What Happens When Finance Experts Can Build Their Own Technology?

Join Ian Chapman, Office of the CFO Partner and Head of Technical and Deal Accounting at AAB, as he shares how he is using AI to transform the way he works.
By combining deep finance expertise with AI-powered development tools, Ian has built software, enhanced spreadsheets, created practical solutions, and driven operational efficiencies. He believes AI is creating a major shift in the profession, giving subject matter experts the ability to build their own tools and solve business problems without relying solely on traditional software development teams.
In this session, Ian will share real-world examples of how he's applying AI to improve client delivery and create innovative solutions. He'll discuss why AI is empowering finance professionals to become technology creators, and how this is changing the relationship between expertise, technology and value creation.
The conversation will also explore the future of finance and the profession itself. As AI becomes more accessible, what opportunities will emerge for finance teams? Which skills will become more valuable? And how can finance professionals embrace these technologies while continuing to provide the insight, judgement and trust that organisations depend on?
Whether you're experimenting with AI, looking to improve efficiency, or curious about what the future holds for finance and the profession, this promises to be an insightful and thought-provoking discussion.