Introduction

Steven M. Bragg’s statement in 2011 says that “The CFO is no longer just the keeper of the numbers but the strategist who shapes the future of the business”.

Modern CFOs are living up to this fact by optimizing costs, Adopting AI technology, and taking Smart data-driven decisions to enable their companies to grow and remain competitive.

Let’s discuss the changing role of CFOs, their Challenges, and how NewFangled AI- based solution VADY is assisting them and their business in data insights and decision-making.

CFOs Hidden Challenge:

CFOs face a tough time making fast decisions because their financial data resides on various systems, which makes it difficult to see the whole picture. Even for a simple data report they need to ask IT and data teams, which takes time.

Without real-time insights, it becomes difficult to monitor cash flow and profitability, which will result in missing good business opportunities. Also, for compliance and financial risk management it is even more complex, which can lead to errors. All this can impact business growth.

Modern Approach for CFOs:

Today’s CFOs need immediate insights from data, automation, and data security—all in one platform. This platform simplifies complex manual tasks, streamlines financial processes, and minimizes errors. These capabilities enable CFOs to be agile, make better decisions, and stay competitive in a rapidly changing world.

A modern approach allows them to optimize financial planning, monitor real-time cash positions, and anticipate risks. AI-powered analytics and automation free them from tedious tasks, giving them more time to focus on strategic growth. This platform ensures data security, compliance, and seamless collaboration, helping businesses remain agile, optimize costs, and unlock new opportunities in a highly competitive environment.

Meet VADY: Decision Makers AI Assistant:

Enterprises are facing issues such as sophisticated BI tools, data team dependency and Data security. NewFangled Vision Simplifies this by providing VADY with an AI Platform that integrates AI, Data and Human Intelligence. VADY assists companies to streamline operations, push growth, and make informed decisions based on data.

Additionally, VADY provides accurate data insights by determining what’s occurring in the business, defining why it’s occurring and Provides prescriptive solutions for solving challenges effectively.

VADY is a robust AI-based platform that allows users to work with enterprise data in simple English from ERPs, CRMs, PDFs, Excel, etc. It retrieves the correct data, and provides precise insights, charts, and dashboards in seconds.

NewFangled VADY differs from other open AI sources that rely on Large Language Models (LLMs) as it works on its own AI model which stores user’s data securely and safely within their own infrastructure.

Why VADY Wins the CFOs Heart:

VADY has been well-adopted by top industries such as manufacturing, Media, Real Estate, Automotive, Logistics, and many more. VADY is designed for all the decision makers, but according to NewFangled experience it discovered that CFOs are the most attracted to this product.

There’s a special bond between VADY and CFOs, quite possibly because they are the main decision-makers and they require Dynamic data updates, automated reports, and transparent analytics without having to depend on IT teams.

Newfangled view is that CFOs not only just apply VADY to minimize their reliance on data teams but also to get real-time insights, rationalize financial strategy, and facilitate business growth via data-driven business decisions.

Conclusion:

CFOs have a key responsibility in determining business success, and in the era of AI-driven business, they require more than just traditional reports. By streamlining the data analysis process, VADY enables CFOs to achieve efficiency, mitigate risks, and gain speed in business growth.

While AI revolutionizes the functioning of businesses, CFOs require assured insights to take the correct calls. And VADY delivers it by converting tedious data into clear insights that facilitate quicker and wiser decisions.

Payal Walunj

Payal transformed creativity into intelligence, moving from fashion trends to data trends. With a background in fashion design and expertise in business analytics & marketing, she now helps businesses harness AI-driven insights with VADY at Newfangled Vision. Passionate about making data simple, accessible, & actionable, she turns complexity into clarity, bridging the gap betwen intuition and inovation.