CFOs report that AI is shifting from hype to practical value as finance teams use it to automate payroll validation, reconciliation, data ingestion, and analysis. Early wins show strong productivity gains, though challenges remain around data quality, outdated infrastructure, and governance. Leaders emphasize starting even if conditions aren’t perfect, using iterative training, and focusing on clear outcomes rather than waiting for flawless data. Many CFOs are hiring data talent, piloting agents, and building small wins to drive adoption. Overall, AI is rapidly becoming central to finance operations, and CFOs see it as essential to future competitiveness.

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