Artificial Intelligence (AI) Business Partner – Shared Services

Job Description

AI Business Partner – Shared Services

Strategic Partnership & Transformation Leadership

• Partner with Shared Services and business unit leadership to define and deliver a clear AI-enabled transformation roadmap.
• Translate operational and functional challenges into structured, high-impact AI use cases aligned to business priorities.
• Build and manage a pipeline of initiatives from identification through to deployment and scale.
• Ensure regional solutions are aligned with global platforms, governance, and technology standards.
• Represent Shared Services within enterprise AI governance and transformation forums.

Finance Transformation & Intelligent Operations

• Lead the application of AI across core Finance processes
• Drive improvements through AI-led automation, predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and intelligent workflows.
• Enable a transition towards forward-looking, insight-driven finance operations, reducing dependency on manual processes.
• Ensure all initiatives are aligned with audit, compliance, and internal control requirements.
• Embed value tracking and performance discipline across all Finance-focused initiatives.

Ai Capability & Learning Enablement

• Lead the development and rollout of AI capability programmes across WSP Middle East, delivered through Shared Services and applied across all business units.
• Develop role-based learning pathways that move beyond awareness into practical application and adoption.
• Create toolkits, guidance, and enablement frameworks that embed AI into everyday workflows.
• Establish communities of practice and champion networks to drive sustained capability growth.
• Integrate AI learning into onboarding, development, and performance frameworks.
• Track adoption, capability uplift, and business impact, continuously refining the approach.

Ai Delivery & Implementation

• Lead end-to-end delivery of AI initiatives—from business case through to deployment and value realisation.
• Drive adoption of Generative AI, RPA, process mining, intelligent document processing, and advanced analytics across Shared Services
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise architecture and data standards.
• Coordinate delivery across multi-country, matrixed environments, balancing local needs with global alignment.

Change Management & Adoption

• Ensure strong adoption of AI solutions through structured change and engagement approaches.
• Lead communication strategies, stakeholder alignment, and behavioural change initiatives.
• Build organisational confidence in AI as a practical enabler of day-to-day work.

Governance, Risk & Performance

• Establish governance aligned with Finance, Audit, and Shared Services requirements.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, regulatory, and intellectual property standards.
• Define and track KPIs, benefits realisation, and programme performance.
• Deliver clear, executive-level reporting on outcomes and progress.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years’ experience in business or finance transformation, with clear delivery accountability.
• Strong track record in Finance transformation, including implementation of AI, automation, or data-driven solutions.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline; professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA) preferred.
• Deep understanding of Finance operations, controls, and performance management.
• Experience working within Shared Services, GBS, or similar operating models.
• Experience delivering capability or learning programmes linked to digital or AI adoption.
• Strong stakeholder management, with the ability to engage senior leadership and operational teams.
• Experience working in regional roles with global alignment requirements.
• Hands-on approach with accountability for delivery, adoption, and outcomes
• Experience with AI and automation platforms (e.g. Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate, UiPath or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of data and analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Exposure to process mining and workflow optimisation tools.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
• Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance within Finance environments
• Background in a professional services, engineering, or consulting environment.
• Exposure to AI applications across HR, Procurement, IT, or Legal functions.
• Familiarity with Middle East operating environments.
• Experience in operating model or Shared Services transformation.

Technical Capability

• Experience with AI and automation platforms (e.g. Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate, UiPath or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of data and analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Exposure to process mining and workflow optimisation tools.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
• Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance within Finance environments

Desirable Experience

• Background in a professional services, engineering, or consulting environment.
• Exposure to AI applications across HR, Procurement, IT, or Legal functions.
• Familiarity with Middle East operating environments.
• Experience in operating model or Shared Services transformation.

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