Finance in Flow
Finance doesn’t stand still. You need a trusted source to keep you up to date. Finance in Flow is built for finance leaders who want to keep up without getting overwhelmed. Every episode delivers a clear, curated look at what’s happening across the finance landscape — from new regulations and reporting standards to shifts in planning, technology, and operational strategy. It’s not a firehose of headlines or a parade of thought leaders. It’s a smart, structured way to stay sharp — designed for people who make real decisions and need information they can trust. Whether you’re a CFO, controlle...
Beyond the buzz: good vs bad automation and the power of continuous accounting: A conversation with Catalina Ibáñez Gutiérrez and Patrick Van Gaelen
In this episode of Finance in Flow, host Catalina Ibáñez Gutiérrez sits down with Patrick Van Gaelen, Head of Product Core, to unpack the evolving world of finance automation and AI-powered consolidation tools. They explore what makes automation truly effective, the risks of black-box systems, and why validation and transparency are essential. Patrick shares practical advice for CFOs navigating today’s crowded tech landscape, the promise of continuous accounting, and the importance of pairing innovation with team empowerment. Tune in for actionable insights on how finance leaders can harness automation without losing the human touch.
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Tech, trust and transformation: the factors shaping the finance function: A conversation with Taimur Abdaal and Peter Croeze
In this episode of Finance in Flow, host Taimur Abdaal, Lucanet’s Managing Director of xP&A, sits down with Peter Croeze, VP of Product at Lucanet, to explore the future of finance and the growing role of AI. They discuss how CFOs and finance teams are navigating digital transformation, the skepticism and opportunities around AI adoption, and the cultural shift toward tech-driven finance solutions. From regular use cases like reporting and automation to the challenges of data integration and trust, this conversation highlights the strategies shaping finance in 2025 and beyond.
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Beyond automation: What AI really means for finance teams? A Conversation with Janis Steinmann & Sören Labrenz
In this episode of Finance in Flow, recorded live from Lucanet World 2025 in Berlin, host Janis Steinmann, Head of XBRL at Lucanet, speaks with Sören Labrenz, the company’s new Head of Product AI, about how artificial intelligence is reshaping finance. They discuss the rapid leap from GPT-4o to reasoning models like GPT-4.1, the rise of AI agents, and how these tools automate repetitive tasks to free up finance teams for higher-value work. The conversation covers emerging technologies, such as the Model Context Protocol (MCP), key challenges including infrastructure limitations and the need for human oversight, and why...
Is SaaS dead? A conversation With Elias Apel and Kevin Smith about AI, cloud and the future of finance
In the premiere episode of Finance in Flow, recorded live at Lucanet World 2025, host and CEO Elias Apel sits down with Kevin Smith, Lucanet’s Chief Technology Officer, for a wide-ranging conversation on the SaaS model, the future of finance, technology, and the CFO’s evolving role. Reflecting on the energy and momentum from the event in Berlin, Elias and Kevin discuss the accelerating pace of change in the finance world and the critical importance of real-time insights. A major theme of the episode is artificial intelligence—how it’s transforming both Lucanet’s platform and internal development processes, and what i...
Welcome to Finance in Flow!
Finance doesn’t stand still. You need a trusted source to keep you up to date.
Finance in Flow is built for finance leaders who want to keep up without getting overwhelmed. Every episode delivers a clear, curated look at what’s happening across the finance landscape — from new regulations and reporting standards to shifts in planning, technology, and operational strategy.
It’s not a firehose of headlines or a parade of thought leaders. It’s a smart, structured way to stay sharp — designed for people who make real decisions and need information they can trust.
