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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Foundations of AI for Finance Professionals

  • Understanding AI and machine learning within the financial sector
  • Categories of AI models: classification, regression, and generative models
  • Responsible AI: ensuring accuracy, transparency, and ethical application in reporting

Automation of Financial Data Processing

  • Utilising AI tools for data ingestion and extraction from PDFs and spreadsheets
  • Data cleaning and transformation for analytical purposes
  • Harnessing OCR, NLP, and LLMs to interpret unstructured financial text

AI-Powered Financial Statement Analysis

  • Automated ratio analysis and benchmarking techniques
  • Trend identification and variance analysis via machine learning
  • Visualising key insights through AI-driven dashboards

Generative AI for Narrative Reporting

  • Using LLMs to draft executive summaries and variance commentary
  • Developing management discussion & analysis (MD&A) with AI assistance
  • Prompt engineering for precise financial storytelling and output control

Scenario Planning and Forecasting with AI

  • Introduction to scenario modelling and simulation using ML
  • Constructing dynamic models for forecasting revenue, expenses, and cash flow
  • Conducting stress tests on financials under various macroeconomic assumptions

Integrating AI into Existing FP&A Processes

  • Enhancing spreadsheet workflows with Python or AI plugins
  • Collaborative tools and automation to support monthly and quarterly close processes
  • Embedding AI capabilities into Excel, Power BI, or cloud-based FP&A platforms

Audit, Governance, and Internal Controls

  • AI explainability and preparation for internal audits
  • Documenting assumptions and AI outputs to satisfy compliance requirements
  • Establishing controls for AI-assisted processes in financial reporting

Summary and Future Steps

Requirements

  • Working knowledge of key financial statements and performance metrics
  • Practical experience using spreadsheets or basic data management tools
  • Some familiarity with Python or a readiness to utilise AI-enhanced interfaces

Intended Audience

  • Corporate finance analysts
  • FP&A teams
  • Controllers

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  • Customised Content: We adapt the syllabus and practical exercises to the real goals and needs of your project.
  • Flexible Schedule: Dates and times adapted to your team's agenda.
  • Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
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Price per private group, online live training, starting from £3200 + VAT*

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