Future-Fit Finance | Microsoft Ireland | 28 April 2026
What are CFOs actually doing with data and AI - and what's working?
A small group of CFOs meeting in Dublin on 28 April to talk honestly about what's working - and what isn't.
Finance teams are being asked for better information, faster decisions, and tighter control - with the same headcount. Most are still figuring out where data and AI actually help versus where it adds noise. This session is about what's working in practice.
Hear directly from finance leaders and experts including:
Conor Cuthill, Director of Finance Transformation, ESW
Conor will share how ESW transformed its finance function as the business scaled from €300 million to €1.5 billion in turnover, expanded across 200+ countries and supported 70+ global brands. He will discuss how data, AI, and automation helped reduce complexity, improve control, and lower cost to serve.
Nigel Bell, CFO, Centric Health
Nigel will discuss how Centric Health, one of Ireland’s largest primary healthcare providers with over 1,000 staff, is building a shared services finance model using automation and AI to support scale, improve efficiency, and deliver stronger financial insight.
Shahrear Haider, Senior FP&A Solution Consultant, Jedox
hahrear will share how finance teams are approaching planning, forecasting, and reporting differently - and where AI is making a measurable difference in practice.
John Lyons, Practice Director, Analytics & EPM, ProStrategy
John will host the session and lead a panel discussion with the speakers, drawing out key lessons and practical advice for finance leaders looking to build a more scalable and insight-led finance function.
The session is designed to be interactive, with open discussion throughout and the opportunity to exchange perspectives with peers.
This continues over a small group lunch following the session.
What finance leaders shared in previous sessions:
Our Future-Fit Finance sessions bring together CFOs and finance leaders to share how they are improving visibility, reducing manual work, and scaling finance in real organisations.
Recent discussions include:
• How AI, Data and Regulation Are Redefining the Finance Function
• Top Takeaways from CFOs on AI, Automation and Finance Transformation
Session Details
Date: 28 April
Time: 11:00 - 13:00 (lunch to follow)
Location: Microsoft Ireland, One Microsoft Court, Carmanhall & Leopardstown, Dublin, D18 DH6K
Places are limited. Reserve yours now.
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