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 analyse 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.
