Finance Digital Innovation Lead (AI & Data)

Bayer; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 112,400 - 168,600; Full time

Job summary

Bayer seeks a Digital FI Innovation Manager to coordinate and execute controlling activities, forecast performance, and manage investment planning. The role emphasizes AI, data models, and automation to deliver actionable insights across global finance functions.

Ideal candidates bring 7–10 years of SAP/SAP-BW/Anaplan experience, Azure, Databricks, and Power Platform proficiency, with a finance or IT degree. This on-site role is based in Whippany, NJ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Finance or IT related discipline.
• MBA and/or a CPA or CMA preferred.
• 7–10 years of relevant professional experience including working knowledge of SAP, SAP-BW, Anaplan, Azure, databricks, Microsoft Power Platform, and related BI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy cutting-edge solutions that drive company growth through advanced data models, AI techniques, and process automation that unlock business insights.
• Demonstrate strong EPM experience, preferably with Anaplan.
• Partner with country and functional leaders at local and global levels (Finance, Commercial, PS, IT).
• Lead planning activities and develop predictive models to steer the business.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Finance or IT related discipline

Tools

SAP

SAP-BW

Anaplan

Azure

Databricks

Microsoft Power Platform

Job description

Bayer seeks a Digital FI Innovation Manager to coordinate and execute controlling activities, forecast performance, and manage investment planning. The role emphasizes AI, data models, and automation to deliver actionable insights across global finance functions.

Ideal candidates bring 7–10 years of SAP/SAP-BW/Anaplan experience, Azure, Databricks, and Power Platform proficiency, with a finance or IT degree. This on-site role is based in Whippany, NJ.