AI for Finance: From Data to Strategic Insight

About this training

Financial professionals sit on a mountain of data. But data on its own is worthless if it doesn’t lead to insight, prediction, and better decision-making. As expectations rise – faster reporting, deeper analysis, smarter risk assessment – traditional tools and methods are often falling behind.

That’s where AI comes in. Not as a buzzword, but as an accelerator. AI enables finance teams to detect trends in real time, accurately forecast cash flows, generate benchmarks automatically, and manage risks proactively. And all that without losing control — if you know how to apply it.

This training is not a tech show. It’s designed for financial professionals who want to critically explore how AI can enhance their work — without getting lost in jargon or blind automation. It offers a clear, evidence-based look at what’s already possible today, and how to apply it in practice.

The course is taught by an AI expert.

Dieter Vanden Heede, an experienced AI expert, will guide you step by step through practical scenarios and real-life cases. With his years of experience in the AI sector, he will ensure that you see immediate results.

Program

Programme Content

Introduction to AI and machine learning: what it really means for finance
Automating data cleaning and preparation
AI for data analysis and financial dashboard visualization
Cash flow forecasting using predictive models
Benchmarking financial performance: internal and external
Risk management with AI: credit risk, market trends, anomaly detection
Budgeting and planning: AI as a sparring partner
Fraud detection through pattern recognition
AI-powered reporting and decision support
Limits and risks of AI in finance: ethics, control, regulation

Target group

This course is designed for professionals who want to better understand and apply AI and ChatGPT in their daily work environment.

More specifically:

CFOs, finance managers and controllers
Business analysts and financial consultants
Finance professionals in SMEs or large organizations
Teams seeking to enhance financial processes with AI

So be sure to bring your laptop so you can get started right away in this workshop.

Approach

In this interactive workshop, you will get to work immediately on your own using concrete assignments and exercises.

This training consists of a mix of theory, demonstrations, practical assignments and lots of interaction. You will learn to deploy generative AI tools for your own purposes, get to work live with AI-powered chatbots and experiment with image recognition and text generation.

So be sure to bring your laptop so you can get started right away in this workshop.