Lead Data Scientist

Director, Finance Data Lead to lead the strategy, development, and delivery of finance data products, analytics, and AI-ready data solutions. This role will combine data science, analytics, and finance expertise to improve planning, reporting, forecasting, and decision-making across Finance.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in data science, data analytics, financial data, and data strategy, along with a solid understanding of Finance and the ability to translate Finance business needs into scalable data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead the Finance data strategy and roadmap.

· Develop and drive finance data products, analytics, and AI-ready data solutions.

· Apply data science and advanced analytics to Finance planning, forecasting, reporting, and decision-making.

· Partner with Finance, Data Science, Technology, and Governance teams.

· Translate Finance requirements into scalable data and analytics solutions.

· Establish data governance, quality, and standardization across finance data.

· Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on non-SAP finance data and data modernization.

· Identify opportunities to leverage AI, analytics, and emerging data technologies within Finance.

Required Qualifications

· Strong background in Data Science, Data Analytics, Finance Data, or Data Strategy.

· Experience with financial data, FP&A, financial planning, forecasting, or reporting.

· Experience leading data/analytics initiatives and cross-functional teams.

· Strong understanding of data products, data governance, data quality, and modern data platforms.

· Ability to translate business requirements into data-driven solutions.

· Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.