Building an AI-Ready Finance Team Without Losing the Human Side, with Tariq Munir
The Diary of a CFO · 2026-02-12 · 50 min
Episode notes
In this episode of The Diary of a CFO Podcast, host Wassia Kamon sits down with Tariq Munir , digital transformation advisor and author of Reimagine Finance, to explore what it actually takes to build an AI-ready finance team. Tariq shares why the biggest barriers to AI adoption are behavioral, not technological. He explains how to identify whether a team is truly data-driven, why streamlining workflows must come before automation, and how CFOs can create a culture of thoughtful experimentation without compromising accuracy or compliance. They also discuss the emerging skills finance leaders need, including change management, emotional intelligence, and responsible AI governance. This episode offers clarity for CFOs and senior finance leaders navigating transformation, complexity, and the evolving expectations of the role.
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