AI-Driven Controllership Transformation Analyst

Gartner; Paris; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

World-class benefits

Job summary

Gartner is seeking an Analyst to provide research and advisory to global clients. The role focuses on transforming AP/AR and financial close using AI and automation to drive efficiency and strategic CFO outcomes.

You'll meet clients daily via videoconference or Gartner events, delivering must-have insights and guidance. The Gartner Finance Practice delivers frame-breaking research across budgeting, forecasting and finance tech.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant field or industry experience.
• 8+ years of experience in leading accounting teams supporting the record to report processes in large multinational organisations with demonstrated experience transforming the financial close/accounting processes.
• Strong knowledge in working with various accounting automation vendors and technologies associated with financial accounting processes, including ERPs.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, CPA or equivalent certification preferred. Master’s degree preferred.
• Ability to conduct occasion travel up to 25%, regionally and globally.

Responsibilities

• You will serve as a subject matter expert for transforming controllership processes; accounts payable, accounts receivable and the financial close processes.
• You will guide clients in how to transform these processes using AI and automation techniques to not only drive processing efficiency but drive strategic outcomes for the office of the CFO.
• You will work with a collaborative team of highly experienced analysts to build authoritative research and advice addressing senior finance priorities.
• Deliver high quality advice through face-to-face and video-based presentation and discussion with clients.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Executive communication

Client relationship management

Presentation skills

Industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

CPA or equivalent certification

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Gartner is seeking an Analyst to provide research and advisory to global clients. The role focuses on transforming AP/AR and financial close using AI and automation to drive efficiency and strategic CFO outcomes.

You'll meet clients daily via videoconference or Gartner events, delivering must-have insights and guidance. The Gartner Finance Practice delivers frame-breaking research across budgeting, forecasting and finance tech.