
How CFOs Use AI to Justify Budget Decisions
By Julia Becker in Make Success Visible — May 11, 2025

CFO Insights Contributor - Julia Becker
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How CFOs Use AI to Justify Budget Decisions
From Instinct to Insight
CFOs face tough calls daily. AI investments sound great – but how do you prove their value?
Our ROI calculator makes it easy: With just a few inputs, you get clear numbers on how much time, money, or energy your company could save with AI.
“Profitability is not a guess – it’s a calculation.” – Julia Becker
Three Reasons to Use the ROI Tool
- Clarity: Instant insights into savings potential – tailored to your case.
- Communication: A ready-to-share PDF report for internal buy-in.
- Confidence: Backed by validated models – no guessing involved.
Use Case Example
A mid-sized company is evaluating AI-powered document processing. They assume it’s faster – but how much?
With the calculator, they input:
- 4 employees spending 2 hours/day on the task
- AI reduces that by 90 minutes each
- That’s 300 hours/month redirected to valuable work
Result: The investment pays for itself in 4 months.
Download-Ready Report
The final output: A clean, structured PDF with:
- Before/after comparison
- Visual KPIs
- Arguments for board-level decisions
Conclusion
Whether you’re planning budgets or pitching transformation, the ROI calculator is your trusted CFO companion.