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in Open Executive Education in Belgium and #25 worldwide
Today’s CFOs and finance leaders need more than technical expertise. They’re expected to shape strategic decisions, identify risks and opportunities – and guide their teams through rapid technological change.
AI is already transforming the finance function – and this programme empowers finance executives to navigate the AI era. You’ll learn to assess, implement and leverage AI technology to enhance forecasting, valuation, performance management, cost control and value creation. And you’ll leave with the skills and confidence to integrate AI into your finance strategy, driving transformation across your team.
Detailed programme
This programme combines a self-paced online introduction with three intensive days on campus. You’ll start by assessing your finance team’s digital and AI maturity – and then develop a future-focused roadmap. Through hands-on tools, expert insights and peer discussion, you’ll gain the confidence and skills to integrate AI into your finance strategy and operations.
Module 1: Digital maturity and strategy
- Digital maturity scan: Evaluate if your finance function is ready to adopt AI
- AI strategy mapping: Identify the essential components of an AI-focused finance strategy
Module 2: From data to intelligence
- Data, governance and automation:
- Explore the foundational enablers of AI – from structured data management to cybersecurity
- Learn how Robotic Process Automation (RPA) can streamline finance and accounting processes
- Analytical AI: Discover how Machine Learning (ML) drives predictive analytics and enhances decision-making
- Generative AI: Explore practical cases and exercises that show the potential of GenAI in finance
- Ethical and responsible AI: Debate the ethical challenges that arise when you implement AI in financial contexts
Module 3: Leading the transformation
- Strategic roadmapping: Create a strategic, actional roadmap and set out clear KPIs to guide your finance team’s AI journey
Why this programme
- Develop a transformation strategy to make your finance function AI-ready
- Understand how RPA, ML and GenAI are reshaping financial decision-making
- Apply AI in key areas – including forecasting, performance management, financial analysis, valuation and fraud detection
- Build the skills and confidence to lead your team through digital transformation
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Who should attend
- Executives with financial and strategic responsibilities
- Current or aspiring CFOs – such as finance managers, directors and controllers
- Senior professionals with strong financial acumen who want to integrate AI into finance operations
- Finance and technology professionals from a variety of industries and from organisations of all sizes
- Professionals with 5+ years’ management experience and a solid finance background²
Success stories
Yannick Van Ommen
Business Controller at BMW
I would recommend this programme highly to anyone looking to advance their career in finance. It provides invaluable insights into the future of finance and equips participants with the skills needed to thrive in a digital world. The knowledge and confidence I gained from this programme have been transformative, and I believe it can have a similar impact on others. Read more about Yannick's story.
Mickey Dinh
Senior Process Architect www.bpostgroup.com
I had the opportunity to participate in the Digital Finance programme, and I gained valuable insights into how to future-proof our Finance department. Our company is striving to become an international player in e-logistics – and so there has never been a better time to optimise our core processes through digitisation, especially when it comes to delivering greater value to our internal and external customers. I highly recommend this programme to anyone who is in pursuit of operational excellence in their finance office.
Faculty
Andreea Gorbatai
Professor of Entrepreneurship
Andreea Gorbatai explores the role of social interaction and emotion in entrepreneurship research
Paul Geertsema
Associate Professor of Accounting and AI
Paul Geertsema is an expert in accounting, finance and AI. He’s published work in leading journals – and worked at top organisations.
Kristof Stouthuysen
Professor of Management Accounting and AI-driven Finance
Kristof Stouthuysen drives sustainable value creation with management accountancy – and leverages technology to make better financial decisions.
Öykü Isik
Professor of Digital Strategy and Cybersecurity IMD Business School
Öykü Isik is professor in Digital strategy and cybersecurity at IMD Business School, she is a former Vlerick faculty. She is an expert in digital resilience and the ways in which disruptive technologies challenge our society and organisations. She enables C-level executives to understand cybersecurity, data privacy and digital ethics challenges.
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Annelies Claeys
Project Manager New Business