Field Notes: Practical Conversations on AI

You're a CFO, CIO, or transformation leader under pressure to cut costs, reduce manual work, and unlock strategic insight from your data. But when AI feels like more hype than help, Field Notes is built for you. CrossCountry Consulting's podcast brings together practitioners and executives for honest, grounded conversations about what AI adoption actually looks like: the governance questions, the quick wins, the change management realities, and the ROI that makes it all worth it. No theory. Just field-tested guidance to help you take the next step. Available on YouTube and major podcast platforms.

Governance, Scale, and Real Outcomes: Enterprise Finance Automation with Rossum 03/17/2026

Governance, Scale, and Real Outcomes: Enterprise Finance Automation with Rossum What if your accounts payable team could stop processing invoices and start driving business strategy? In this episode of Field Notes, Tom Alexander, Head of AI Transformation, sits down with Zach Hemmant-Low, Chief Sales Officer at Rossum AI, to explore how intelligent document processing is reshaping the way enterprise finance teams operate. Zach shares how Rossum's purpose-built AI model, trained on over $1.8 trillion in transactions, is helping Fortune 1000 companies do more than eliminate manual work. It's helping them capture early payment discounts, renegotiate supplier terms, reduce reliance on temp staff, and turn raw document data into forward-looking business intelligence. The conversation covers: Why the biggest ROI in AP automation often isn't efficiency; it's the working capital hiding in your backlog How Rossum's private language model eliminates the AI hallucination risk that makes finance leaders nervous about adoption The build vs. buy reality: why extracting invoice data is the easy part, and what most teams underestimate about end-to-end automation What CFOs and CTOs should do before they start any automation project and the one mistake that derails most initiatives How CrossCountry and Rossum built their partnership by tackling the hardest client problem first Whether you're a CFO evaluating AI tools, a CTO navigating the build vs. buy question, or a transformation leader trying to make the case for automation investment, this episode gives you the frameworks and the real-world proof points to move forward with confidence. Guest: Zach Hemmant-Low, Chief Sales Officer, Rossum AI Host: Tom Alexander, Head of AI, CrossCountry Consulting Field Notes is CrossCountry Consulting's podcast for finance and technology leaders navigating AI transformation. New episodes drop monthly. /episode/index/show/3a814562-b9f1-448e-898d-30b37698cf0f/id/40517605

Strategy, Orchestration, and Value Creation: End-to-End Procurement Transformation with AI 03/10/2026

AI in Record to Report: Real-Time Finance for the Future 03/10/2026

Foundations for Responsible AI 03/10/2026

Foundations for Responsible AI Imagine a world where you can monitor your AI agents, security controls, and financial KPIs from a single, centralized command center. For modern CFOs leading strategic initiatives, this is the future of enterprise agility, but reaching that future requires a solid framework. In this episode of Field Notes, Tom Alexander sits down with Cameron Over, Partner and Cyber Security Lead at CrossCountry Consulting, to explore the strategic realities of AI transformation. They discuss how finance leaders can drive sustainable growth by prioritizing responsible AI, proactive risk management, and robust corporate governance. If building your organization's AI program feels like assembling a plane while it is already flying, this conversation provides the actionable blueprint you need to guide your digital transformation efforts effectively. Learn how to integrate seamlessly, innovate continuously, and mitigate operational risks before you deploy new technologies. Key Takeaways & Timestamps: 00:00:51 The vision for a centralized AI command center and real-time KPI monitoring. 00:03:56 Why you must transform end-to-end processes and build a strong foundation before implementing AI. 00:06:37 How CFOs can operate at the speed of business while navigating complex regulatory landscapes. 00:08:27 The importance of aligning AI initiatives with measurable financial outcomes and strategic ROI. 00:12:08 Why executing a focused proof of concept is critical to scale your AI capabilities safely. 00:15:17 Navigating the "building the plane while it flies" dilemma and assessing third-party risks. 00:31:40 Why data quality and strategy form the essential baseline for advanced analytics. Transform your finance function and lead your organization's digital future with confidence. Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode, and visit our website to discover more resources designed to empower the Office of the CFO. /episode/index/show/3a814562-b9f1-448e-898d-30b37698cf0f/id/40381730

Field Notes: Practical Conversations on AI

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