With AI already shaping our professional and personal lives, it is important to understand its role and impact on the finance function.
Reed is partnering with Grant Thornton UK to explore the evolving role of AI in the profession, highlighting the opportunities and risks it presents and how organisations can adopt the technology in a smart and responsible way.
What to expect:
William Blake, Technology Consulting Associate Director, will guide you through the evolution, opportunities and risks of AI in finance. He will also demonstrate how organisations can utilise AI to drive smarter business operations, while ensuring responsible governance and regulatory compliance.
In addition, Tracey Kingsley, Associate Director, will provide an overview of AI-driven future skills programmes and digital tools apprenticeships, ensuring organisations have the right skills for their future talent.
Why attend?
Learn how AI is reshaping finance functions, including the key opportunities, risks, and how to adopt it responsibly while staying compliant.
Gain insights into AI‑driven skills programmes and digital apprenticeships that help build the capabilities your workforce needs.
Network with fellow professionals and gain valuable insights.
Our guest speakers
Tracey Kingsley, Associate Director, Grant Thornton UK
Tracey works with CFOs and finance leaders to build AI and digital capability within finance teams. She leads AI‑driven skills programmes and apprenticeships across AI and digital, leadership, coaching, and sustainability.
Working with leading universities and training providers, Grant Thornton’s talent solutions team supports SMEs and FTSE 100/250 organisations to develop future‑ready finance capability.
William Blake, Technology Consulting Associate Director, Grant Thornton UK
William specialises in the evolution, governance, and practical application of AI within finance functions.
With deep experience establishing internal AI governance frameworks, developing AI‑enabled tools, and helping organisations assess and adopt vendor AI solutions responsibly, William focuses on enabling innovation while maintaining strong regulatory compliance.
