State of AI in Finance

This session will give CFOs a clear view of how AI is reshaping finance in 2025. We’ll cover the essentials—what AI is, why it has become a business standard, and the major trends shaping adoption—while addressing why finance has been slower to move compared to other functions. You’ll see where AI is already delivering results in reporting, forecasting, compliance, and risk management, along with a roadmap for moving from pilots to enterprise adoption.

We’ll also explore the complexity of regulation, from the EU AI Act’s strict risk-tier framework to the U.S. patchwork of executive orders and state laws. You’ll gain practical insight into the opportunities, risks, and actions to take now to prepare your finance team.

Anna Tiomina is a Fractional CFO, AI trainer, and advisor. She’s the founder of Blend2Balance, a consulting firm focused on helping Finance teams apply AI in practical, business-relevant ways. Her background includes senior finance roles in both public and private companies, including Global CFO at Softeq and Cluster CFO at Sandoz Pharmaceuticals.

Today, Anna works with small and mid-sized companies to integrate AI into their financial operations. She is also the author of the Balanced AI Insights weekly newsletter and leads the Fractional CFO Corner within the AI Finance Club, a space for CFOs to share ideas and stay ahead of the curve.