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Future of the finance function

Transformation within the finance function has been accelerated over the past couple of years. How is the role of the finance function changing? What technology is facilitating that change? And what skills are most in demand?

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A person working at a desk with a laptop, notebook and papers showing graphs 09 Mar 2022
Why business transformation projects fail

Even with the most experienced leaders at the helm, businesses without a clear strategy, robust processes and a core personnel that is willing to change will face pitfalls in their transformation.

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A person working at a desk with two laptops and a monitor 07 Mar 2022
The new technology reshaping the finance function

Technological innovations are driving the most profound change in finance functions in modern history, revolutionising every aspect of the traditional finance division.

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People discussing papers laid out on a table showing graphs 04 Mar 2022
The finance function post-COVID

The pandemic gave CFOs confidence in their ability to work in more geographically diverse and virtual ways, which will bring permanent and much-welcomed change to the finance function.

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