Finance Systems · Finance Transformation · AI Strategy
Deivids Priedins.
Executive Director of Pine & Sterling, a specialist AI and finance systems consultancy. Eight years across finance, systems, and transformation. I bridge C-Suite commercial strategy with operations-wide AI execution, architecting automated finance and operational functions with AI, ML, LLMs, Python, and SQL.
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What I deliver.
AI strategy advisory
C-Suite roadmaps, high-value use case selection, target operating models, and ROI discipline for enterprise AI adoption.
Engage via Pine & SterlingFinance transformation & systems
Programme leadership for multi-entity finance change: ERP and accounting platforms, integrations, controls, and cutover.
Engage via Pine & SterlingLLM & automation delivery
Production LLM workflows, agentic automation, data pipelines, and governance so finance moves from entry work to analysis.
Engage via Pine & SterlingI specialise in
Enterprise AI Strategy.
Capabilities
Core Competencies.
Enterprise AI strategy
Strategy to adoption
Advanced AI & LLM ecosystems
Architecture in practice
Data architecture & engineering
From data to decision
AI governance, security & risk
Adoption that holds
AI Strategy & Delivery
Assess. Architect. Govern.
Assess
Roadmap
use cases & ROI
Assess complex operational landscapes, identify high-value commercial, ops, finance, and HR use cases, and build practical roadmaps for adoption.
Architect
LLM + data
systems & agents
Design LLM integrations, agentic workflows, and data pipelines that replace manual overhead with scalable, auditable automation.
Govern
Controls
risk & delivery
Establish responsible AI frameworks, enterprise controls, and delivery discipline so adoption holds up under scrutiny and scales cleanly.
Selected outcomes
Case studies.
IFT finance transformation & systems
IFT Studio · Client engagement
ProblemLegacy finance infrastructure, expensive third-party SaaS, and heavy manual effort across reconciliations, reporting, and multi-entity operations.
ApproachLed the transformation roadmap with finance systems implementation: proprietary platforms replacing SaaS dependencies, accounting and treasury monitoring, AI/LLM workflows, n8n estates, and cross-stack integrations.
Outcome30+ live production implementations, lower recurring software spend, stronger data ownership, faster reporting cycles, and a shift from data entry to analysis.
Accounting system migration
Future Fit Training
ProblemManual close cycles and fragmented spreadsheets slowing month-end and increasing operational risk.
ApproachDirected the accounting system migration, built VBA automation, and established group-wide controls and SOPs.
OutcomeOn-time go-live, materially less repetitive close work, and stronger first-pass accuracy for management reporting.
Track record · Professional experience
Engagements & experience.
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Choose the path that fits: contact me directly for roles and personal enquiries, or visit Pine & Sterling for organisational advisory engagements across AI strategy, finance systems, and finance transformation.
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