1131: Building an AI-Ready Finance Engine | Beth Gaspich, CFO, NICE

In this episode of CFO THOUGHT LEADER, Jack interviews Beth Gaspich, CFO of NICE, a global enterprise software company specializing in AI and cloud platform solutions for customer experience and financial crime compliance. Beth shares her career journey, from her early days in finance to her current role, emphasizing the importance of strategic thinking, continuous learning, and adaptability. The conversation explores NICE's evolution, particularly its focus on AI-driven solutions, and Beth discusses the company's approach to evaluating AI investments, managing investor relations, and scaling AI initiatives globally. She highlights NICE's recent acquisition of Cognigy, emphasizing its strategic importance for driving top-line growth and enhancing customer experiences, and also touches on her priorities for the coming year, including enhancing financial data transparency and upgrading foundational infrastructure.