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Dec 2023
49m 4s

FP&A: The Silo Buster - A Planning Aces ...

The Future of Finance is Listening
About this episode
  • Insights from Planning Aces:

  • CFO Lauren StClair talks about leveraging AI for faster analysis, transparency in reporting, and the challenge of maintaining clean, adaptable data.

  • CFO Doug Lindroth emphasizes the shift from closed data structures to open-book management, enabling deeper discussions on profitability and investments.

  • CFO Charly Kevers underscores AI's impact on manual tasks, reshaping organizational charts to prioritize higher-level thinking.
  • AI's Role in FP&A and Security Concerns:

  • Discussion on AI's learning mechanisms, potential security risks, and the importance of Microsoft's approach with co-pilot in maintaining security.

  • Insights on how AI-driven tools adapt and evolve based on user interactions, driving advancements in decision-making processes.

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