Rishi Sapra
Rishi Sapra

Grow CFO Show- The Future of Finance: How Power BI and AI Are Redefining the CFO Role

In this podcast episode I discussed the Power BI training course I have been delivering for GrowCFO along with the value of Power BI (and MS Fabric more broadly) for the Finance function.

Key topics covered:

  • Power BI’s role in creating comprehensive semantic models for financial data
  • The importance of context and storytelling in financial reporting
  • Automation capabilities that streamline financial data processing
  • Integration of AI and copilot technologies in financial analytics
  • Practical approaches to building interactive financial dashboards
  • Bridging the gap between technical complexity and business value
  • The future of data management through unified platforms
  • Strategies for handling diverse skill levels in financial technology training
  • The critical role of education in adopting advanced analytics tools
  • Transforming financial reporting from static to dynamic insights

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