ChatGPT, AI and the Future of Finance: An FP&A Leader’s Vision

Originally published at NeuGroup Insights.

Baxter International FP&A head Aaron Bloomer shares insights on how FP&A can lead finance into the digital future.

The buzz surrounding the OpenAI tool ChatGPT has highlighted the power of artificial intelligence and the potential for AI to bring the future of finance forward—in ways that will further disrupt and transform finance organizations.

That’s the jumping-off point for a lively Strategic Finance Lab podcast conversation between NeuGroup’s Justin Jones and Baxter International vice president of FP&A Aaron Bloomer about AI, advanced analytics and the leading role finance should play as corporations turn insights derived from data into strategic action.
Watch a video clip from the podcast by hitting the play button below. Then listen to the full interview by heading to Apple or Spotify.

Control Rod: Using Innovative Ideas to Move Beyond Best Practice

Originally published at NeuGroup.com. I edited and co-produced the video, and assisted in writing the copy below.

Medtronic treasurer Tim Husnik shares another NeuGroup Advantage: innovation.

Achieving best practice is one thing. Being exceptional is another.

For Medtronic senior treasury director Tim Husnik, fostering a culture of innovation has proved successful at boosting the company beyond best practice, which he considers the baseline.
“I hate to say this, but best practice is just like being average. You’re as awesome as the most average multinational corporation,” Mr. Husnik said. “It’s not quite aligned to our company mission of being extraordinary and innovative.

The NeuGroup advantage: beyond best practice. Watch the video below for Mr. Husnik’s full thoughts on how treasurers can reach for “legendary practice” by becoming a control rod for team members’ ideas:

NeuGroup Insights Interview with the ARRC’s Tom Wipf

I edited and co-produced this video for NeuGroup Insights:

NeuGroup Insights Interview with MUFG’s Lucia Greenblatt on Capital Structure

I edited and co-produced this video for NeuGroup Insights:

Save Cash this Summer: Ways to Cool Off

Originally published June 3, 2019. This video received the Award of Excellence in the Video Category at the Excellence in Public Power Communications Awards.

As Austin 3-1-1’s Social Media Coordinator, I wrote and directed this fun, old-fashioned video about Austin, Texas’ many ways to cool off. It’s meant to evoke classic Disney shorts and ’70s PSAs.

Don’t Fall for the Call with Austin Energy

Originally published April 10, 2019

At Austin 3-1-1, I wrote and co-directed this video about staying away from scams, with a fun horror-parody of an opening.

Austin 3-1-1’s Loud Commercial Music Noise Complaint: Explained

Originally published March 8, 2019 on Austin 3-1-1 Social Media.

In advance of SXSW, I spoke with Austin Economic Development Department employee David Murray about a relevant Austin 3-1-1 Service Request, then independently created an explainer video.

Holiday Tips with Austin 3-1-1 and APD

Originally published December 7, 2018 via Austin 3-1-1 Social Media.

As Social Media Program Coordinator at Austin 3-1-1, I independently produced a three-video series that shared quick tips for the holidays in a fun way. This is the first episode.

Austin 3-1-1 Boil Water Notice Update Video

Originally published October 24, 2018 on Austin 3-1-1 Social Media.

When Austin, Texas’ water was unclean to drink without boiling in fall 2018, the city started to give away free bottles of water. As the 3-1-1 Social Media Program Coordinator, I was on the site in minutes, and worked together with the Creative Services Coordinator to co-shoot and edit the video, which garnered over 7k views in a week.

Justin Don Jones

Category: Behind the Camera