TY - BOOK AU - TI - Lean for Finance in the Age of AI: Cut Waste. Gain Insight. Lead with Intelligence SN - 9798218674199 AV - HG173 .B37 2025 PY - 2025/// PB - Marcio Barreto KW - Finance KW - Technological innovations KW - Lean for Finance in the Age of AI KW - Artificial intelligence KW - Financial applications KW - Cut Waste. Gain Insight. Lead with Intelligence N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - Lean for Finance in the Age of AI is your essential guide to transforming finance from a reactive function into a proactive force for strategic value. Whether you’re a CFO, FP&A leader, controller, or analyst, this practical playbook shows you how to streamline processes, eliminate waste, and harness the power of AI—without losing sight of what matters most: business impact. Drawing on Lean principles and real-world finance experience, this book offers a modern, action-oriented framework to simplify complexity, accelerate decision-making, and deliver meaningful insights. With powerful tools, visual aids, case studies, and AI-enhanced Excel templates, you’ll discover how to: Eliminate low-value work and reclaim time for strategic thinking Build continuous forecasting and real-time reporting muscle Automate variance analysis and close cycles without losing your mind Improve margins and unlock cash with Lean cost control Lead cultural change across finance with confidence and clarity Whether you’re just starting your Lean journey or deep into digital transformation, Lean for Finance in the Age of AI offers practical guidance, executive insights, and hands-on tools to help you lead the charge ER -