2 March 2021
3 pm
Virtual
ABOUT
The role of Finance has morphed over the year, moving from a supporting role to become an even more strategic business partner that’s essential to helping their organisation navigate the choppy waters of extreme uncertainty. In becoming more visible and versatile, senior Finance Leaders have begun to forge the agenda for business growth making this a more attractive and exciting role.
But what makes the role of Finance a business partner v the more traditional role? Leading the drive in how the business should operate in truly digital way, Finance is at the forefront, leveraging technology to a more forward-facing mindset that sits alongside the CEO as they prepare for future business growth.
Session Highlight
DRIVING BETTER BUSINESS DECISIONS AS TECHNOLOGY DRIVES
THE FINANCE TEAM INTO THE FUTURE
Why finance are not a back office function
10 am
10 am
Introduction – The Increasing role of Finance hosted by Tom Lemmon, at FinancialDirector
The role of Finance has morphed over the years into a more strategic partner to the business and is a proven key influence in adopting technology to make better business decisions.
10:10 am
10:10 am
An interview with… Sempre Planning Analytics customer Samantha Bradshaw, Head Of Business Solutions at Southern Co-op sits down with Tom Lemmon, Financial Director to discuss why planning ahead and being able to adjust people and plans quickly they are able to meet the needs of the business to make smarter decisions.
10:30 am
10:30 am
Looking at the evolving role of the Finance Leader with Tom Lemmon and Paul Winsor, Head of Industry Solutions, Sempre Analytics
10:40am
10:40am
The importance and value of automation in the Finance Function – Hear from Sempre partner Automation Anywhere’s Global Industry Leader Ken Mertzel as he discusses the fundamental importance of having an automated workforce in the Finance Function.
11 am
11 am
Q & A and Close
An opportunity to dig deeper into the topics and ask you questions.