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What are the 3 main barriers to adoption? Which promising uses do finance departments identify as a priority?  <\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    \n                                                                    <div class=\"block-hero-article_meta\">\n                                                    <span class=\"author-by\">\n                                R\u00e9dig\u00e9 par\n                                                                    <a class=\"author\" href=\"https:\/\/www.meltone.com\/en\/author\/l-salmon\/\">l.salmon<\/a>\n                                                            <\/span>\n                                                <span class=\"date\">16 June 2026<\/span>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section     class=\"block-editor\"\n        >\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"grid\">\n            <div class=\"grid_content\">\n                <div class=\"editor\"><h3>AI in Finance: Immense Potential, Still Limited Adoption<\/h3>\n<p>AI is establishing itself as a performance lever for finance departments. However, the results of our MeltOne 2026 barometer reveal a paradox: confidence is high, but deployment remains limited.<br \/>\nMeltOne surveyed <strong>50 Finance and Data decision-makers in March 2026<\/strong>. Here is what the figures tell us, and what they imply for departments wishing to take action.  <\/p>\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-container-4 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis: 100%;\">\n<figure class=\"is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-1 wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-73498 aligncenter\" title=\"Infographic\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meltone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Infographie-2.png\" alt=\"AI and Finance Departments - Infographic: Are finance departments ready?\" width=\"756\" height=\"2268\"><\/figure><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">The full survey results are available in our white paper. <a href=\"\/ia-pour-les-directions-financieres-ce-qui-change-vraiment-en-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download the White Paper<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section    \n        class=\"block-numbers block-numbers-3-meltone\"\n        >\n    <div class=\"block-numbers-3-meltone_deco\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg preserveAspectRatio=\"none\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" viewBox=\"0 0 1440 531\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n    <defs>\n        <radialGradient id=\"numbers3MeltoneGlowA\" cx=\"0\" cy=\"0\" r=\"1\" gradientUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\" gradientTransform=\"translate(78 860) rotate(90) scale(485)\">\n            <stop stop-color=\"#11163A\"\/>\n            <stop offset=\"1\" stop-color=\"#404672\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/>\n        <\/radialGradient>\n        <radialGradient id=\"numbers3MeltoneGlowB\" cx=\"0\" cy=\"0\" r=\"1\" gradientUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\" gradientTransform=\"translate(1390 406) rotate(90) scale(485)\">\n            <stop stop-color=\"#11163A\"\/>\n            <stop offset=\"1\" stop-color=\"#404672\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/>\n        <\/radialGradient>\n    <\/defs>\n    <!-- Glows navy (d\u00e9grad\u00e9 radial vers transparent) : bas-gauche + droite -->\n    <circle cx=\"78\" cy=\"860\" r=\"485\" fill=\"url(#numbers3MeltoneGlowA)\"\/>\n    <circle cx=\"1390\" cy=\"406\" r=\"485\" fill=\"url(#numbers3MeltoneGlowB)\"\/>\n    <!-- Ruban \/ anneau (stroke ton sur ton) qui traverse le glow droit -->\n    <circle cx=\"1390.5\" cy=\"-174.5\" r=\"248.5\" stroke=\"#404672\" stroke-width=\"100\"\/>\n    <!-- NB : le halo cr\u00e8me est rendu en CSS (cercle r\u00e9el, jamais d\u00e9form\u00e9) \u2014 cf. _block-numbers-3-meltone.scss -->\n<\/svg>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"grid\">\n            <div class=\"grid_title\">\n                                \n                                \n                                        \n                        \n                    \n            <h2\n        class=\"title title-section\"\n                        >AI in Finance: Why are companies still falling behind?<\/h2>\n    \n                                                                \n                                    \n                \n        <div class=\"editor grid_intro\"\n                                                        >\n        <p>79% of companies still underutilize AI. This is the most striking figure from our barometer. Nearly 8 out of 10 companies use little or no AI in their financial processes.<br \/>\nYet, the confidence is there. 75% of respondents report having high or very high confidence in AI. 94% say they are ready to deploy AI solutions in the short or medium term.<br \/>\nThe challenge is therefore not conviction, but taking action.    <\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    \n                            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section    \n        class=\"block-numbers block-numbers-3-meltone\"\n        >\n    <div class=\"block-numbers-3-meltone_deco\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg preserveAspectRatio=\"none\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" viewBox=\"0 0 1440 531\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n    <defs>\n        <radialGradient id=\"numbers3MeltoneGlowA\" cx=\"0\" cy=\"0\" r=\"1\" gradientUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\" gradientTransform=\"translate(78 860) rotate(90) scale(485)\">\n            <stop stop-color=\"#11163A\"\/>\n            <stop offset=\"1\" stop-color=\"#404672\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/>\n        <\/radialGradient>\n        <radialGradient id=\"numbers3MeltoneGlowB\" cx=\"0\" cy=\"0\" r=\"1\" gradientUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\" gradientTransform=\"translate(1390 406) rotate(90) scale(485)\">\n            <stop stop-color=\"#11163A\"\/>\n            <stop offset=\"1\" stop-color=\"#404672\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/>\n        <\/radialGradient>\n    <\/defs>\n    <!