AI Forward Deployed Engineer - Finance-focused (US)

Worldwide Clinical Trials seeks an AI Forward Deployed Engineer to build AI-powered finance tools that help analysts work more efficiently. Based remotely across the US, this role focuses on developing solutions for variance analysis, financial close processes, and data exploration using modern AI and data technologies.

Responsibilities

• Build AI-assisted variance commentary and close-checklist solutions generating insights from financial data
• Develop natural language interfaces using Databricks Genie for analyst data exploration
• Partner with FP&A and Project Financial Analysts to deliver efficiency-improving tools
• Design reconciliation capabilities that support finance teams while maintaining control integrity
• Measure and report solution adoption, usage, and productivity gains to stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, or related field; equivalent experience acceptable
• 2+ years hands-on experience with Databricks building data-driven solutions
• 2+ years LLM application engineering experience including prompt engineering and evaluation
• 2+ years Python and full-stack development delivering production-ready applications
• 2+ years working within or alongside Finance teams with FP&A and close-cycle knowledge
• Experience with finance systems such as NetSuite, Certinia, or Workday Adaptive Planning
• Proficiency in English; CRO or pharma-services background and SOX exposure preferred

Compensation: $121,500-$240,500 annually