The AI-Ready CFO

“CFOs today must evolve from scorekeeper to strategic architect, and AI is fundamentally reshaping what’s possible for forward-thinking finance organizations. Glenn Hopper gives finance leaders a practical, grounded playbook for reorchestrating teams and processes around governed, purpose-built AI to unlock faster decisions, a stronger competitive advantage, and real business impact. It is essential reading for any modern finance leader ready to drive transformation in the finance AI era.”

“Glenn has done the research―and the conversations―that most finance leaders don’t have time for. The AI-Ready CFO translates that work into something practical and honest about what it actually takes to evolve the finance function in a fast-moving landscape to what businesses increasingly need. The CFO’s evolution from scorekeeper to strategic operator is one of the defining questions of this era, and this book takes it seriously.”

“Having interviewed and worked with hundreds of CFOs, I’ve seen firsthand how quickly AI is reshaping expectations for finance leaders and the challenges they and their teams face. Glenn Hopper captures this moment exceptionally well. Rather than chasing buzzwords, he focuses on the real issues CFOs care about: governance, accountability, talent, productivity, and strategic leadership. This book will help finance chiefs understand not only what AI can do, but how to lead responsibly in the age of AI.”

“The finance profession is at an inflection point, and the leaders who thrive will be the ones who learn to govern AI with the same rigor they bring to financial reporting. Glenn Hopper provides the frameworks and the roadmap to do exactly that, making this essential reading for any finance professional serious about what comes next.”

“Glenn’s latest book provides great insights and guidance of how to move fast without breaking auditability. If you are trying to understand how to set proper governance rules or identify quick wins that deliver a measurable ROI by leveraging AI tools, this book will help you do that and prepare you to become an AI-ready CFO.”