Building AI Fluency in Finance and Consulting: Why Companies Need Structured Development Programs

Artificial intelligence (AI) use in business has moved from novel and experimental to everyday use. At Kubicle, we can see that businesses across finance, consulting and professional services are investing heavily in AI tools that promise faster analysis, better forecasting and ultimately improved decision making. And yet many businesses are discovering that technology adoption alone is not enough.   

While AI systems are becoming easier to access, the ability to use them effectively across businesses remains uneven. A small number of technically confident employees may experiment with new tools, but the wider workforce often lacks the skills or confidence to apply AI meaningfully in their roles. As a result, this challenge is becoming one of the defining barriers to AI transformation.  

For firms in sectors such as finance and consulting, where analysis, reporting and insight generation form the backbone of the business, the issue is particularly significant. Without a workforce that ...