How can finance leaders enable innovation without losing visibility, control, or trust? In this session, hear how one CFO is helping steer a complex transformation journey — one that includes SAP SAC for planning, SuccessFactors integration, BTP-driven application development, and emerging AI capabilities via Joule Studio. With many of these initiatives still underway, this session offers an honest look at what it takes to support responsible innovation, even in uncertain territory. We’ll explore how the finance function is approaching governance for AI-powered experiments (like automated timesheets and project manager assistants), while still championing broader goals around simplification, planning accuracy, and business alignment. It's a story of measured risk, cross-functional collaboration, and the practical decisions that enable bold change. Key Takeaways: - How to assess and support AI and automation initiatives in regulated environments - Why finance plays a critical enabling role in early-stage SAP innovation - Lessons from projects spanning SAC, BTP, SuccessFactors, and Joule Studio