AI ＆Finance Process automation specialist

Amundi; Asia; Hybrid; PEN 154,000 - 198,000; Part time

Job summary

Amundi is seeking an AI & Finance Process automation specialist for a 2-year VIE assignment in Tokyo. The role focuses on evolving Finance operations through AI, automation, and process improvement, reducing manual work and enhancing reliability.

You will design and deliver automation solutions using AI and related technologies, including Excel automation, data extraction, and reporting improvements, while exploring transformation opportunities in day-to-day tasks.

Qualifications

• Finance process and accounting knowledge.
• Advanced technical skills in automation and AI.
• Willingness to learn quickly in a cross-functional environment.

Tools

AI

Excel (advanced)

VBA

Python

Power BI

Job description

AI ＆Finance Process automation specialist

Business type

Types of Jobs - Finance / Accounting

Job title

AI ＆Finance Process automation specialist

Contract type

VIE Programme

Term (in months)

2 years

01/03/2027

No

Job summary

We are seeking a Finance/IT profile for a 2-year assignment in Japan to support the evolution of Finance operations through AI, automation, and process improvement. This position is suited to someone who enjoys learning, thinking creatively, and finding better ways to work.

The main purpose of the role is to make Finance processes simpler, faster, and more reliable by reducing manual effort and improving consistency across day-to-day activities. The successful candidate will bring a solid understanding of Finance operations, along with the technical skills needed to design and deliver automation solutions using AI and related technologies.

Automation task examples could be the followings:

• Automating the preparation of Excel files that are currently prepared manually
• Extracting data from specific systems and converting it into journal entries automatically
• Building a system to analyze variances & to create customized reports
• Developing a chatbot for expense claims and related questions
• Creating a workflow for budget request approvals

We also plan to have the VIE handle day-to-day tasks in order to proactively identify transformation opportunities.

Geographical area

Asia, Japan

City

Tokyo

hybrid

Finance, Accounting, or IT

Level of minimal experience

3-5 years

Experience

Strong professional experience in AI, automation and Finance processes is required.
Experience in a consulting firm is a plus.

Required skills

Finance process and accounting knowledge

Technical skills (see below)

Good communication, presentation and coordination skills,
Interest in finance and process improvement, and willingness to learn quickly in a cross-functional environment

Technical skills required

AI, Excel (advanced), VBA, Python, Power BI

Languages

English: Fluent / professional working proficiency required. Japanese: Basic conversational ability

General information

Entity

Amundi, the leading European asset manager, ranking among the top 10 global players (1), offers its 100 million clients - retail, institutional and corporate - a complete range of savings and investment solutions in active and passive management, in traditional or real assets. This offering is enhanced with IT tools and services to cover the entire savings value chain. A subsidiary of the Crédit Agricole group and listed on the stock exchange, Amundi currently manages close to €2.3 trillion of assets (2). With its six international investment hubs (3), financial and extra-financial research capabilities and long-standing commitment to responsible investment, Amundi is a key player in the asset management landscape.

Entity

Amundi, the leading European asset manager, ranking among the top 10 global players (1), offers its 100 million clients - retail, institutional and corporate - a complete range of savings and investment solutions in active and passive management, in traditional or real assets. This offering is enhanced with IT tools and services to cover the entire savings value chain. A subsidiary of the Crédit Agricole group and listed on the stock exchange, Amundi currently manages close to €2.3 trillion of assets (2). With its six international investment hubs (3), financial and extra-financial research capabilities and long-standing commitment to responsible investment, Amundi is a key player in the asset management landscape.
Amundi clients benefit from the expertise and advice of 5,500 employees in 35 countries.
Amundi, a trusted partner, working every day in the interest of its clients and society
(1) Source: IPE "Top 500 Asset Managers" published in June 2025, based on assets under management as at 31/12/2024
(2) Amundi data as at 30/06/2025
(3) Paris, London, Dublin, Milan, Tokyo and San Antonio (via our strategic partnership with Victory Capital)