Senior Manager AI & Data Analytics

Senior Manager – AI \& Data Analytics

Alliance's AI \& Data Analytics Practice helps finance organizations cut through complexity — reducing manual work, improving data quality, and deploying AI solutions that drive real business decisions. We work with clients across industries to deliver data strategy, analytics infrastructure, AI agent development, process automation, and governance frameworks. Our consultants combine deep technical expertise with finance and accounting domain knowledge to deliver solutions that are practical, explainable, and built to scale. Alliance consultants combine strategic insight with hands-on execution to deliver meaningful results for clients. We put our employees first, which is reflected in our exceptional retention and recognition as a Best Place to Work. With competitive pay, career development opportunities, work/life balance, and unique cultural perks like team events and an annual trip with a plus one, Alliance is a premier destination for consulting talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of AI and Data Analytics engagements focused on finance function transformation, including data infrastructure buildout, automated reporting, AI agent deployment, and BI dashboard design.
• Serve as a senior functional advisor to clients, translating business requirements into scalable analytics and AI solutions that improve financial visibility and operational efficiency.
• Spearhead AI transformation engagements — designing and deploying AI agents (e.g., OpenAI, Gemini, Claude) that automate recurring finance workflows such as reporting, reconciliation, and data aggregation.
• Lead clients through cloud data platform migrations (e.g., Snowflake), coordinating with client data engineering and finance teams to build finance-ready data models and automated reporting layers.
• Design and deploy BI dashboards (Tableau, Power BI, Snowflake) serving executive leadership and Finance \& Accounting teams, enabling in-quarter forecasting, historical reporting, and self-serve analytics.
• Manage multiple concurrent client engagements, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with client expectations.
• Guide and mentor managers and consultants, supporting team development through coaching, knowledge sharing, and performance feedback.
• Partner with Practice Leadership to allocate resources effectively across engagements based on skillsets, project needs, and timelines.
• Establish and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor to senior finance and executive stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to expand client engagements through additional services, enhancements, or optimization initiatives.
• Support the business development team in proposal development, solution design, and engagement scoping, including estimates and Statements of Work.
• Monitor project progress and quality standards, proactively addressing risks or delivery challenges.
• Contribute to practice development initiatives, including methodology improvement, training content, and internal knowledge sharing.
• Stay current with AI and analytics product developments, emerging technologies, and industry trends to inform client solutions and practice strategy.
• Participate in thought leadership initiatives such as client events, webinars, blogs, and marketing content.

Required Skills

• 7–10\+ years of consulting or corporate finance experience with demonstrated expertise in data analytics, financial reporting automation, and AI/ML solutions in a finance context.
• Hands-on experience building and deploying AI agents (OpenAI, Gemini, Claude, or equivalent) to automate finance and accounting workflows.
• Proficiency in SQL and cloud data platforms (Snowflake preferred); experience designing finance-ready data models and automated reporting pipelines.
• Strong BI development skills across Tableau, Power BI, or Snowflake dashboards with experience serving executive and FP\&A audiences.
• Experience with financial modeling, FP\&A processes, and long-range planning — enabling credible dialogue with CFOs and senior finance leaders.
• Demonstrated experience leading technology implementations or finance transformation initiatives in a consulting or corporate environment.
• Leadership experience mentoring consulting teams and managing project delivery.
• Proficiency in automation and ETL tools such as Alteryx, Python, or equivalent.
• Experience with ERP/financial systems such as NetSuite, Workday, or SAP in a finance analytics context.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging C-level executives.
• CPA, CFA, or relevant analytics certification (e.g., Tableau Desktop Specialist, Alteryx Designer, dbt, or equivalent) preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Data Science, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

What We Offer

• Opportunities to play a key leadership role in a high-growth, high-visibility practice at the intersection of AI, data, and finance.
• A collaborative consulting environment with supportive colleagues and leadership.
• Exposure to diverse industries and a wide range of client transformation initiatives.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities within the consulting leadership path.