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GLOBAL FMCG LEADER X Roboyo

Agentic AI Enhances AP Forecasting: Scalable Intelligence Across Finance

May 7, 2025 | < 1 min read

Enhancing Cash Flow Forecasting and Finance Efficiency at Scale

To unlock greater forecasting precision and operational agility, a global FMCG leader partnered with Roboyo to transform their finance operations using Agentic AI. This engagement delivered more than just process improvements. It served as a strategic milestone in the client’s broader digital transformation journey.

About the Client
A multinational food and beverage manufacturer operating in over 30 countries, with more than 10,000 employees worldwide. The client specializes in consumer-packaged goods and runs a high-volume, high-velocity supply chain requiring precision in financial forecasting and cash flow management.

Impact

Forecast Accuracy
7 %

Variance reduce from 35% to 7% providing reliable cash flow insights.

Manual Forecasting
85 %

Reduction in manual forecasting saving 20+ hours per week.

Seamless integration
SAP

A fully embedded solution in the SAP and ERP ecosystem.

“Before working with Roboyo, our forecasting process was spreadsheet-driven and reactive. Now, it’s intelligent, adaptive, and autonomous. The time savings are significant, but the real value is the confidence we’ve gained in our numbers.”

Head of Treasury, Finance Department, Global FMCG Manufacturer

01

CHALLENGE

This global FMCG leader faced persistent gaps between forecasted and actual cash outflows. Finance teams relied on spreadsheets and manual validation to manage vendor payments, which created significant forecasting inaccuracies. Unpredictable payment behaviors and disconnected data sources further complicated the process. The unreliable cash flow forecasts due to manual AP workflows, frequent invoice mismatches, and fragmented financial data.

These inefficiencies weren’t just operational. They risked the company’s ability to plan confidently, maintain strong supplier relationships, and protect its reputation for reliability. In an industry where cash flow impacts shelf availability, supplier trust, and consumer experience, inaccurate forecasting directly threatened the brand’s credibility and commercial agility.

The absence of scalable intelligence was not just a finance challenge; it represented a roadblock to enterprise-wide digital transformation. Manual forecasting methods made it difficult for leadership to make fast, data-backed decisions, undermining the speed and adaptability expected in a modern, AI-enabled enterprise.

02

SOLUTION

To modernize its forecasting process without overhauling existing systems, the client needed a future-ready solution that combined accuracy, adaptability, and ease of integration. Roboyo responded with a dual approach, delivering both foundational AI models and dynamic, real-time forecasting using Agentic AI.

This solution was designed to not only solve a finance-specific problem but to validate a repeatable AI framework that could scale across other functions. By combining modular AI design with robust SAP integration, Roboyo ensured the model could flex to support broader enterprise use cases.

We deployed an end-to-end intelligent AI agent leveraging UiPath Agent Builder and AI Center to streamline invoice processing and forecasting. The agent performed OCR-based extraction of unstructured invoice data while avoiding schema noise, applied dynamic 3-way matching (±5% tolerance) for validation, and routed exceptions (e.g., missing PO → manager approval).

Connected to SAP, it ingested invoice-level data to power time series models that accounted for vendor behavior, seasonality, and trends. Tailored prompts enabled real-time, adaptive forecasting that auto-adjusted to shifts in payment cycles—eliminating manual updates and enhancing AP planning accuracy.

Roboyo also embedded these forecasts into the client’s weekly finance review cycles, allowing teams to validate results in real time and strengthen decision-making. This was paired with hands-on enablement to ensure internal adoption across finance, treasury, and AP teams.

Technology & Methodology Used

Automation Platform:

  • UiPath

Technology Stack:

  • UiPath’s AI Center
  • UiPath Agent Builder
  • Meta Prophet

AI Techniques Used:

  • Forecast Automation
  • Agentic AI Deployment
  • Finance Process Optimization
  • SAP-integrated invoice ingestion

Methodology used:

  • AI model training using historical invoice data
  • Tailored prompt engineering for adaptive forecasting
  • Embedded change management and stakeholder enablement
  • Weekly validation and performance improvement cycles
  • Framework built for cross-functional AI reuse beyond AP

AI Techniques used:

  • Machine Learning Forecasting
  • Agentic AI
  • Generative AI
  • NLP
03

OUTCOME

Outcome
The results went beyond finance. They set the foundation for enterprise-grade AI adoption. What began as a tactical initiative evolved into a model for scalable, embedded intelligence across the organization.

  • Reduced forecast variance from 35% to 7%
  • Eliminated 85% of manual forecasting tasks
  • Saved 20+ hours weekly across AP and Treasury teams
  • Enabled faster, more confident decision-making
  • Achieved seamless integration into SAP and ERP environments
  • Strengthened trust in financial data used for planning and supplier negotiations
  • Validated a scalable model for AI operationalization across business units

 

04

WHY ROBOYO

Roboyo was selected not just for our technical capabilities, but for our ability to translate executive transformation goals into scalable operational outcomes. From day one, our focus was on embedding AI in a way that delivers value immediately while setting the stage for long-term innovation.

What we delivered:

  • Autonomous Forecasting Models – Built using Agentic AI and tailored for finance
    teams
  • Prompt Engineering Expertise – Translating real business logic into adaptable AI
    action
  • SAP-Native Integration – Seamless alignment with existing financial infrastructure
  • Change Management and Training – Embedded enablement across AP, Treasury, and
    FP&A
  • Continuous Optimization – Validated forecasting improvements week over week

For C-suite leaders driving digital transformation, this engagement proves that AI doesn’t have to be a moonshot. It can be made operational today, starting with high-impact processes and scaling with confidence across the enterprise.

At Roboyo, we don’t just implement AI. We operationalize it for real-world impact.

Let’s Turn Automation into a Strategic Advantage

Scaling automation takes more than tools. It takes a partner who can help you translate transformation strategy into execution. If you’re ready to take the next step, contact us and discover how Roboyo’s Agentic AI and automation expertise can help you lead with impact.

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FAQs

Q: Can this solution integrate with our current SAP or ERP system?

Yes, the agent is designed for seamless integration with major ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, and Dynamics, without disrupting existing workflows.

Q: What type of data does the AI agent use for forecasting?

A: It analyzes invoice data, vendor payment behaviour, and historical payment cycles to generate real-time, highly accurate cash flow forecasts.

Q: How accurate are the cash outflow forecasts?

A: Our AI models, built on time series forecasting and adaptive agents, significantly reduce forecast variance compared to manual, spreadsheet-based processes.

Q: How does this improve operational efficiency for the finance team?

A: It eliminates manual forecasting, reduces reliance on error-prone spreadsheets, and frees up finance teams to focus on strategic cash flow optimization.

Q: How quickly can this forecasting agent be deployed?

A: We can deploy the solution in just a few weeks, providing immediate forecasting improvements and operational efficiencies.

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JOLT

IS NOW A PART OF ROBOYO

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In a continued effort to ensure we offer our customers the very best in knowledge and skills, Roboyo has acquired Jolt Advantage Group.

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AKOA

IS NOW PART OF ROBOYO

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In a continued effort to ensure we offer our customers the very best in knowledge and skills, Roboyo has acquired AKOA.

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LEAN CONSULTING

IS NOW PART OF ROBOYO

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In a continued effort to ensure we offer our customers the very best in knowledge and skills, Roboyo has acquired Lean Consulting.

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PROCENSOL

IS NOW PART OF ROBOYO

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In a continued effort to ensure we offer our customers the very best in knowledge and skills, Roboyo has acquired Procensol.

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