Show CFOs agent cost vs. human cost side by side to close deals
When selling an agent solution to a CFO, the most persuasive presentation is a direct cost comparison: show the estimated monthly cost of running the agent workflow alongside the current fully-loaded human cost for the same process. Agent costs will look strikingly low by comparison. Pair that with accuracy metrics and any other KPIs relevant to their operation, establish a clear baseline for how things perform today, commit to a target, and then hold yourself accountable. Six months later you can return and prove you delivered. This before-and-after framing — grounded in numbers the CFO already cares about — is what transforms a pilot into a long-term engagement.
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