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About the Role

This role plays a key part in transforming the Controllership function through technology, automation, data analytics, and process improvement. You will contribute to and lead the identification, design, and implementation of automation opportunities, develop Python-based solutions, and build Power BI dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and lead the identification, design, and implementation of automation opportunities across the Controllership function.
• Develop Python-based solutions to automate data collection, reconciliation, reporting, validation, and control activities.
• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions to improve management insight and operational transparency.
• Support the adoption and development of new tools such as Microsoft Fabric including data integration, analytics, and reporting solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI and Copilot capabilities, and identify practical use cases within Finance.
• Partner with teams across the business to design scalable reporting and data solutions.
• Establish and promote best practices around automation, documentation, governance, and change management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to simplify reporting processes and reduce manual effort.
• Enhance controls through automation and exception-based monitoring.
• Support and lead implementation of strategic finance transformation initiatives.
• Document solutions and maintain appropriate governance over key processes and tools.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Compliance, Technology, and Data teams.
• Translate complex finance requirements into practical technology solutions.
• Provide training and support to finance colleagues to encourage broader adoption of technology and automation tools.
• Act as a technology champion within the Controllership organization.

Requirements

• Experience coding in python or using AI tools to code in python
• Experience developing dashboards in business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Experience working in a Finance function.
• Must be inquisitive and a self starter with a proven ability to deliver change and a desire for continuous improvement.
• Has a flexible attitude to work and can work well in a multi-tasking environment.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables under tight deadlines.

Skills

• Python
• AI tools
• Power BI
• Tableau
• Microsoft Fabric
• Workday
• Copilot
• Power Automate
• Robotics
• VBA
• Alteryx

Location

• UK
• Luxembourg
• India
• Apac
• North America

Work Type

• In-Office Collaboration (at least 4 days per week)
• Work from home (1 day per week)
• Full-time
• Permanent

Benefits

• Growth and career opportunities

About the Company

• Columbia Threadneedle Investments is intentionally built to help employees succeed.
• The company has a global team of 2,300 people.
• They have more than 550 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets.
• Clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and the company can create bespoke solutions.
• The company has an unwavering focus on clients and a strong financial foundation.
• Columbia Threadneedle is a people business, recognizing that success is due to talented people who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities.
• They are committed to fostering an inclusive and performance-based culture where everyone can belong, grow, contribute and realize their potential.
• They appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor and encourage discussion of flexible working requirements.

Equal Opportunity

• Columbia Threadneedle Investments is an equal opportunity employer.
• They consider all qualified applicants without regard to racial or ethnic background, religion or belief, sex or gender, nationality, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity or any other basis prohibited by law.
• They are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities.
• If you require a reasonable accommodation to aid your participation in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.