AI-Powered Finance: From Automation to Autonomous Decision-Making

The finance industry is moving beyond automation—AI is no longer just a tool for efficiency but a strategic partner in decision-making. In this session, finance leaders will explore how AI can transform their role from data processors to proactive strategists, leveraging AI-driven insights to drive cash flow optimization, risk management, and business growth.

Key Takeaways:

• Beyond Automation: The AI Evolution – How AI is shifting from rule-based automation to true autonomy in financial operations.
• The CFO and Controller Playbook for 2025 – How AI-driven finance teams are gaining a competitive edge with real-time insights and proactive risk management.
• Use Cases in AI-Augmented Decision-Making – Practical examples of how finance teams are leveraging AI to optimize cash flow, detect anomalies, and eliminate inefficiencies.
• The Future of AI in Finance: What's Next? – Emerging trends in autonomous finance, predictive forecasting, and AI-powered strategy execution.

Mark Brousseau
President, Brousseau & Associates 

Over the past 30 years, Mark Brousseau has established himself as a thought leader on accounts payable, accounts receivable, payments and document automation.   A popular speaker at industry conferences and on webinars and podcasts, Brousseau advises prominent end-users and solutions and services providers on how to use automation to improve document- and payments-driven business processes.  Brousseau has chaired numerous educational conferences and has served on several industry committees and boards.  He resides in Center City Philadelphia with his wife and three sons.

Ben Baldyga
Vice President of Sales, Vic.ai

Ben Baldyga is an accomplished sales leader with extensive experience in driving growth and transformation in the enterprise software industry. As Vice President of Sales at Vic.ai, Ben leads the go-to-market organization and works with customers to leverage AI to revolutionize finance operations. With nearly 20 years of experience at high-growth tech companies, including Celonis, Qlik, and Zip, Ben has a proven track record in building high-performing teams, expanding market share, and driving revenue growth.