Director Analyst - Finance AI (Remote)

Gartner, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Remote - United States

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Serve as a leading authority on Artificial Intelligence applications within corporate finance, advising CFOs, FP&A leaders, Controllers, and Finance Transformation teams on AI strategy, implementation, and governance.
• Develop and publish unique, defensible, and highly consumable insights on Finance AI use cases leveraging traditional, generative, and agentic AI techniques across forecasting, planning, budgeting, record-to-report, and transactional finance processes.
• Research, analyze, and predict global market trends in Finance AI technologies, including vendor landscapes, emerging capabilities, and the evolving role of agentic AI in finance automation.
• Design and deliver compelling, actionable recommendations to clients through virtual and in-person meetings, sales support visits, Gartner conferences, and industry events.
• Create high-value presentation materials for internal and external audiences, including keynote speeches, client briefings, and conference presentations on Finance AI topics.
• Provide thought leadership by establishing and evolving Gartner’s research agenda on Finance AI, challenging conventional thinking and introducing provocative, data-driven perspectives.
• Conduct in-depth analysis to identify root causes of client challenges in AI adoption, reframing problems to drive strategic decision-making and business transformation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, Data, Legal, and HR to understand the interplay between AI deployment and broader enterprise systems within finance functions.
• Support BTI and Sales teams by serving as the voice of the market, helping to shape content strategy and drive client engagement around critical finance AI priorities.
• Perform peer review of research content to ensure quality, accuracy, and alignment with Gartner’s methodology and standards.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the development of team capabilities in AI research and client advisory practices.
• Identify and implement improvements to research processes to enhance efficiency, scalability, and impact across the Insights team.
• Represent Gartner’s research methodology and strategic positioning at all levels, building credibility as a trusted advisor to enterprise finance leaders globally.
• Maintain deep familiarity with finance data sources, technologies, and workflows, and apply quantitative analytics, statistical modeling, and probabilistic decision-making frameworks to assess AI impact.
• Demonstrate executive presence by establishing immediate credibility with C-suite and senior finance stakeholders during high-stakes engagements.
• Travel up to 25% to attend client meetings, industry conferences, and internal Gartner events as required.
• Stay current on global competitive dynamics and technological advancements in Finance AI to ensure Gartner’s insights remain ahead of market shifts.
• Actively participate in innovation and ideation sessions with the broader Insights community to shape the future direction of Gartner’s AI research agenda.
• Be client-centric by fostering regular, meaningful engagement between clients and Gartner’s insights, ensuring sustained value delivery.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred
• 12+ years of relevant field or industry experience working on finance function and technology topics, with 3+ years focused on AI for finance, with increasing scope and responsibility
• Career exposure to major finance processes and workflows, including forecasting, planning, budgeting, record-to-report, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Experience with deployment of AI functionality in embedded tools or development of homegrown/company-specific AI solutions within finance
• Exposure to data science, quantitative analytics, statistics, probabilistic decision-making, and coding languages (preferably Python) via on-the-job experience or formal education
• Demonstrated executive presence and ability to establish immediate credibility with C-suite and senior finance stakeholders

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary range of $148,000 – $175,500 USD
• Participation in an annual bonus plan or role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) match up to $7,200 per year
• Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility to work virtually or in person
• Access to world-class resources, expertise, and technology at the center of the AI revolution

Skills & Technologies

Python

Remote

Degree Required

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About Gartner, Inc.

Gartner is a global research and advisory firm providing insights, analysis, and advisory services to business leaders across IT, finance, HR, customer service, and supply chain functions. It delivers strategic guidance through research reports, benchmarking data, and access to expert advisors, helping organizations make informed decisions, reduce risk, and drive performance. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Gartner serves more than 15,000 organizations worldwide, including corporations, government agencies, and investment firms. Its offerings include conferences, consulting, and subscription-based research, supporting clients in navigating complex markets and technological change.

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