AI in Finance for CFOs: Scaling Confusion Without a Unified Platform with Scott Leshinski

In this episode of Future Finance, Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper sit down with Scott Leshinski, President of OneStream Software, to discuss the company’s recent acquisition by Hg Capital. Scott explains how OneStream’s unified platform is transforming finance workflows, the role of AI in enterprise finance, and how finance teams are learning to trust and use these advanced tools.Scott Leshinski is the President of OneStream Software, with experience in corporate finance at GE Capital, co-founding Bluestone International, and leading finance technology transformations at Huron Consulting Group. He joined OneStream in 2021 and was promoted to President in 2023 after driving strong growth in AI initiatives.In this episode, you will discover:The impact of OneStream going private under Hg CapitalHow unified platforms improve financial planning and reportingAI and machine learning are enhancing forecast accuracy and efficiencyImportance of transparency, traceability, and trust in AI outputsScott Leshinski highlights the exciting future of finance, where unified platforms and automation are transforming how businesses manage financial workflows. He emphasizes the growing role of technology in making finance processes more efficient and discusses how OneStream is helping companies become more agile.Follow Scott:Website: https://www.onestream.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-leshinski-bb5736b/Follow Glenn:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbhopperiiiFollow Paul:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefpandaguyFollow QFlow.AI:Website - https://bit.ly/4i1EkjgFuture Finance is sponsored by QFlow.ai, the strategic finance platform solving the toughest part of planning and analysis: B2B revenue. Align sales, marketing, and finance, speed up decision-making, and lock in accountability with QFlow.ai. Stay tuned for a deeper understanding of how AI is shaping the future of finance and what it means for businesses and individuals alike.In Today’s Episode:[00:23] – Guest Intro[01:32] – Acquisition & AI-First Strategy[03:57] – Long-Term Growth Opportunities[05:18] – Scott’s Career Journey[08:38] – Need for Unified Platform[10:13] – OneStream Overview[13:29] – Practical Enterprise Impact[17:11] – Unified Platform for AI[21:01] – Agentic AI & High Accuracy