Will AI Replace Financial Analysts?

This opening session of the GrowCFO Global Finance Summit delves deep into the historical transformation of the CFO’s responsibilities, highlighting the shift from a primarily guardian and operational role to one that is increasingly strategic and change-focused.

Featuring Patrick Dunne, an experienced chair, board member, and professor, this session delves into the importance of developing a mindset that goes beyond simply minimizing risks and focuses on maximizing potential.

In this session, Catherine Marks and Paul Barnhurst discussed the challenges of implementing automation and AI tools in financial planning and analysis, including lack of awareness and resistance to change. They also discussed the evolution and evaluation of FP&A tools for finance professionals, with a focus on data management, modeling layers, and workflow and collaboration.