#Finance is often seen as conservative, which makes it even more exciting to rethink it, especially with #AI.

I recently had the opportunity to speak with the FINANCE Magazin, a German publication specializing in finance leadership and transformation, about how artificial intelligence is changing the role of finance. For me, AI is not just an effective tool but a genuine matter of the heart.

In my role as CFO at NTT DATA Business Solutions, I already use AI in my day-to-day work. I use it to structure complex information, explore scenarios, support analyses and challenge my own perspectives. Not as a shortcut, but as a thoughtful companion that helps me build a stronger foundation for decision-making.

I am convinced that AI has the potential to level hierarchies by democratizing access to insights and knowledge. Especially in finance, this enables a shift from purely reporting the past to actively shaping the future of the business, with greater transparency, speed and collaboration.

But beyond the many opportunities AI presents, we should remain honest and self-critical. We are all still learning. AI is evolving rapidly and so must we. For me, this is closely linked to the idea of lifelong learning. Staying curious, being open to new technologies and sometimes investing time beyond our daily routines to truly understand what comes next, that is what will make the difference in the future.

What matters most is not the technology itself, but how we use it: responsibly, ethically and with people at the center. AI can become a powerful enabler for better leadership, but never a replacement for it.

You will find the link to the article in the comments. It is in German and behind a paywall, but the dialogue it encourages is one we should continue across organizations and industries. If you are interested, please feel free to reach out.

This journey has only just begun. Let’s take one curious step after the other.