Matthias is joined by Mark McDonald, founder of Finance Next, to discuss the transformative impact of AI on finance, exploring its evolution, current use cases, and future implications. Hear their thoughts on emphasizing the importance of understanding ROI, the need for CFOs to adapt to new technologies, and the cultural shifts required for successful AI adoption.

Mark brings over two decades of hands on operations and corporate finance leadership mostly at Siemens in the US and in Germany. After earning his Master's in Software Engineering from Harvard with a focus on Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI, Mark joined Gartner where he established the AI competency in the finance practice, helping hundreds of clients introduce AI to their finance operations. He now leads Finance Next, an independent consulting practice dedicated to helping finance leaders responsibly transition their operations to AI and assisting software providers in addressing the accounting and finance market.

Listen to Matthias' conversation with Rachel Kirkham, Chief Technology Officer of MindBridge, as they explore how artificial intelligence is impacting public accounting firms and their external audit and assurance services.

Rachel is responsible for leading AI product strategy and the data sciences team. Prior to joining MindBridge, she was the Head of Data Analytics Research at the UK National Audit Office, leading a team of data scientists and analysts in developing unique capabilities for financial auditors. Rachel is an ACA-qualified chartered accountant and holds an MBA from Imperial College.

In this episode, guest co-host Stephen DeWitt joins Matthias Steinberg to discuss the transformative impact of AI in finance with guests Marie Myers (CFO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise) and Geoffrey Moore (Author and Advisor). Listen now as they explore the evolving role of the CFO, the importance of trust and integrity in financial operations, and the need for companies to embrace AI to enhance productivity and decision making.