RPA to AI: How Chick-fil-A’s Treasury Is Orchestrating the Next Tech Leap

Traditional AR and AP finance is no longer enough. With evolving disclosure requirements, tariff pressures, and increasing supplier expectations, treasurers must deliver liquidity and visibility with fewer resources while managing heavier supplier demands. In this episode, Sean VanGundy and Jeremy Reedus join Craig Jeffery from Strategic Treasurer and Michel Abranches from Monkey Tech (Money is Key) to explore how working capital 2.0 helps treasurers move beyond one-size-fits-all programs. They discuss how hybrid approaches, such as auction-based supplier financing for lower rates alongside automated dynamic discounting, can optimize AR and AP, strengthen supplier adoption, and deliver measurable EBITDA impact. The conversation also highlights how real-time visibility gives treasurers a true decision cockpit and how removing the lift of supplier onboarding and support enables higher participation and improved governance. https://www.monkeytech.com/

This episode explores how treasury teams can unlock the full value of their data. Paul Galloway breaks down key challenges like integration and trust, covers tools from TMS platforms to AI and APIs, and discusses forecasting models. Learn how to build a stronger data architecture and use forecasting techniques that improve visibility and decision-making across the organization.    

In this episode, we will discuss the reasoning behind Reddit's IPO and describe the journey. While some of the particulars of Reddit's IPO activities will be discussed, the emphasis will be on what a treasury team needs to consider and do for a successful IPO. Reddit completed its NYSE IPO in March 2024 with an initial valuation of $6.4B.

Craig Jeffery talks with Damian McIntyre and John Mosko of Federated Hermes about the evolving state of US tariffs, court rulings, and their ripple effects on inflation, the Fed, and investment strategies. They explore how companies are reacting, what it means for rates, and how treasury professionals can navigate duration and asset decisions in this environment.   Views are those of Federated Securities Corp. as of 9/05/25, and are subject to change based on market conditions and other factors. These views should not be construed as a recommendation for any specific security or sector. Bond prices are sensitive to changes in interest rates, and a rise in interest rates can cause a decline in their prices. You could lose money by investing in a mutual fund. Although some money market funds seek to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, they cannot guarantee they will do so. An investment in these funds is not a bank account and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Ultrashort and other short duration bond funds are not “money market” mutual funds. Some money market mutual funds attempt to maintain a stable net asset value through compliance with relevant Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules. Short duration funds are not governed by those rules, and their shares will fluctuate in value. Due to various risks and uncertainties, actual events, results or actual performance may differ materially from that reflected or contemplated in any forward-looking statements. Nothing contained herein may be relied upon as a guarantee, or a representation as to the future. Although the information provided in this podcast has been obtained from sources which Federated Hermes believes to be reliable, it does not guarantee accuracy of such information and such information may be incomplete or condensed. Federated Hermes is not affiliated with Strategic Treasurer.

Craig Jeffery talks with Steven Peterson of Chick-fil-A about their journey from RPA to APIs to agent-based AI. They discuss use cases in bank connectivity, forecasting, and document summarization, as well as the progression from bots to orchestration. How does a lean treasury team innovate at scale? Listen in to hear how curiosity and strategy are driving real transformation. AI in Treasury & Finance: https://strategictreasurer.com/2025-ai-survey/

In this episode, Craig Jeffery talks with Tom Gavaghan about Kyriba’s new Trusted AI, or TAI, and how agent-based AI is evolving in treasury. They explore the differences between machine learning, generative AI, and agentic AI and discuss how tools like TAI are being trained to act like analysts with built-in workflows and controls. How will this reshape treasury operations? Tune in to find out. Kyriba's podcast - Liquid: How CFOs Outperform: https://www.kyriba.com/resources/podcasts/ October AI Workshop webinar: https://strategictreasurer.com/webinar-ai-initiatives-workshop/

In this episode, Craig Jeffery talks with Garry Capers of Deluxe about what really drives successful treasury implementations. They explore the roles of people, process, planning, and change management, going well beyond the technology itself. How can teams ensure smoother go-lives, user adoption, and long-term impact? Listen in for practical insights and leadership-level strategy.  

This episode explores the widening treasury skills gap and how organizations can address it. Paul Galloway outlines the pressures of technology adoption, market complexity, and strategic demands, and what treasury professionals and hiring managers can do to keep up. From targeted hiring to “Semper Gumby” adaptability, learn how to build a future-ready team.  

In this episode, Paul Galloway unpacks the key elements of creating and maintaining an effective investment policy. The discussion covers risk management, diversification, liquidity, compliance, and reporting best practices. Whether you are setting guidelines or reviewing performance, this episode offers a practical framework for stronger investment governance.

In this episode, Craig Jeffery and Mayank Randev explore ISO 20022 and what it means for payments, cash reporting, and treasury strategy. They discuss how richer data and global standards offer more than compliance and open the door to automation, resilience, and better insights. How can corporates turn a required change into lasting value? Listen in to find out.