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AI is a hot topic in lots of areas at the moment. The question in the minds of Finance people is - how can AI be used to good effect in Finance? What will it help us with? How can we trust it? What does it even do??? If these are questions on your mind, do make sure you consider this course from CFO.University, featuring experts in this area, Prashanth H Southekal, PhD, MBA and Tariq Munir. #finance #financetechnology #financetransformation #AI #artificialintelligence

💥 Coming in August:  AI for Finance Leaders https://lnkd.in/gnaN-RJC Finance leaders are at a pivotal point in their careers as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the industry. The "AI for Finance Leaders" course offers a unique opportunity to stay ahead of this curve. We are thrilled to announce that over 3 days - 9 hours of interactive, virtual training - you’ll learn from experts Tariq Munir and Prashanth H Southekal, PhD, MBA how to leverage AI for strategic decision-making and fostering a data-driven culture. This course is tailored to empower you to transform your finance function into a strategic powerhouse. 📅 Session Dates and times August 8th , 13th and 15th starting at 9:00 am EDT (New York) In this course, you will develop a strategic mindset for leveraging AI and data to solve business and, especially, finance challenges while driving innovation. Through our unique 📗 AI Playbook, you’ll acquire skills and frameworks to identify, implement, and sustain AI use cases in your finance function. This will enable you to evaluate and utilize AI-based digital capabilities, transforming your finance function to optimize processes, improve forecasting accuracy, and manage risks more effectively. 👱🏽♀️ 👨🏽 WHO IS THIS COURSE BUILT FOR? ⚪ CFOs, Finance VPs ⚪ Finance Directors, Heads of Finance, Senior Managers ⚪ Transformation Leads ⚪ Consultants - Finance Transformation ⚪ Anyone seeking to drive strategic impact of AI in Finance As a senior finance leader, you will also explore the ethical and responsible practices of AI, ensuring that your organization navigates the complexities of AI implementation responsibly. By attending this course, you will 🚀 elevate your finance team’s role as a strategic business partner, positioning your organization for future success in an AI-driven world. Signup for the course opens July 15th with $150.00 early bird discount through July 17th.  Sign up for this first cohort closes July 22nd. 🥇 Register your interest for more on the course and preferred status here, http://eepurl.com/iSlG-k 🥇 This course, designed by the instructors, is being brought to you by CFO.University. #AIforFinanceLeaders #CFOUniversity Andy Burrows, Gary Cokins, Tobias Zwingmann Asif Masani Abdul Khaliq

Do not miss this opportunity to learn about AI and how it can transform the Finance function of the future. Steering away from buzzwords, this course will provide you with highly actionable strategies to digitally transform your Finance function! CFO.University, Prashanth H Southekal, PhD, MBA , Steve Rosvold #AI #aitraining #DigitalTransformation

McKinsey & Company preaching on data hygiene practices in this great piece from CFO. "What finance departments need, McKinsey says, is a “clearly defined master data-management strategy.” Otherwise, data sources may be insufficiently trusted to make good use of emerging technologies like generative AI." Key Imperatives highlighted in the article: - Look beyond transactional activities - Help finance lead in data management - Improve decision-making processes - Reimagine the finance operating model with enhanced capabilities Embracing these imperatives is crucial for finance professionals to stay ahead in the evolving landscape of data management and technology integration. #McKinsey #DataHygiene #Finance #DataManagement VAi Consulting

Finance leaders have mixed perspectives on generative AI’s short- and long-term impacts. As experts and finance leaders alike have predicted a large disruption in traditional operations thanks to the new technology, a range of others, from small and medium-sized accounting firms to large boards of directors, have questioned the ability of GenAI to have a legitimate impact on the finance function in the latest from CFO Dive. #ai #cfo #csuiteconversations #digitaltransformation #artificialintelligence #executivefunction #finance #leadershipmatters #technology #2024trends https://lnkd.in/g2KTxP3r

👋 The digital landscape continues to evolve in an unprecedented way, and it’s imperative for finance leaders to not just adapt, but thrive by using the incredible power of AI, as the below article by Tech Brew is suggesting. Let me share some thoughts: 💠 Imagine the ability to predict market trends with remarkable accuracy, streamline your company's financial processes, and reduce risk provisions to bolster your bottom line. These are attainable goals through strategic AI implementation. 💡 Challenges & Opportunities: CFOs often grapple with numerous challenges – from data overload to compliance complexities. AI, backed by sophisticated algorithms, can sift through vast volumes of data in real-time, identifying patterns and anomalies that humans might overlook. It's not just about crunching numbers; it's about extracting actionable insights that can steer your financial decisions in the right direction. 📊 Data-Driven Insights - Picture this: with AI-powered predictive analytics, you can anticipate market shifts and make informed investment decisions. By leveraging historical data, economic indicators, and even sentiment analysis, your finance department can contribute to maximizing returns and minimizing risks. ⚙️ Efficiency & Automation: Say goodbye to manual data entry and repetitive tasks. With AI, routine processes like invoice reconciliation and expense categorization can be automated, freeing up your finance team to focus on strategic initiatives that are valuable. 🔐 Risk Management: The ability to identify potential financial risks in advance is a game-changer. AI models can assess historical data, market trends, and external factors to create risk profiles, allowing you to proactively mitigate threats and allocate resources more effectively. 🤖 Adaptive Workforce: Embracing AI doesn't mean replacing human skills; it means augmenting them. Your finance team can transition from transactional roles to becoming data-driven analysts, empowered to make data-informed decisions that resonate with your company's long-term vision. 💫 Ready to Future-Proof Your Finance Operations? Let's have a conversation about how AI can elevate your company's financial performance. #futureproof #future #technology #finance #ai #elevate2023 ---- 🙏 Thank you for reading! This post was brought to you by human intelligence 🧠 and if you enjoyed it, be sure to check out my other posts and articles here on #LinkedIn. I post regularly on topics related to 🎓 learning and 🦾 technology, 🦸♀️ leadership, 📱 digital business, 🪞 weekly reflections & learnings ( 👉 #elevateweekly), and 🎧 podcast recommendations (👉#walknlisten🚶♀️). Feel free to like 👍, share 📢, comment ✍️, and turn on the 🔔 bell on my profile for more valuable insights and updates! 🚀 https://lnkd.in/eFD4-GaR