Subject Matter Expert - AI for Finance

About Ziplines

Ziplines Education is a category-leading education company that partners with universities to deliver industry-focused certificate courses that prepare professionals for today’s digital-first workforce. Each year, we have the opportunity to help thousands of career advancers build the knowledge, skills, and credentials they need to move their careers forward. 92% of learners would recommend our programs, and our net promoter score is consistently in the excellent range. Together, we empower adult learners to confidently pursue the career they’ve always wanted.

Course development schedule

Work on this course will begin in spring 2026. We will be recruiting for SME roles on a rolling basis from now until the course enters development, so if you think you're a fit for the role, please fill out an application and we'll be in touch.

More about this AI for Finance course

Finance and accounting professionals are under more pressure than ever before. Teams are shrinking, reporting cycles are accelerating, and leadership expects faster, more strategic insight from fewer people. AI is rapidly transforming how financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and scenario modeling are done but most finance professionals were never trained to use these tools safely inside corporate environments.

This 5-week program teaches learners how to use generative AI, automation, and modern analytics tools to accelerate core finance workflows, including variance analysis, financial reporting, budget forecasting, and executive summaries. Learners apply AI to their actual work from Week 1, starting with a Corporate AI Policy Navigator that ensures every tool and technique meets compliance and audit requirements.

By the end, learners leave with automated reporting workflows, AI-assisted forecasting models, and the confidence to implement AI across their finance function with no coding required. They earn a university-branded certificate signaling AI fluency in one of the most...