Job Description
Company Description Segula Technologies is a global engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative solutions across industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, rail, and life sciences. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in France, Segula operates in over 30 countries, driving technological advancements, improving industrial performance, and supporting clients throughout the product lifecycle. With expertise in design, manufacturing, testing, and project management, Segula helps businesses tackle complex engineering challenges while fostering innovation and sustainability. Job Description is looking for a Finance Transformation Analyst - AI & Emerging Tech (Contract) to join our Finance Transformation Team based in Herndon, VA. This is a high-impact, forward-looking role designed to lead the integration of Artificial Intelligence within the Finance function. As the AI lead for the Finance Transformation team, the incumbent is responsible for enforcing standard Airbus Finance Transformation Strategies while pioneering "Agentic Finance"the use of AI agents, Large Language Models (LLMs), and machine learning to automate complex workflows. This role transcends traditional reporting, focusing on building the Future of Finance by identifying, developing, and scaling AI use cases that drive operational excellence across North America. The person will also be responsible for ensuring that the companys financial systems and processes comply with relevant laws and regulations and plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity and legal compliance of the financial operations. They will ensure the full lifecycle of projects by following the Airbus project management methodology and will be responsible for delivering the solutions through to entry into service. This role will interact with all the Airbus Functions including Procurement, Digital, Customer Services, Logistic, Production, Human-Resources and with multiple Stakeholders. AI Initiative Leadership & Implementation (40%) Deliver on the Finance Transformation roadmap by driving the adoption of existing and new AI solutions. Implement AI-based tools & integrate AI further into the Finance Function as a primary point of contact for AI-related use cases. Identify and develop AI use cases that deliver measurable value and efficiency to the finance teams. Predictive Modeling: Move beyond historical reporting to build ML-driven models for revenue forecasting, cash flow, and variance analysis. Team Upskilling & Change Management: Act as the internal "AI Coach" for the finance team. Promote awareness and understanding of AI technologies across the North American finance teams. Provide leadership in ensuring consistent use of the Airbus project methodology. Be an expert to manage high-risk & complex projects while leveraging cross-functional resources and capabilities. Process Optimization & Transformation (30%) Support the transition from legacy processes to modern solutions. Promote the usage of modern interfaces to enhance user experience and data integrity. Prompt Engineering: Act as the teams lead in crafting and refining prompts for Large Language Models (LLMs) to extract insights and automate financial narratives. Data Integrity: Secure data consistency across ERPs (P11, AP1, PAM, PEA, PFW & EC2) by leveraging AI for real-time anomaly and fraud detection and establish protocols to secure the month-end close and ensure absolute data integrity. Legacy Decommissioning: Spearhead the transition from MS Office-based workflows to AI-integrated platforms treating data as a product rather than a file. Develop and execute meticulous project plans, encompassing scope definition, resource allocation, risk assessment, and change management strategies, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery. Create and maintain detailed process documentation, including configuration guides, user manuals, and standard operating procedures, fostering knowledge transfer and ensuring long-term system sustainability. Stakeholder Collaboration & Change Management (15%) Collaborate closely with the European extended team and local stakeholders across Functions and Divisions to ensure regional alignment with global standards. Promote awareness and understanding of AI technologies across the North American finance community. Compliance & Data Integrity (10%) Segregation of Duties (SoD): Ensure AI automation maintains the integrity of the Airbus SoD matrix and internal control frameworks. Standardization: Enforce the "Airbus Way of Working" by ensuring AI tools do not create "shadow processes" but instead reinforce the core Finance Transformation strategy.