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AI Foundations for Finance Professionals

  • Understanding AI and machine learning principles within the financial sector
  • Overview of AI model types: classification, regression, and generative architectures
  • Responsible AI practices: ensuring accuracy, transparency, and ethical application in reporting

Automating Financial Data Processing

  • Utilising AI tools for efficient data ingestion and extraction from PDFs and spreadsheets
  • Techniques for cleaning and transforming data to prepare for analysis
  • Harnessing OCR, NLP, and Large Language Models (LLMs) to interpret unstructured financial texts

AI-Driven Financial Statement Analysis

  • Performing automated ratio analysis and industry benchmarking
  • Applying machine learning for trend detection and advanced variance analysis
  • Visualising key insights through AI-powered dashboards

Generative AI for Narrative Reporting

  • Using LLMs to draft executive summaries and detailed variance commentary
  • Assisting in the creation of Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) sections
  • Mastering prompt engineering to ensure financial storytelling is accurate and controlled

Scenario Planning and Forecasting with AI

  • Introductory concepts of scenario modelling and simulation using machine learning
  • Constructing dynamic models for forecasting revenue, expenses, and cash flows
  • Stress testing financial positions against various macroeconomic assumptions

Integrating AI into Existing FP&A Workflows

  • Enhancing traditional spreadsheet workflows with Python scripts or AI plugins
  • Implementing collaborative tools and automation for monthly and quarterly closes
  • Embedding AI capabilities into Excel, Power BI, or cloud-based FP&A platforms

Audit, Governance, and Internal Controls

  • Ensuring AI explainability and readiness for internal audits
  • Documenting assumptions and AI outputs to meet compliance standards
  • Establishing robust controls for AI-assisted processes in financial reporting

Summary and Strategic Next Steps

Requirements

  • Working knowledge of core financial statements and key performance metrics
  • Proficiency with spreadsheets or basic data manipulation tools
  • Familiarity with Python or a willingness to adopt AI-enhanced user interfaces

Target Audience

  • Corporate finance analysts
  • FP&A teams
  • Controllers
 14 Hours

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  • Customized Content: We adapt the syllabus and practical exercises to the real goals and needs of your project.
  • Flexible Schedule: Dates and times adapted to your team's agenda.
  • Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
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