Shared Services & Outsourcing Week Australasia

🌟 SSOW Australasia: 2024 Post-Show Report Release! 🌟 We’re thrilled to share the Post Show Report for the 27th Annual Shared Services and Outsourcing Week Australasia, that took place in Melbourne last month. Dive into the highlights, explore attendee profiles, and uncover the key topics discussed at this premier event. Plus, check out the winners of the prestigious SSOW Awards! Don’t miss out on insights that could transform your business. Save the date for 2025! 13th – 16th May 2025 https://lnkd.in/fDUYMMF #SSOW #SharedServices #PostShowReport #SSOWAustralasia #IndustryInsights #SSOWAwards #SSOWEEKAU

Huge contratulations to the QBE Insurance team for winning the Finnance Innovator Award for Empoyee Engagement at this years Award night! Check out insights from their Global Case Competition and its imapct on teams! #FoF #FutureofFinance #Financeteams #teamengagement ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

🔎 Did you know that 70% of transformation initiatives fail due to poor execution? 🔎 This critical pain point was at the heart of yesterday’s CTO Boardroom Session: "Executing Change: Practical Steps for Business Transformation," led by Ian Nicholls, CEO of explic8. 📊 In this exclusive session, Ian tackled the biggest challenges organizations face when trying to implement large-scale transformation. From leadership alignment to overcoming internal resistance, Ian shared practical, actionable steps that businesses can take to ensure their transformation efforts don’t just start strong but lead to sustainable, long-term success. This session was a game-changer for anyone looking to master the art of executing change and driving meaningful, measurable business outcomes. Stay tuned for more insights and updates from the summit! #OPEXWeekAU #BusinessTransformation #Leadership #ChangeManagement #CTOBoardroom #Execution #Innovation #SydneyEvent #Explic8 #TransformationExecution

🚀 Speed Networking at OPEX Week - Blink and You Might’ve Missed It! 🚀 We just wrapped up the most fast-paced and exciting part of the event - Speed Networking! 🎉 It was like professional speed dating, but instead of swiping left, everyone was swiping right on valuable connections and new ideas! 💼💡 In just a few short minutes, attendees managed to meet transformation leaders, exchange ideas, and form partnerships faster than you can say "operational excellence!" 😄 The energy in the room was through the roof as everyone raced to get their best ideas and introductions in before the next conversation. Everyone walked away with new contacts and maybe a few new friends too. Who knew business networking could be this fun? Stay tuned for more exciting (and maybe less rushed) updates from OPEX Week! 😎 #OPEXWeekAU #BusinessTransformation #Networking #Leadership #OperationalExcellence #SydneyEvent #SpeedNetworking #SwipeRightOnSuccess #Collaboration #Innovation

🔥 We’re live at OPEX Week ANZ! 🔥 The 20th Annual OPEX Week: Business Transformation Summit has officially kicked off with opening remarks from Tim Roberts, Process Excellence Lead at HSBC. Tim is setting the stage for what promises to be an incredible two days of learning, networking, and sharing breakthrough ideas on driving operational excellence. 🚀 If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in business transformation, you're in the right place! Stay tuned—this is just the beginning! #OPEXWeekAU #BusinessTransformation #OperationalExcellence #Leadership #SydneyEvent #HSBC

Last month Stephannie Jonovska and Joao Moreira from BlueScope joined the Future of Finance Summit to share their insights and expertise with the #FoFAU audiences. Not only did they showcase their work and engage the audience - they also walked away with the coveted Finance Transformation Innovator Award! Check out more about their project and discover how Bluescoep are driving innovation for greater #efficiency and team #engagement ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ #AI #artificialintelligence #financetransformation

