Financial Analyst

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to lead the financial modelling and quantitative analysis for the AI Transformation Assessment, developing a comprehensive cost / investment model, ROI projections, and a fully quantified Business & Investment Case that demonstrates the financial and strategic value of becoming an AI-empowered organisation. Ensure alignment with customer’s financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities / Duties:  

• Design and maintain complex financial models capturing cost structures, effort estimates, productivity gains, and long-term ROI across multiple departments. 

• Conduct baseline financial assessments of current operations, identifying cost inefficiencies and potential automation savings. 

• Develop scenario projections (Conservative, Base, Ambitious) that illustrate investment pathways, payback periods, and breakeven points. 

• Quantify tangible and intangible benefits, including efficiency gains, risk reduction, workforce redeployment, and audience growth impact. 

• Consolidate all quantitative findings into a robust and defensible Business & Investment Case, supported by sensitivity and risk analyses. 

• Partner with the AI Project Manager, Business Analysts, Technical SMEs, and Department Heads to validate assumptions and align financial outputs with operational realities. 

• Prepare executive-ready dashboards and summaries, translating analytical results into actionable insights for decision-makers. 

• Support Steering Committee presentations by articulating key financial narratives, trade-offs, and recommendations. 

Expected Outcomes 

• A fully developed and validated financial model quantifying the investment, cost savings, and ROI associated with Customer’s AI Transformation initiatives. 

• A comprehensive Business & Investment Case, integrating departmental inputs, automation benefits, and infrastructure costs into a unified financial framework. 

• Clearly defined scenarios (Conservative, Base, Ambitious) outlining alternative investment paths, payback periods, and financial risks. 

• A set of executive dashboards and summaries presenting key financial insights, efficiency gains, and expected returns in a clear, decision-ready format. 

• Documented financial assumptions, dependencies, and sensitivities to support transparent and evidence-based decision making. 

• Integration of financial outputs into the final AI Transformation Roadmap, aligning funding priorities with business value and implementation feasibility. 

• Presentation of the quantified ROI and value-creation potential to Customer’s leadership and Steering Committee for approval of the next transformation phase. 

Required Qualifications / Skills: 

• 15+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, corporate finance, and strategic investment analysis, preferably within media, technology-driven or transformation environments. 

• Proven track record of building complex financial and ROI models for large-scale programmes. 

• Strong command of advanced financial modelling tools. 

• Demonstrated ability to convert financial data into clear business insights and executive-level storytelling. 

• Deep understanding of cost allocation, benefit realisation, and value-creation frameworks. 

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and explain financial concepts to non-finance audiences. 

Desirable Qualifications / Skills: 

• Prior experience in media, SaaS, data analytics, or digital transformation initiatives is strongly preferred. 

• Previous involvement in AI-related projects is a plus. 

• Experience with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). 

• Be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of data-driven decision-making.
• Work across diverse industries solving real-world problems with innovative solutions.
• Competitive compensation with growth and learning opportunities.
• Supportive environment promoting collaboration and continuous improvement.