Careers in Finance | Ashok Manthena - Special Episode - AI Discussion
FinPod · Corporate Finance Institute
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Show Notes
In this episode of Careers in Finance on FinPod, we welcome back Ashok Manthena, founder of Chatfin.ai and finance analytics expert. Ashok shares insights on how generative AI is impacting finance—from FP&A to tax and treasury—by automating tasks like reconciliation and variance analysis. We discuss how AI is improving data access, enhancing forecasting accuracy, and enabling real-time analysis, creating game-changing efficiencies for finance teams.
Ashok also explains the hurdles to AI adoption, particularly team readiness for automation, and offers practical advice on leveraging AI tools like Chatfin.ai for finance professionals, especially those working with Excel. Tune in as we discuss what a future landscape driven by AI looks like.