Celonis, Valence Launch AI Deductions Manager for CPG Finance Teams

Consumer packaged goods companies routinely contend with retailer deductions, document reconciliation and dispute tracking, leaving finance teams to review large volumes of transactions manually. Celonis, a process intelligence software provider, and AI company Valence are targeting that operational burden with automation designed to lower finance costs and help businesses identify and resolve potentially invalid deductions more quickly.

Celonis and Valence have announced AI Deductions Manager, a new solution built specifically for CPG finance teams. The product uses artificial intelligence to automate deduction management and audit workflows, with the companies highlighting faster dispute handling and lower operating costs. As of July 29, 2026, the information provided did not disclose financial terms, named customers, quantified savings targets or a specific commercial availability date.