167. AI's Role in the Future of Finance with Nicolas Boucher

03/05/24 • 36 min

Join Hannah Munro in this week’s episode of CFO 4.0 as she delves into the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence in the finance sector with the esteemed guest, Nicolas Boucher, Founder of AI Finance Club. Discover how AI and technology are reshaping financial processes, enhancing productivity, and enabling finance teams to lead with innovation.
This episode covers:

The Evolution of AI in Finance: From simple chatbots to advanced generative AI.
Practical Applications of AI: Learn how AI can streamline operations.
AI's Impact on Business and Growth
The Role of Finance Teams in AI Adoption: Discuss the importance of finance professionals becoming proficient with AI tools and technologies.
Insights into the limitations of AI in finance and how to navigate these challenges effectively.
Future-Proofing Finance with AI: The importance of selecting technology partners with a strong AI strategy.

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The Evolution of AI in Finance: From simple chatbots to advanced generative AI.
Practical Applications of AI: Learn how AI can streamline operations.
AI's Impact on Business and Growth
The Role of Finance Teams in AI Adoption: Discuss the importance of finance professionals becoming proficient with AI tools and technologies.
Insights into the limitations of AI in finance and how to navigate these challenges effectively.
Future-Proofing Finance with AI: The importance of selecting technology partners with a strong AI strategy.

Links mentioned:

Nicolas' Linkedin
Learn more about Nicolas' work here
Join the AI Finance Club
Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here.
Subscribe to our Podcast!

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166. Financial Transformation Live: Navigating the Budgeting Process for Transformation Success

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In this month's FTL episode on CFO 4.0, hosted by Hannah Munro, we delve into the intricacies of budgeting in the modern finance landscape. Focusing on shifting towards a more agile budgeting approach, Hannah shares invaluable insights and strategies to help finance professionals navigate the complexities of financial planning and transformation.
Join us as we explore:

Introduction to Agile Budgeting: Understanding the need for flexibility in financial planning.
Different Budgeting Approaches: A deep dive into incremental, zero-based, and scenario-based budgeting.
Top-Down vs Bottom-Up Budgeting: Analyzing the pros and cons of each approach.
Strategies for aligning budget projections with current business run rates to minimise the need for frequent rebudgeting.
Discussing the journey from basic to leading-edge planning capabilities.
The importance of involving department heads and teams in the budgeting process for better alignment and accountability.
How to evaluate the effectiveness of your budgeting process and the value it adds to the organisation.

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168. PE Backed | The Evolution of a Finance Leader: Journey Through Audit, IPO, Acquisitions to Private Equity with Tory Bauman

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Join us in this enlightening episode of CFO 4.0 as Hannah Munro sits down with Tory Bauman, Vice President, FP&A at Zayo Group, to discuss the intricacies of financial planning and analysis in the fast-paced world of telecommunications infrastructure. Tory shares her remarkable journey from public accounting to a pivotal role in a major global company, offering unique insights into the challenges and opportunities of financial transformation.

In this episode, we cover:

Tory's transition from auditing to leading FP&A, and her first-hand experiences with the company's evolution from public to private equity.
The critical role of communication with auditors and the significance of understanding business operations from both sides of the financial fence.
The importance of asset integration, and the shift towards cultural fit in recent acquisitions.
Practical advice for finance professionals on career progression
The emerging trend of boomerang employees and considerations for those contemplating a return to a previous employer.

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