Be honest: how much of your working time do you spend moving data from Excel spreadsheet A to Excel spreadsheet B? And how much time do you ultimately have left for what really matters—providing strategic advice to management?
If your answer is “too much pushing, too little strategy,” then this article is for you. The role of the controller is currently undergoing radical change. The driver? Artificial intelligence (AI). But don’t worry, AI doesn’t want your job—it just wants to make it more exciting.
We took a look at what AI really does in controlling today and why you shouldn’t miss this train.
1. AI in risk management: acting proactively instead of just reacting
Traditional controlling is often like driving a car while looking in the rearview mirror. You analyze what happened last month. AI changes this perspective to look ahead.
According to recent analyses, one of the greatest advantages of AI is the early detection of risks. Algorithms can scan huge amounts of data and recognize patterns that escape the human eye.
- The result: You no longer warn that the budget has been exceeded, but rather that it will be exceeded if countermeasures are not taken now. This transforms you from a reporter to a co-pilot.
2. Key AI use cases: automation and predictive forecasting
This is not just pie in the sky, but applications that are already working today. Experts see massive leverage potential in these areas in particular:
- Automation of routine tasks: invoice verification, bookings, or merging data sources. AI takes care of the “hard work.”
- Predictive forecasting: Instead of rigid projections, AI creates dynamic forecasts that combine external market data, seasonal effects, and internal trends. The hit rate? Significantly higher than with manual estimates.
- Anomaly detection: AI immediately sounds the alarm when figures deviate from the norm – whether due to errors or attempted fraud.
3. Modern Controlling: Your new role as a strategic business partner
Many people are afraid that AI will replace them. The opposite is true. When machines take over the number crunching, your human skills become more valuable than ever.
You finally have time for:
- Interpretation of data (storytelling with data).
- Strategic consulting for specialist departments.
- Decision preparation for management.
You will go from being an administrator of the past to a designer of the future.
Conclusion: Those who start now will win
The technology is here. The question is not whether AI will find its way into controlling, but when you will start using it. Those who wait will be stuck with manual processes, while their competitors are already making data-driven decisions.
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