into scalable solutions, with IT taking ownership of enterprise technology, integration, security and operations where appropriate.
• Keep up-to-date with developments in AI models, platforms and tooling and assess their relevance for Finance.
• Contribute to responsible and effective adoption of AI within Finance by sharing knowledge, developing guidelines and supporting users in understanding both the possibilities and limitations of AI.
• Measure the impact and adoption of AI solutions and continuously identify opportunities for improvement.

What we do for you

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth.

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits.

Who you are

• You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Data Science, Engineering, Business, Economics, or a similar field.
• You have relevant professional experience with artificial intelligence, generative AI, data/AI solutions, digital transformation or a similar domain.
• You have a strong practical understanding of modern AI technologies, including LLMs, generative AI and AI agents.
• You have hands-on experience with AI models and tooling and are comfortable experimenting with AI APIs, platforms and development tools.
• You understand the strengths and limitations of AI and can distinguish when AI is appropriate from when traditional automation, analytics or business rules are a better solution.
• Experience with business process analysis, automation or digital transformation is a plus.
• Experience in Finance, financial systems or ERP/SAP is considered a plus but is not required.
• You are curious, hands-on and proactive, with a strong interest in emerging AI technologies and their practical application.
• You are a convincing communicator and have good listening and stakeholder management skills.
• You are comfortable working across Finance and IT and collaborating with both business and technical experts.
• You have good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• You are fluent in English; good knowledge of Dutch is considered as a plus.

IMEC and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. IMEC will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (hereafter “Agency”) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge. IMEC will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have a prior written agreement with IMEC, validated by its HR department, in place regarding a specific job opening and allowing to submit resumes.