Unity Advisory
AI-driven CFO advisory for mid-market
AI Architect Senior Manager
Hybrid work is required in London.
About the job
- At least 7 years of experience in enterprise architecture or artificial intelligence and machine learning engineering.
- Experience with cloud environments including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
- Knowledge of artificial intelligence governance and machine learning operations tools.
- Design scalable artificial intelligence platforms, pipelines, and frameworks aligned with enterprise goals.
- Define target-state artificial intelligence architectures across applications, data, and infrastructure.
- Evaluate emerging artificial intelligence technologies, including large language models, multimodal systems, and agentic artificial intelligence, for adoption.
- Ensure artificial intelligence architectures comply with governance, security, and regulatory frameworks.
- Collaborate with engineers and consultants to deliver enterprise-ready solutions.
- Support proof-of-concept projects and guide them into production systems.
- Develop integration strategies for artificial intelligence platforms and enterprise applications.
- Advise leadership on artificial intelligence architecture best practices and risks.
- Optimize artificial intelligence environments for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
- Track advancements in artificial intelligence architectures to maintain thought leadership.
About the company
Unity Advisory is a London-based advisory firm focusing on non-audit CFO services, including Finance, Deals & Value Capture, and Tax Matters. It uses an AI-first delivery model embedded in its operations to improve efficiency and offers flexible, outcomes-based fees. It differentiates itself by being audit-free, privately backed, and led by former Big Four leaders, serving upper mid-market and private-equity-backed companies. Its goal is to be a trusted, conflict-free adviser that helps CFOs drive finance transformation, execute deals, and optimize tax.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
N/A
Founded
2025
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Marc Lien became chief AI officer in April 2026, strengthening the technology-led delivery model.
- Unity targets PE-backed upper mid-market clients, a segment demanding CFO transformation and deal support.
- The firm expanded to 100 employees by April 2026, showing early hiring traction.
What critics are saying
- Without audit relationships, Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG retain deeper client penetration.
- Unity reached 100 employees by April 2026, but lacks proven recurring revenue and reference clients.
- If Warburg Pincus deployment stalls by 2027, Unity faces existential funding pressure.
What makes Unity Advisory unique
- Warburg Pincus committed up to $300 million to Unity Advisory on June 30, 2025.
- Marissa Thomas and Steve Varley bring PwC and EY operating experience directly into leadership.
- Unity excludes audit, enabling AI-first, conflict-free CFO advisory and value-based pricing.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options