(007) From Numbers to Notions: Do CFOs need creativity in an AI World?

09/09/2025 28 min Episodio 7
(007) From Numbers to Notions: Do CFOs need creativity in an AI World?

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In this episode, we explore the evolving role of creativity in finance leadership. Dr. Irena Teneva Associate Technical Director Research & Development at AICPA & CIMA is joined by Dr. Rouxelle de Villiers, Senior Lecturer at AUT Faculty of Business & Law, and Annelize du Toit, Country Finance Manager at Colgate-Palmolive, to discuss how CFOs and finance professionals can harness creativity to drive value and innovation. Rouxelle and Annelize share practical insights on: • Why creativity is a critical skill for finance professionals • How to foster creative thinking in traditionally analytical roles • The balance between innovation and strategic alignment • The impact of AI on creativity and decision-making in finance • How organisations and universities can nurture creative talent in accounting CONNECT Rouxelle on LinkedIn Annelize on LinkedIn Irena on LinkedIn OTHER RESOURCES • Transformative Skills Pack: Creative mindset – Report • Partnering with AI: A Strategic Blueprint for Finance and Accounting Excellence – Report • Debut podcast episode: AI's impact on private equity – Blog • Big data and AI: Challenges and opportunities in finance – The Reshaping Finance podcast – Blog  • AI for private equity and financial services industry – Podcast   • Big data and AI technologies: Fundamentals and Applications – Podcast  • Leveraging Non-Financial Data for Long-Term Value – Podcast  • Non-financial data drives long-term value: The Reshaping Finance podcast – Blog • Agile Finance: Mastering adaptive budgeting and planning – Podcast  • Future-ready with adaptive budgeting: The Reshaping Finance podcast – Blog  • Future-proof Finance: Partnering in a Shifting World – Podcast  • Co-creating solutions through business partnering – Blog • Future of Finance 2.0: Re-defining finance for a sustainable world – Report  • 4 shifts redefining how finance creates sustainable value –  Article    • Our contemporary issues in Management Accounting –  Page • Riding the Waves of Transformation –  Article      Find out more about the Future of Finance. Your feedback and comments welcomed at [email protected] This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here.