The AI-Powered CFO: A Practical Strategy for Smarter Finance
1h 7mIntermediate2026-07-03
Authors
genConnectU
A digital media company specializing in on-demand learning content
Glenn Hopper
Course details
This practical, leadership-focused course designed to help CFOs and finance leaders confidently adopt artificial intelligence and turn it into a strategic advantage. Led by Glenn Hopper, this course demystifies AI and shows that you don’t need a technical background to use it effectively. Through real-world finance use cases, step-by-step guidance, and actionable frameworks, you’ll learn how to identify where AI creates value, set realistic adoption goals, evaluate and select the right tools, automate key finance workflows, and scale AI across your organization. This course equips you with a clear roadmap and practical resources so you can lead AI-driven transformation in modern finance.
Learning objectives
Describe where AI creates real value across finance operations and leadership decisions.
Set realistic goals, choose the right tools, and adopt AI without overwhelming your team.
Scale AI initiatives, turning technology into a leadership advantage.
Learning objectives
Describe where AI creates real value across finance operations and leadership decisions.
Set realistic goals, choose the right tools, and adopt AI without overwhelming your team.
Scale AI initiatives, turning technology into a leadership advantage.
Skills covered
Personal FinanceAccounting SkillsRole-Based AI ApplicationsFinance and AccountingProfessional DevelopmentOne-Off
Concepts
Introduction
- The AI-powered CFO - A practical strategy for smarter finance
AI s Impact on the CFO Role
- AI as a competitive advantage
- Beyond spreadsheets AI as your decision co-pilot
- Where AI works best in finance
Crafting a Winning AI Strategy
- Where to start
- Defining AI goals
- The AI readiness checklist
Choosing the Right AI Tools (without Wasting Money)
- What s in the toolbox
- Picking the right AI tool
- AI tool selection checklist
Automating and Optimizing Finance Workflows
- Step-by-step AI integration
- AI and risk management
- Turning AI insights into smart decisions
Scaling AI without Overwhelming Your Team
- From pilot to full-scale AI adoption
- Measuring AI success
- Keeping your AI strategy agile
Future-Proofing Your AI Strategy
- What s next in AI & finance
- Staying ahead in the AI-driven landscape
- The CFO s AI roadmap