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69 %
of CFOs believe understanding AI is crucial
Despite the transformative power of AI , it ’ s unlikely to replace CFOs entirely . While AI excels at processing data and identifying patterns , it still lacks the critical thinking and decisionmaking capabilities that are central to the CFO role . The quality control of AI outputs by humans remains essential and the strategic insights provided by experienced finance leaders cannot be fully replicated by machines .
James says : “ Today ’ s AI technology advancements have not yet translated to solutions and applications that finance can deploy and utilise at scale – the design , build and deployment of these solutions on top of AI models is in itself a complexity to overcome for enterprises to adopt in the CFO ’ s organisation .”
However , the path to AI integration is not without its hurdles . According to a recent Russell Reynolds Associates report , while 69 % of CFOs believe understanding AI is crucial , only 28 % feel confident in their ability to implement it .
As we look to the future , it ’ s clear that AI will continue to reshape the finance function in profound ways . From automating routine tasks to providing deep , real-time insights into financial performance , AI is set to become an indispensable tool in the CFO ’ s arsenal . fintechmagazine . com 139