Financial planning & analysis (FP&A) AI Expert

This role is for one of our clients Compensation: $100-$120 per hour (20 hours per week commitment) Job Type: Part-time / Contract Location: US, UK, Canada, France, Portugal (remote) We are seeking a highly analytical and forward-thinking FP&A AI Expert to join our finance team. This role blends traditional financial planning and analysis with advanced AI-driven insights, enabling data-backed strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial acumen alongside hands-on experience leveraging AI tools and data models to enhance forecasting accuracy, automate reporting, and uncover actionable insights. Requirements Key Responsibilities: - Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes across business units, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with organizational goals. - Develop dynamic financial models that incorporate AI/ML techniques to improve forecast precision and identify trends, risks, and opportunities. - Perform detailed variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast), providing clear explanations and actionable recommendations to senior leadership. - Design and implement long-range planning frameworks, including multi-year financial projections and strategic roadmaps. - Build scenario models to evaluate the financial impact of business decisions, market changes, and operational strategies. - Define, monitor, and refine key performance indicators (KPIs) that align with business objectives and drive performance accountability. - Develop AI-powered dashboards and reporting tools for real-time KPI tracking and decision support. - Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, product, and data teams to integrate financial insights into business strategies. - Automate repetitive FP&A processes using AI tools, improving efficiency and reducing manual effort. - Translate complex financial data into clear, concise insights for stakeholders, including senior management and