The real power of finance data, and the AI built on top of it, starts from the bottom up. A strong data foundation begins with uniform naming, structured onboarding, and disciplined entry at the transactional level. Companies that build from clean, consistent inputs will unlock faster closes, better insights, and true AI leverage. Those that don’t will spend their time fixing what better design could have prevented.

This blog explores how AI is transforming the role of CFOs and finance teams, driven by my personal journey to stay ahead of the curve and embrace the next wave of financial technology.

About the Author: Niv Nissenson is the author of TheCFOai.com, where he writes about the rapidly evolving intersection of AI and finance. He is also the Founding Partner of Added Capital and brings over 15 years of CFO experience in the U.S. and Israel, including leading two companies through IPOs. Niv holds an MBA from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a BA in History and Political Science from Tel Aviv University. Married with three children, he has a strong interest i