AI FP&A Committee Meeting #28
Practical Insights on AI in FP&A

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The AI FP&A Committee Meeting #28 on September 10th, 2025, will feature a presentation by ​Mathieu Darne, CFO at Eurostyle Systems.

The Global Artificial Intelligence FP&A Committee was created in March 2018 to explore how AI, including GenAI, ML, and data science, is transforming Financial Planning and Analysis. More information about its previous meetings and members can be found here.

Subject:

Practical Insights on AI in FP&A

Date:
Time:

2:00 PM - 3:15 PM BST

Agenda:

1. Updates since the last meeting 
2. Presentation shared by Mathieu Darne, CFO at Eurostyle Systems
3. Discussion and Q&A Session
4. Conclusion and Next Steps

Mathieu Darne

Experienced Chief Financial Officer with a proven track record in the automotive and battery industries, specialising in finance transformation, performance improvement and growth initiatives. Expertise in strategic finance, IPOs and fundraising, with a deep understanding of international markets across France, Czech Republic, China and Thailand.

Throughout his career, Mathieu has successfully led financial restructuring, business turnarounds and complex funding initiatives, including IPO processes and large-scale investment negotiations. He has built and optimised finance functions, improved cash flow cycles and strengthened financial governance in global organisations.

Mathieu brings a results-driven approach to transition management, guiding companies through periods of change and unlocking new opportunities for growth. His leadership in financial strategy, investor relations and operational finance has consistently delivered sustainable value. Passionate about driving excellence, he is adept at navigating cross-border financial challenges and working with diverse stakeholders.

Meeting Venue:

Discussion Facilitator:

Larysa Melnychuk, MD of FP&A Trends Group and Founder of the International FP&A Board

 

The Global Artificial Intelligence FP&A Committee members are senior finance practitioners and thought leaders demonstrating a passion for and practical experience of relevant data science techniques in FP&A. They represent over 30 leading organisations, including Amazon, Microsoft and PepsiCo. The list of members can be found here.

If you are interested in joining the Committee, you can view our complimentary membership criteria here.

The AI/ML Committee is a by-invitation-only think tank and all members are expected to meet several requirements:

- senior finance practitioner

- involvement in an AI/ML project for FP&A (even if the project is in early stages)

- active participation i.e. regular attendance, case study presentation at one of the meetings, participation in Q&A sessions.

Larysa Melnychuk

Larysa Melnychuk is a passionate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) professional and influencer who has held senior FP&A roles at leading organisations before setting up the International FP&A Board in 2013. The Board is a global and well-recognised professional think-tank that aims to bring together the knowledge and experience of senior FP&A professionals and aid the development of best practice in the profession.

In the last three years, she successfully expanded the Board into 33 chapters in 19 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and North America.

Larysa is also the founder and CEO at the FP&A Trends Group (fpa-trends.com), the leading online resource for FP&A professionals. She chairs the Global AI FP&A Committee and runs a number of high-profile initiatives in the area of modern financial analytics.

Larysa holds a Master of Science degree in physics of materials and is a qualified chartered management accountant (CIMA), chartered global management accountant (CGMA) and is a holder of an FP&A certification. She is also a member of the exam content writing team for the Association of Finance Professionals (AFP) FP&A certification.

Larysa is also a passionate conference speaker and writes articles on various FP&A-related subjects.

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