ASAP: Commercial Advisor - AI Finance Transformation (m/w/d)

Job description

* Drive commercial strategy in a high-profile transformation programme * Influence senior stakeholders and complex supplier negotiations ## About Our Client ## Our client is a globally recognised organisation undertaking a strategic finance transformation programme. As part of a move towards AI-enabled operating models and next-generation service delivery, they are seeking an experienced commercial advisor to support procurement strategy, supplier negotiations, and contractual risk management. This is an interim assignment with an initial duration of 2 months (with potential extension) and a 50% workload at the outset. An immediate start is preferred. ## Job Description ## * Analyse and compare vendor financial proposals, business cases, and commercial models * Identify cost drivers, commercial risks, hidden assumptions, and optimisation opportunities * Support the design of innovative pricing and incentive structures linked to performance outcomes * Advise Procurement and Finance leadership on commercial strategy and supplier selection * Lead and facilitate complex commercial negotiations with external partners * Partner closely with Legal teams to strengthen contractual protections and risk mitigation measures * Support drafting and negotiation of termination, transition, intellectual property, and governance provisions * Ensure commercial frameworks align with long-term business and operational objectives ## The Successful Applicant ## * Proven experience as a Commercial Advisor, Consulting, Procurement Consultant, Strategic Sourcing Expert, or similar role * Strong background in large-scale transformation programmes, outsourcing engagements, or technology-enabled business change * Extensive experience negotiating complex multi-year commercial agreements * Knowledge of value-based pricing models, performance incentives, and risk-sharing frameworks * Understanding of cloud-based ecosystems, technology vendors, and digital transformation environments * Experience addressing contractual topics such as IP rights, data portability, governance, and exit strategies * Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate sophisticated financial and commercial models * Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication capabilities * Comfortable influencing senior Procurement, Finance, Legal, and business leaders ## What's on Offer ## * High-impact role within a strategic finance transformation programme * Opportunity to shape AI-enabled operating and sourcing models * Close collaboration with senior Procurement, Finance and Legal stakeholders * Initial 2-month contract with potential extension * 50% workload initially, with flexibility depending on project needs * Immediate start opportunity in a dynamic international environment Quote job ref JN-082026-7090680 Job Function Consultancy, Strategy & Change Specialisation Consulting Industry FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) Where Zürich Contract Type Interim Job Reference JN-082026-7090680