{"product_id":"the-ai-powered-finance-handbook-a-practical-guide-to-transforming-finance-with-artificial-intelligence-9798294296254","title":"The AI Powered Finance Handbook: A Practical Guide to Transforming Finance with Artificial Intelligence","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Infowave Mrv\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Finance - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe AI Powered Finance Handbook: A Practical Guide to Transforming Finance with Artificial Intelligence\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUnlock the future of finance and future-proof your career with The AI-Powered Finance Handbook, from the experts at InfoWave MRV. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the definitive guide for transforming your department's productivity and efficiency with Artificial Intelligence. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLearn to automate routine work, generate predictive insights, and shift from manual data cruncher to indispensable strategic leader. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach chapter provides clear, actionable takeaways, making this a practical blueprint you can implement immediately. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis handbook is essential reading for any finance executive, professional, or student who is ready to lead and thrive in the age of AI. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents at a Glance \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: Beyond the Spreadsheet: The Imperative for Change\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe limitations of Excel and legacy ERP systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe speed of modern business and the need for real-time insights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe shifting role of the CFO: From cost-cutter to value-creator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey pressures: Volatility, big data, and stakeholder demands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActionable Takeaway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Making the Business Case for AI in Finance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalculating the ROI: The three pillars of value (Efficiency, Effectiveness, Strategic Advantage).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantifying the benefits: Reduced closing times, improved forecast accuracy, lower audit costs, better working capital management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresenting the case to the C-Suite and the Board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Study: How Company X achieved a 30% reduction in forecasting errors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActionable Takeaway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: AI, ML, and LLMs: A CFO's No-Nonsense Primer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is AI? (Think: The car).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is Machine Learning? (Think: The engine that learns from the road).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are Large Language Models (LLMs) \u0026amp; Generative AI? (Think: The GPS that can talk to you and suggest new routes).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple, relatable analogies for each concept.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActionable Takeaway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: The AI Toolkit: Key Technologies and What They Do\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePredictive Analytics: \u003c\/b\u003e For forecasting sales, cash flow, and demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNatural Language Processing (NLP): \u003c\/b\u003e For reading contracts, analyzing reports, and powering chatbots for internal queries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRobotic Process Automation (RPA): \u003c\/b\u003e For automating rule-based tasks like data entry and reconciliations (often a gateway to AI).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComputer Vision: \u003c\/b\u003e For scanning invoices and receipts, eliminating manual data entry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGenerative AI: \u003c\/b\u003e For drafting financial commentary, summarizing performance reports, and running complex \"what-if\" scenarios.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActionable Takeaway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Revolutionizing FP\u0026amp;A: From Guesswork to Guidance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomated Budgeting and Rolling Forecasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAI-driven scenario planning and stress testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriver-based forecasting that identifies key business metrics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Case Study: A retail company using AI to predict store-level demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActionable Takeaway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: The Autonomous Close: Reimagining Accounting \u0026amp; Reporting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Optimizing Treasury \u0026amp; Cash Management\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Supercharging Risk Management \u0026amp; Compliance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Driving Strategy: AI for M\u0026amp;A, Capex, and Value Creation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Crafting Your AI Finance Strategy\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: The Tech Stack: Buy vs. Build vs. Partner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Data: The Fuel for Your AI Engine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: The Human Element: Building a Future-Ready Team\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Navigating the Risks: Ethics, Bias, and the \"Black Box\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: The CFO of 2030: Your Role in an AI-Driven World\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eConclusion: Your First 90 Day\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46334268997783,"sku":"9798294296254","price":1695.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798294296254.webp?v=1768671776","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-ai-powered-finance-handbook-a-practical-guide-to-transforming-finance-with-artificial-intelligence-9798294296254","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}