#FinanceMaster

AI is rapidly transforming the finance function, but most teams still don’t know where to begin. Finance Innovation Now aims to change that, providing practical, accessible AI education and advisory services built specifically for finance professionals. In this episode, Anders speaks with Marie Speakman and Kirsty Mackenzie about how finance teams can move from curiosity to implementation: gaining confidence with AI, identifying use cases, and embedding automation to drive efficiency and innovation without losing human insight.

As the finance profession evolves, FP&A is emerging as the engine driving insight, strategy, and transformation. In this week’s #FinanceMaster, Anders sits down with Vishaka Taneja, finance professional and FP&A advocate, to explore why this field has become one of the most exciting paths in modern finance. We unpack what makes FP&A distinct from traditional accounting, the skills professionals need to make the transition, and how AI and automation are reshaping the function to deliver deeper, faster business insights.

Tariffs, trade wars, and supply-chain disruption are redefining how finance leaders plan and protect their businesses. In this episode, Anders Liu-Lindberg talks with Thomas Mehlkopf from SAP Taulia about insights from the new e-book “Impact of Tariffs on Finance.” They discuss how CFOs can build resilience through better liquidity management, predictive analytics, and data-driven agility. To learn more about how finance can act in the current tariff-impacted environment, you can download SAP Taulia's latest report "Impact of Tariffs on Finance". Get the report here: https://bit.ly/437xliV

As finance evolves from reporting to real-time decision support, the role of the finance business partner is more important than ever. In this week’s #FinanceMaster, Anders speaks with Rachel Daly, Commercial Finance Manager and CIMA Committee Member for Northern Ireland, about how accountants can successfully transition into strategic business partnering roles. We explore the mindset shifts, key skills, and career decisions that enable this transformation—and how automation and AI are reshaping what it means to add value as a finance professional today.

As global finance grows more interconnected, navigating cross-border accounting and GAAP conversions has never been more critical. In this week’s #FinanceMaster, Anders sits down with Katrina Nacci, CPA and technical accounting expert, to unpack the complexities of multi-jurisdictional conversions, U.S. IPO readiness, and working with global finance teams. We explore why cross-border projects are so challenging, how CFOs can prepare their organizations for success, and why agility and expertise often outweigh size when choosing the right advisory model.

As AI reshapes the CFO tech stack, reinventing the quote-to-cash process has become critical for growth-focused finance leaders. In this week’s #FinanceMaster, Anders speaks with Riya Grover, CEO & Co-Founder of Sequence, about how AI is unlocking efficiency in billing and AR, bridging the CRM-to-ERP gap, and empowering finance teams to scale faster. We also explore what the modern CFO tech stack looks like, where AI is driving the most immediate value, and how automation is set to transform finance functions over the next few years.

As AI moves beyond the buzzword stage, finance leaders are already using it to transform reporting, compliance, and decision-making. In this week’s #FinanceMaster, Anders sits down with Steve Soter, VP at Workiva and former Head of SEC Reporting at Overstock, to explore where AI is driving real impact for finance and accounting teams. We unpack the most promising use cases, the biggest adoption hurdles, and how leaders can embrace AI without disrupting critical workflows—ensuring technology supports, rather than overwhelms, today’s finance professionals.

As the accounting profession faces a mounting talent crisis, innovative solutions are reshaping how finance teams operate. In this week’s #FinanceMaster, we sit down with Maura Teitelbaum, COO of Elite Virtual Employment Solutions, to explore how offshoring is helping organizations address the accountant shortage. From why the Philippines stands out as a hub for skilled finance talent, to practical first steps for CFOs considering offshore models, Maura shares insights on building resilient, world-class finance functions. We also discuss how offshoring complements automation, enabling finance leaders to focus on strategic value creation across the business.

As digital transformation reshapes the finance landscape, understanding how to effectively use enterprise platforms is more critical than ever. In this week’s #FinanceMaster, we dive into the SAP Business Suite with Christian Straub — unpacking its relevance for finance teams, key starting points, and practical applications. We also explore how AI, through SAP’s Joule, is being integrated to support — not replace — finance professionals, driving smarter decisions across the value chain.

As finance becomes increasingly complex, roles in finance teams must evolve with a stronger emphasis on specialization. This shift also intensifies the need for effective business partnering within finance. Finance professionals are not only required to have technical expertise but must also act as strategic advisors. There’s quite a gap to cover between the two, so join this week’s #FinanceMaster Show to learn more about strategic business partnering and how to make the jump.