AI Manager

About Us Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world. Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you. Job Description The AI Analyst / Manager will support the Finance (Controllership) organization by identifying, designing, and implementing process improvements using artificial intelligence, automation, data analytics, and workflow optimization. The role partners closely with Accounting to Reporting, Client Incentives, Billing, Accounts Payable, Internal Controls, IT, and Data teams to streamline manual processes, reduce operational risk, enhance reporting quality, and improve decision‑making across Europe. The ideal candidate combines strong finance process knowledge with hands‑on experience in AI, automation / improvement, data analytics, and change management. They will translate finance business needs into scalable, well‑controlled solutions using generative AI, low‑code automation (e.g. Power Automate, Power BI with Co-pilot, Excel Macro’s), business intelligence platforms, ERP enhancements, and advanced analytics. This role is based in the London (Paddington) office and reports directly to the Head of Internal Controls - Europe. This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Technology or a related discipline required; Master’s degree preferred. Strong understanding of core finance processes, including month‑end close, reporting, reconciliations, AP, AR, billing, budgeting, and forecasting. Professional certifications preferred: CIA, CPA, CISA, CMA, CFA, Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or equivalent. Strong understanding of AI applications in finance, including automation, text summarization, data extraction, and analytics. Advanced proficiency with generative AI tools (e.g., Power Automate (a ‘must have’) with Co-pilot prompts, Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, N8N). Excellent analytical skills to understand and improve complex financial models and datasets, and present insights clearly through visualizations. Advanced proficiency in Excel, VBA, PowerPoint, and Power BI; working knowledge of SQL, Python, and other modelling tools desirable. Strong communication skills with the ability to support both commercial and non‑technical stakeholders. Visa is an EEO Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.