Drawing on insights from over 270 International FP&A Board meetings worldwide, annual FP&A Trends Survey data, the work of the global AI FP&A Committee, interviews with senior finance leaders, and real-world case studies from companies like Microsoft, Vodafone, the Financial Times, and others, this paper offers a practical guide for finance professionals looking to lead in the AI era. Its focus is not just what AI can do, but how FP&A can apply it with purpose.