Finance AI & Automation Manager (H/F)

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CDD - Finance AI & Automation Manager (H/F)
For over 100 years, we’ve been by your side, all across France!
At Danone, we believe growth is something to be savored. That’s why our 26 brands are part of the everyday lives of French consumers, offering delicious products that bring enjoyment while taking care of oneself and loved ones. With more than 8,000 Danoners across 13 production sites, 7 warehouses, 3 headquarters and an R&D center, Danone continuously works on developing and enhancing iconic products found in your kitchens, supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, as well as in healthcare facilities and pharmacies. Certified B Corp and Happy Trainees, Danone does not aim to be the best company in the world, but a better company for the world. We strive to offer the very best to both our consumers and our people.
At Danone, we are transforming the Finance function by embedding AI and automation into the way we work. Leveraging technologies such as Microsoft Copilot, AI Agents, Databricks and Power Platform, we aim to boost productivity, enhance decision-making, and unlock smarter collaboration across Finance teams.
To support this ambition, we are looking for aFinance AI & Automation Manager. In this role, you willand scale AI and automation use cases across Finance, working closely with business stakeholders, technicaland our global Finance AI Champions community. You will play a key role in ensuring that AI solutions deliver measurable business value while driving adoption across the organization.
As part of the Finance Digital & AI Acceleration team, your main responsibilities will include:
with Finance teams and the Finance AI Champions community to assess, structure and mature AI and automation opportunities, supporting the prioritization of initiatives based on business value, technical

of AI-powered solutions including copilots, AI agents, automation and advanced analytics use cases.

of AI solutions within dedicated squads, ensuring they are practical, effective, and user centric.

to challenge solution designs and actively contribute to architecture discussions.

Finance business needs into functional requirements, technical

with Data Scientists, IT Data & Analytics, and Microsoft teams to align technical feasibility with business expectations.

emerging AI technologies through hands-on experimentation, proofs of concept and pilot initiatives, opportunities to create value for Finance.

the continuous improvement of AI solutions by bringing Finance and business context throughout the solution lifecycle.

Leading and supporting adoption initiatives (AI Day,

Defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of AI adoption on Finance productivity and decision-making.

Monitoring advancements in AI and automation, including Microsoft Copilot releases, to new opportunities and ensure awareness across Finance teams.

report to Finance Director, Digital & AI Acceleration and
The guarantee of a relevant,competitiveand scalable compensation package, through external benchmark and internal equity. It consists among other things of a fixed salary,anyearly bonus, gain sharing.
Flexibility of work and workplaces, such as weekly homeworking.
Skills development for all, thanks to our Danone Academy France and through a year-round managerial conversation cycle.
The possibility to use up to 3 days a year of volunteering through the platform
Parenting policy benefits, such as extended Parental Leave (14additionalmaternity/paternity days covered), or the ability to convert some earnings into time off
Other benefits include a complementary pension scheme, health care plan, CSE, 100% of the Navigo pass

The criteria below remain indicative. A candidate who has a different combination of experience and skills could also be considered.
We are not looking for a traditional project manager. We are looking for a technology-curious innovator who enjoys experimenting, learning independently, building and bringing emerging AI capabilities into Finance.
in Finance, Data Engineering, or Digital
Experience working with AI or analytics solutions such as Microsoft Copilot, Agents, Power Platform, Databricks, etc. SQL or Python is a plus.
The ability to translate business needs into functional requirements and collaborate effectively with technical teams.
Strong AI curiosity and continuous learning mindset, with the ability to explore new tools, test emerging capabilities and proactively how they can create value for Finance.
understanding of Finance processes (e.g., FP&A, Controlling, Accounting, Reporting) and how AI can enhance them
A positive leadership style and a

We are proud to promote diversity and equal opportunity within our teams. We believe that our differences will make a difference, and that an inclusive work environment will drive our growth as a company, as a team, and as individuals. We will therefore consider all applications by fostering an inclusive work culture where everyone can feel at home.
We have also chosen to remove inclusive writing from our job offers because its complexity penalizes people with cognitive disabilities, including dyslexia, dysphasia, or apraxia.
All nominations will be considered regardless of origin, background, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability…
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Every day, you will make decisions that impact our economic and societal performance, as well as our ability to achieve our ambitions.At Danone, you can just be yourself. We are convinced that it is up to YOU to define how you work, develop and progress.With us, you will work in a challenging, authentic, and caring environment.
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Do not share personal or financial information if contacted otherwise