
Why CFOs Prefer AI Pilots with Fast ROI
By Julia Becker in Use Case Sprint — May 11, 2025

CFO Insights Contributor - Julia Becker
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Why CFOs Prefer Fast AI Pilots
From Concept to Prototype – in 10 Days
Many AI projects fail – not due to tech, but lack of clarity. The Use Case Sprint turns abstract ideas into working prototypes, fast.
“If an idea can’t be tested in 10 days, it’s not a project – it’s a risk.” – Julia Becker
The Sprint Advantage for Finance Leaders
- Focus: 3 specific processes instead of 30 vague options
- Speed: First results in 5–10 days
- Clarity: Tangible outcomes, not just slide decks
CFO Case Example
A company tests three ideas in a sprint:
- Automated invoice checking
- Sorting customer inquiries with AI
- Auto-generating sales documents
Result:
Prototype 1 saves 80% of time and gets greenlit. Others are postponed.
Conclusion
Use Case Sprints help CFOs make smarter decisions:
- What delivers ROI?
- What’s testable now?
- What’s just talk?
With sprints, AI budgets are directed – and finance leaders stay in control.