The finance function stands at the cusp of a radical transformation, driven by the integration of AI and intelligent systems. This keynote presents Standard Chartered's journey in building FinSight Intelligence, a comprehensive AI-enabled finance platform that is revolutionizing how finance teams operate. We'll explore the fundamental building blocks of AI-enabled finance and demonstrate how they're reshaping core finance functions through real-world implementations. Through practical case studies, we'll examine how AI is transforming five key areas: - Treasury operations: How advanced reasoning capabilities analyze global financial data to generate real-time trade recommendations and risk insights - Tax compliance: The automation of complex Global Pillar 2 calculations, reducing compliance time while ensuring accuracy across multiple jurisdictions - Investor Relations: AI-powered earnings call analysis and narrative control, achieving 80% accuracy in predicting Q4 2024 patterns - Management Reporting: Natural language interfaces and intelligent dashboards that democratise financial data access - Business Performance Management: Real-time simulation and predictive analytics enabling proactive decision-making We'll share our architecture for success, including: - Multi-modal data processing combining structured and unstructured financial information - Knowledge modeling frameworks that enhance AI reasoning in complex financial scenarios - Real-time simulation capabilities for sophisticated financial modeling - Natural language interfaces that transform how teams interact with financial data Key Takeaways: - Blueprint for building an AI-enabled finance function - Practical implementation strategies across core finance processes - Critical success factors for AI adoption in regulated financial environments - Quantifiable benefits and ROI metrics from real implementations This session will provide CFOs, finance leaders, and financial technology professionals with a concrete roadmap for transforming their finance functions through AI, backed by real examples and measurable outcomes from our journey.