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Kevin
Neary
VP of Finance
Brainly
Kevin Neary is VP of Finance at Brainly, with deep expertise in SaaS finance, strategic planning, and operational excellence. A former controller and senior accounting leader, he brings hands-on experience in technical accounting, system implementations, and process optimization. Kevin played a key role on HubSpot’s finance team during its IPO and SOX rollout, and has since held senior roles at edX, Wistia, and TrustCloud. He partners closely with business leaders to drive growth, optimize performance, and scale financial operations.
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29 October 2026 15:45 - 16:15
Measuring AI's True ROI
AI is rapidly becoming one of the largest areas of investment for finance leaders, yet many organisations still struggle to answer one fundamental question: is it actually delivering value? As businesses continue to invest in AI tools and capabilities, the pressure on finance to justify that spend has never been greater. While many organisations measure cost savings, efficiency gains, and productivity improvements, these metrics often fail to capture AI's greatest impact - better decision-making, faster insights, stronger business partnerships, and long-term strategic value. Key Takeaways: - Build credible business cases for AI investments using practical frameworks that connect AI initiatives to measurable business outcomes. - Measure AI beyond productivity gains by identifying the financial, operational, and strategic metrics that demonstrate long-term value. - Enable smarter AI investment decisions by equipping FP&A with the tools, governance, and insights needed to evaluate, prioritise, and track AI initiatives with confidence.