🚀 We're kicking off soon! 🚀 Get ready for the 20th Annual OPEX Week: Business Transformation Summit and the Automated Enterprise Summit, starting soon at Aerial UTS Function Centre, Sydney! Join us for ground-breaking sessions on operational excellence, digital transformation, AI, automation, and more. With industry leaders, top speakers, and immersive workshops, this is where the future of business transformation begins! Stay tuned for exciting insights, networking opportunities, and actionable strategies that will take your enterprise to the next level! 📅 Dates: October 15-16, 2024 📍 Location: Aerial UTS Function Centre, Sydney #OPEXWeekAU #AutomatedEnterpriseSummit #BusinessTransformation #OperationalExcellence #AI #Automation #SydneyEvent #DigitalTransformation #Leadership #Innovation

🔥 The CFO Boardroom Panel Discussion was nothing short of inspiring! 💼 We just concluded a riveting session on "The Evolving Role of CFOs: From Numbers to Strategic Leadership," and the insights were game-changing. Our brilliant panel of finance leaders explored how the role of the CFO has transformed from traditional financial management to becoming a key driver of strategic leadership: ➡ David Starkey - Chief Financial Officer, Sapio ➡Mitchell Koureas - National Commerce Manager (CFO), Tradelink ➡Stephannie Jonovska - Head of Finance Operations & Transformation, BlueScope ➡Sandrine de Bonhome, CFA - Chief Financial Officer, Allianz Retire+ The discussion delved into the growing impact of technology, the shift in responsibilities, and strategies to foster a culture of innovation within finance teams. It was an incredible exchange of ideas, and the future of finance leadership looks brighter than ever! Stay tuned for more exciting updates and photos from the summit! 📸✨ #FutureOfFinance #CFOSummit #FinanceLeadership #CFOBoardroom #StrategicLeadership #Innovation #FinanceTransformation #FOFAU

🔥 What an incredible set of Interactive Discussion Groups today! 💬💼 The conversations were dynamic, and the insights were powerful as finance leaders tackled some of the biggest challenges in the industry. From cash flow optimization to empowering teams, these sessions truly delivered actionable takeaways! Here’s a look back at today’s engaging IDGs: 💡 IDG A: Modernising Finance and Accounting Operations Without Disruption Facilitated by: Adam Yarnell, Sr Account Executive ANZ & Jason Toshack, Managing Director ANZ, FloQast 💡 IDG B: Accelerating Cash Flow – Effective Strategies for Optimising the Cash Conversion Cycle Facilitated by: Dalene Vogel Simpson, Senior Customer Experience Manager, Esker ANZ 💡 IDG C: Finance Automation Strategy – How Do You Measure Up on Your Transformation Journey? Facilitated by: Mark Hawthorne, Strategic Account Executive, Tungsten Automation & Nicole O’Grady, Financial Controller, BaptistCare 💡 IDG D: Upskilling and Cross-skilling Teams – Empowering Staff for Success Facilitated by: Nicola Patterson, Head of Finance, Entain Australia & New Zealand The energy in the room was electric ⚡ as finance leaders exchanged ideas, strategies, and real-world experiences. These sessions were an invaluable opportunity for attendees to deepen their knowledge and strengthen their approach to finance transformation. Looking forward to sharing more highlights from the summit! 📸✨ #FutureOfFinance #CFOSummit #FinanceInnovation #Leadership #FinanceTransformation #TeamEmpowerment #CashFlowOptimization #FOFAU

🚀 Tech-driven transformation is reshaping the future of finance, and today’s session had everyone buzzing! 💻📈 We just dived into an insightful discussion led by Justus Siage, CPA ☁️, Senior ERP Consultant at Sage, on how CFOs can thrive through tech-driven transformation. This session, sponsored by Sage, explored the cutting-edge strategies CFOs need to excel in an era where technology and finance are more intertwined than ever. From automation to real-time insights, we learned how tech empowers finance leaders to focus on value-driven tasks. With 81% of CFOs eager for more advancements, this session was packed with actionable takeaways to stay ahead in the fast-evolving finance landscape. Stay tuned for more updates and highlights! 📸 #FutureOfFinance #CFOSummit #TechTransformation #CFOExcellence #FinanceInnovation #Automation #SponsoredBySage #FOFAU