
Rillion Finance Labs report
The 2026 AI in Finance Report
Discover what 250 CFOs and finance leaders across the US really think about AI. And the gaps between adoption and true transformation.
AI is everywhere — or at least it feels that way. In just a few years, artificial intelligence has gone from a buzzword to a boardroom imperative. Finance leaders are exploring ways to apply it across everything from invoice approvals, forecasting, and risk detection. The pressure is on to act fast, with competitors seemingly racing ahead.
Is AI in finance operations widely adopted yet? Or is it only something finance teams are tiptoeing around, not sure where to start? And what value does it bring to accounts payable?
Can a touchless invoice process — powered by AI — be trusted without human intervention?
The role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) continues to evolve rapidly in today’s business landscape. The modern CFO is more than simply a financial steward. They are strategic leaders focused on driving efficiency, innovation, and resilience during uncertain times.
Finance departments are inching closer to automation — but there’s still a long way to go.