5 ways to use Microsoft Copilot in Finance and FP&A

As the world of finance and FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) continues to evolve, technology has become an essential tool for professionals in the industry.

One of the technologies we can leverage as finance and FP&A professionals is artificial intelligence.

We have been talking a lot about the use cases for Chat GPT in Finance, which is a tool that can be used to automate processes, create Excel macros, answer questions, language translation, financial modelling and even to teach you Python and how to create machine learning algorithms.

This week, one of the latest advancements in this space is the Microsoft Copilot, an AI-powered coding assistant that can provide significant benefits to those working in finance and FP&A.

In this article, we’ll explore five ways to use Microsoft 365 Copilot in finance and FP&A.

What is Microsoft 365 Copilot?

Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered coding assistant developed by OpenAI in collaboration with Microsoft.

It combines the power of large language models (LLMs) with your data in the Microsoft Graph and the Microsoft 365 apps to turn your words into the most powerful productivity tool on the planet.

Copilot is integrated into Microsoft 365 in two ways. It works alongside you, embedded in the Microsoft 365 apps you use every day — Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and more — to…