This ebook introduces finance professionals to modern analytics concepts without requiring advanced technical skills. It explains how automation and analytics improve core finance functions such as reporting, forecasting, compliance, audit, and fraud detection. The guide walks through common challenges caused by spreadsheets, including manual errors, slow processes, and limited scalability. It demonstrates how analytics automation enables finance teams to blend data from multiple sources, standardize calculations, and deliver faster, more accurate insights. Real-world examples illustrate gains in efficiency, accuracy, and risk reduction. The ebook also highlights the role of AI-assisted analytics in scenario modeling and predictive analysis. Designed as a practical primer, it helps finance

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