CrossCountry Consulting

Field Notes: Practical Conversations on AI

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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 platfo...

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The AI Ready Workforce: Empowering Human Expertise 28.05.2026 36:47

In this episode of Field Notes, experts from CrossCountry Consulting and Quantum Rise explore how modern CFOs can orchestrate strategic transformation by building an AI-ready workforce. AI is not just a tool; it is a catalyst for delivering better experiences and driving sustainable growth. Join us as we discuss how to move beyond narrow cost optimization and redefine ROI as long-term enterprise v...

AI-Driven Lead-to-Cash: From Silos to Strategy 28.04.2026 35:27

The lead-to-cash cycle is where strategy meets reality. Are your technology investments driving enterprise growth, or are they creating downstream bottlenecks for your finance team? In this episode of Field Notes , host Tom Alexander sits down with Oscar Palacio, Partner of Business Transformation, to explore how modern CFOs can transform their finance function by optimizing the lead-to-cash (L2C)...

Governance, Scale, and Real Outcomes: Enterprise Finance Automation with Rossum 17.03.2026 32:05

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, trai...

Strategy, Orchestration, and Value Creation: End-to-End Procurement Transformation with AI 10.03.2026 35:00

How can your procurement function, often seen as a cost center, be transformed into a strategic profit driver? For many organizations, the source-to-pay process is a complex and capital-intensive area ripe for optimization. In this episode, we explore the immense value creation possible within procurement and supply chain management. Cade Lutz, a leader in transformation and sourcing, joins the di...

AI in Record to Report: Real-Time Finance for the Future 10.03.2026 33:13

Imagine transforming your financial workflows so profoundly that the traditional month-end close becomes a relic of the past. For modern financial executives, harnessing artificial intelligence to streamline operations is the key to unlocking true enterprise agility. In episode two, we dive into the evolution of the Record to Report process and the reality of achieving a real-time close. Harris Go...

Foundations for Responsible AI 10.03.2026 28:55

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...