Artificial Intelligence and automation are rapidly transforming the finance function—but many finance professionals feel unsure where to start.
AI & Automation for the Modern Finance Professional is a practical, non-technical course designed to help finance teams understand, evaluate, and apply AI-powered tools in their everyday work. This course cuts through the hype and explains AI in clear, business-friendly language, focusing on real finance use cases such as reporting, reconciliations, forecasting, and process automation.
You will learn how AI works at a conceptual level, where it adds value in finance operations, and how to responsibly use modern tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making—without needing coding or technical expertise.
Who Should Take This Course
This course is ideal for:
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Finance Analysts, Accountants, and Senior Accountants
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Finance Managers, Controllers, and Team Leads
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Shared Services and Operations Finance Professionals
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Business and Finance Professionals curious about AI
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Teams preparing for digital transformation initiatives
No technical or programming background is required.
Basic familiarity with Excel and common finance processes is sufficient.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
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Understand AI, automation, and machine learning in plain business terms
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Identify finance processes that are suitable for automation
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Recognize how AI improves reporting, forecasting, and decision support
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Use AI-powered features within familiar tools like Excel, Power BI, and Microsoft 365
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Apply generative AI responsibly for finance tasks such as summarizing documents and drafting reports
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Assess data readiness and quality for AI and automation initiatives
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Build a simple business case for AI or automation projects
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Collaborate effectively with IT and stakeholders on AI implementations
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Confidently discuss AI opportunities, risks, and limitations within their organization
Learning Outcomes
After completing the course, participants will:
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Feel confident discussing AI and automation concepts
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Reduce manual, repetitive finance tasks
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Improve accuracy and efficiency in daily operations
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Make better, data-informed decisions
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Shift focus from transactional work to higher-value analysis and strategy
Course Format
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Short, engaging video lessons
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Practical demonstrations using real finance scenarios
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Hands-on exercises with familiar tools
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Simple language, no technical jargon