Advantage AI Finance Masterclass

From Hype to Impact: A 2-Day AI-Led Finance Transformation Masterclass for Finance Leaders

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how finance teams forecast, report, manage risk and create strategic value. Yet most organisations are still in the early stages of adoption, and the gap between AI leaders and laggards is widening.

This masterclass equips senior finance professionals with the critical understanding, practical skills and strategic frameworks needed to lead AI-driven transformation in their organisations. Combining current research, live demonstrations, hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, it moves beyond the hype to focus on what works, what the risks are and how to build a credible implementation plan.

The course is grounded in a “critical AI literacy” approach — building the professional judgment and verification skills that finance leaders need to adopt AI responsibly and effectively, rather than simply promoting tools.

Who Should Attend?

This masterclass is designed for:

  • Chief Financial Officers and Finance Directors – seeking to develop their AI strategy and lead transformation from the top.
  • Financial Controllers and Heads of Finance – looking to understand how AI will reshape operations and what readiness looks like.
  • FP&A and Management Reporting Leaders – exploring how AI can enhance forecasting, scenario planning and board reporting.
  • Finance Transformation and Change Leaders – responsible for designing and delivering technology-enabled change programmes.
  • Risk, Compliance and Internal Audit Professionals – needing to understand AI governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
  • Senior Accountants and Finance Managers – ready to build practical AI literacy and identify opportunities in their own teams.

No technical or programming background is required.

Benefits of Attending

Lead with Confidence in a Shifting Landscape – Understand the current AI landscape and its strategic implications for the finance function, cutting through vendor hype to focus on evidence-based insights.

Identify High-Value AI Opportunities – Learn to evaluate where AI can deliver the greatest impact in your finance operations, from forecasting and working capital to compliance and board reporting.

Build Practical AI Skills – Gain hands-on experience with generative AI tools through structured exercises, learning effective prompt engineering techniques for finance-specific applications.

Develop a Governance Framework – Understand the key risks of AI in finance, including hallucinations, bias, data privacy and fraud, and build a practical governance approach aligned to international best practice.

Create a Credible Implementation Roadmap – Leave with a phased plan for AI adoption in your organisation, informed by peer feedback.

Drive Cultural Change – Develop practical strategies for overcoming organisational resistance, upskilling your team and leading the transition to an AI-enabled finance function.

Connect with Senior Peers – Exchange insights and build professional relationships with finance leaders from across the region who are navigating the same challenges.

UNDERSTANDING THE LANDSCAPE & BUILDING THE CASE

  • Session 1: The Strategic Imperative
  • Session 2: AI Landscape Update for Senior Finance Leaders
  • Session 3: AI Applications in Finance – Use Cases and Case Studies
  • Session 4: Hands-On – Prompt Engineering for Finance
  • Session 5: Transforming Finance with Human-AI Collaboration
  • Session 6: Mapping Your Own Use Cases
  • Session 7: Day 1 Synthesis

GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND IMPLEMENTATION

  • Session 8: Governance, Risk and Compliance
  • Session 9: Data Strategy for AI Readiness
  • Session 10: Leading the AI-Enabled Finance Function
  • Session 11: Building the Business Case
  • Session 12: Implementation Planning Workshop
  • Session 13: Peer Review and Challenge
  • Session 14: Personal Action Planning and Wrap-Up