Finance Chief Magazine November 2026 | Page 51

30,000

Employees work for UST

67 %

Of finance teams now use at least one AI tool
“ The real value will come from knowing how to trust the work of AI, where to question it and where human judgement still matters.” In order not to be left behind by the tech wave, it’ s important to keep up to date with the why behind things. A new wave of understanding must accompany the latest changes to workflow, in order to inspire innovation.“ The biggest element is to invest in and invigorate that sense of curiosity for technology in team members,” Vijay adds.“ That is key to ensuring this AI transformation happens faster within your organisation.”
Navigating a new AI world in finance Over the last few years, Vijay describes some trends he has witnessed from the seat of a major technology company.“ Finance needs to be an integral part of the broader enterprise agenda, spanning across the entire organisation,” he notes.“ For a technology company like ours, we need a clear view of talent, risk, the technology landscape and all strategic bets the company is making. We must be active participants in tech investments, large deals and geographic expansions.” Traditional finance has been completely transformed as AI raises new questions about workflow, value and investments across industries. Speaking as a leader in the tech industry, Vijay notes that as a company, there is a vital
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