About Breakfast Briefing
This executive briefing brings together finance leaders and transformation specialists who have moved beyond experimentation to real-world adoption of AI and automation.
Not a vendor pitch – but an honest discussion about what works, what doesn’t, and how to introduce modern finance technology without losing control.
Discover how finance can scale operations, embed AI responsibly, and building governance frameworks that satisfy both leadership and auditor – turning automation from a perceived risk into a strategic advantage.
We’ll explore:
- How finance teams are scaling operations without adding headcount
- Where AI and automation deliver the fastest, lowest-risk wins in finance today
- What “AI readiness” really means when legacy systems are still in play
- How to introduce automation while maintaining governance, visibility and control
- What separates stalled pilots from transformation that sticks
Why Attend
The confidence gap holding AI back
AI isn’t the risk – uncertainty is. Automation is inevitable, yet many hesitate to move at pace. The challenge isn’t whether AI works, but how to adopt it in a way that satisfies auditors, protects the business, and builds leadership confidence – turning control into a foundation for scale.
Scaling finance without adding risk or headcount
Growth doesn’t have to cost control. How to use AI and automation to handle growth without adding headcount or losing control – where to start, what to automate first, how roles change, and what it takes to keep visibility and accountability as finance scales.
The 60-day adoption blueprint
Transformation that actually sticks. Training, use-case testing, internal showcases, and the cultural shift required to turn AI apprehension into momentum. Move from proof-of-concept to production, building confidence across the business.
About the speakers
James Smith, Commercial Lead, Kefron
James helps organisations transform slow, error-prone finance processes into streamlined, efficient workflows. With a strong background in SaaS and commercial leadership, he is passionate about delivering real value to finance.
Darren Cran, CEO, AccountsIQ
Expertise in strategic development, financial management, and scaling high-growth organisations. Led transformation initiatives across start-ups and companies, with focus on change management, and operational excellence.
Paul Kearns, CEO, Kefron
Experience in financial leadership, strategic growth, and scaling service-led organisations. Led the financial and operational transformation of Kefron, with a strong focus on governance, investment, and sustainable growth.
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