-- Glows navy (d\u00e9grad\u00e9 radial vers transparent) : bas-gauche + droite -->\n    <circle cx=\"78\" cy=\"860\" r=\"485\" fill=\"url(#numbers3MeltoneGlowA)\"\/>\n    <circle cx=\"1390\" cy=\"406\" r=\"485\" fill=\"url(#numbers3MeltoneGlowB)\"\/>\n    <!-- Ruban \/ anneau (stroke ton sur ton) qui traverse le glow droit -->\n    <circle cx=\"1390.5\" cy=\"-174.5\" r=\"248.5\" stroke=\"#404672\" stroke-width=\"100\"\/>\n    <!-- NB : le halo cr\u00e8me est rendu en CSS (cercle r\u00e9el, jamais d\u00e9form\u00e9) \u2014 cf. _block-numbers-3-meltone.scss -->\n<\/svg>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"grid\">\n            <div class=\"grid_title\">\n                                \n                                \n                                        \n                        \n                    \n            <h2\n        class=\"title title-section\"\n                        >Numerous barriers block the adoption of AI in finance departments<\/h2>\n    \n                                                                \n                                    \n                \n        <div class=\"editor grid_intro\"\n                                                        >\n        <p>31% of companies are not comfortable with the quality or harmonization of their data. Data reliability is indeed a non-negotiable prerequisite for artificial intelligence in Finance. An AI working with false data will inevitably provide a flawed analysis. No one wants to report figures that are only 90% accurate.   <\/p>\n<p>30% of companies have not clearly designated a manager or entity in charge of AI topics. This governance deficit is revealing. Without clear leadership, strong sponsorship, and a clear problem to solve, AI initiatives remain isolated. They do not integrate into a coherent and operational transformation strategy.   <\/p>\n<p><strong>Without clear AI governance and reliable data, projects remain fragmented and fail to scale.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    \n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"grid_content\">\n                                            <div class=\"number-item\">\n                            <div class=\"number\"\n                                 data-target=\"79 %  \"\n                                 data-unit=\"%\"\n                                 data-sign=\"\"\n                            >79 %  <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"legend\">of companies underutilize AI despite high confidence (75%).<\/div>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"number-item\">\n                            <div class=\"number\"\n                                 data-target=\"94 %  \"\n                                 data-unit=\"%\"\n                                 data-sign=\"\"\n                            >94 %  <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"legend\">of finance departments are ready to deploy AI. The obstacle is organizational, not technological. <\/div>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"number-item\">\n                            <div class=\"number\"\n                                 data-target=\"31%\"\n                                 data-unit=\"%\"\n                                 data-sign=\"\"\n                            >31%<\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"legend\">of companies are not comfortable with the quality or harmonization of their data.<\/div>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"number-item\">\n                            <div class=\"number\"\n                                 data-target=\"30 %  \"\n                                 data-unit=\"%\"\n                                 data-sign=\"\"\n                            >30 %  <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"legend\">of companies have not clearly designated a manager or entity in charge of AI topics.<\/div>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section     class=\"block-editor\"\n        >\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"grid\">\n            <div class=\"grid_content\">\n                <div class=\"editor\"><div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-container-4 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis: 100%;\">\n<h2 class=\"is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-1 wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default\">Which AI uses do finance departments judge most promising?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Despite the barriers, finance departments have a clear vision of the expected benefits. Three uses stand out clearly. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section     class=\"block-listing block-listing-2\"\n        >\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"grid\">\n            <div class=\"grid_title\">\n                                \n                                \n                                        \n                        \n                    \n    \n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"grid_content\">\n                                                            <div class=\"item\">\n                                                                            \n                                \n                                        \n                                \n                    \n            <h3\n        class=\"subtitle\"\n                        >Chatting with data (28%)<\/h3>\n    \n                                                                                    \n                                    \n                \n        <div class=\"editor\"\n        >\n        <p>Querying financial data in natural language, without manual exports or technical queries and without having to build dashboards. Direct access to information that crosses multiple sources for all Finance profiles. <\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    \n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"item\">\n                                                                            \n                                \n                                        \n                                \n                    \n            <h3\n        class=\"subtitle\"\n                        >Augmented Planning &#038; Forecasting (27%)<\/h3>\n    \n                                                                                    \n                                    \n                \n        <div class=\"editor\"\n        >\n        <p>Multi-scenario modeling, identification of variation sources, integration of external signals, predictive alerts on discrepancies. AI transforms the departmental budget cycle. <\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    \n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"item\">\n                                                                            \n                                \n                                        \n                                \n                    \n            <h3\n        class=\"subtitle\"\n                        >Augmented Reporting &#038; BI (20%)<\/h3>\n    \n                                                                                    \n                                    \n                \n        <div class=\"editor\"\n        >\n        <p>Moving from descriptive reporting to prescriptive reporting. AI generates comments, detects anomalies, and contextualizes discrepancies. Analyses, rules, and dashboards are co-constructed with agents, providing autonomy and acceleration. Teams focus more on analysis and decision-making rather than production.   <\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    \n                        <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section     class=\"block-editor\"\n        >\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"grid\">\n            <div class=\"grid_content\">\n                <div class=\"editor\"><div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-container-4 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong>:<br \/>\n\u2713 Top 3 uses: conversational data, augmented forecasting, prescriptive BI.<br \/>\n\u2713 63% of departments position AI as a co-pilot: humans remain at the center.<br \/>\n\u2713 These uses are accessible today with the right tools and structured data.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section    \n        class=\"block-content block-steps-meltone\"\n        >\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"grid\">\n            <div class=\"grid_title\">\n                                \n                                \n                                        \n                        \n                    \n    \n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"grid_intro\">\n                                                \n                                    \n                \n        <div class=\"editor\"\n        >\n        <h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">What this infographic explains: AI for finance departments is a matter of methodology<\/h2>\n<p>Today, in 2026, finance departments do not need to be convinced. They need to be supported. <\/p>\n<p>The confidence is there. The intention is there. What is missing: reliable data, clear governance, a structured vision of use cases, and a roadmap. This is precisely where MeltOne comes in.   <\/p>\n<h4><strong>The 5 key points to remember<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n        <\/div>\n    \n                <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"grid_content\">\n                    <ul class=\"steps-track\">\n                                                    <li class=\"card card-step\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"card-step_title\">79% of companies underutilize AI<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"card-step_text\">The potential to catch up is immense.<\/div>\n                                                            <\/li>\n                                                    <li class=\"card card-step\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"card-step_title\">Data quality is the #1 prerequisite<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"card-step_text\">Without reliable and available data, AI cannot deliver.<\/div>\n                                                            <\/li>\n                                                    <li class=\"card card-step\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"card-step_title\">AI governance must be managed <\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"card-step_text\">Designate a manager, define a framework, and measure results.<\/div>\n                                                            <\/li>\n                                                    <li class=\"card card-step\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"card-step_title\">Priority uses are identified<\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"card-step_text\">Forecasting, augmented reporting, conversational data.<\/div>\n                                                            <\/li>\n                                                    <li class=\"card card-step\">\n                                                                    <h3 class=\"card-step_title\">AI is a co-pilot, not a replacement <\/h3>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"card-step_text\">Business value and responsibility come from humans.<\/div>\n                                                            <\/li>\n                                            <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"grid_outro\">\n                                                \n                                    \n                \n        <div class=\"editor\"\n        >\n        <h4>MeltOne: Your Partner for Finance &#038; Data Transformation<\/h4>\n<p>MeltOne is an international consulting and integration firm, founded in 2014, that supports companies in their digital transformation in an innovative and sustainable way by intervening in their processes, data, and solutions. With more than 200 consultants, MeltOne currently supports over 300 clients in the services, industry, retail, consumer goods, luxury, and financial services (banking and insurance) sectors. <\/p>\n<p>Based on the results of its survey, <a href=\"\/ia-pour-les-directions-financieres-ce-qui-change-vraiment-en-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MeltOne has designed an essential guide<\/a> for getting started with AI, designed for finance departments, featuring an overview of uses, 2026 updates, and the MeltOne methodology. 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