A practical framework for CFOs sponsoring their first enterprise AI program.
The CFOs getting AI right are treating it as a governed capability, not a series of point tools. They start with a written policy, a defined data boundary, and a small number of high-leverage use cases.
Start with narrative reporting, variance explanations, and document intelligence. These are high-frequency, low-risk applications where value is measurable in weeks. Reserve autonomous agents and forecasting copilots for once the platform, governance, and team are proven.
Above all, invest in the operating model. A finance AI program without an accountable owner, a governed data foundation, and a disciplined use-case pipeline will not survive contact with the fiscal calendar.