CFO Connect

🚨 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐈 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🚨 🤖 While 65% of teams use AI regularly, only 7% of finance teams do the same. According to OpenAI’s latest webinar, finance ranks 7th, behind marketing and analytics, in AI adoption. Why? The reliance on legacy systems makes it challenging for finance teams to integrate AI into their critical workflows. In the webinar, Sowmya Ranganathan shared a few practical tips on how to embrace AI-driven innovation and improve efficiency in the finance function. Link in comments to the full recording.

🚨 Board meetings are tough—but they don’t have to be a disaster. 💡 In his guest post on the CFO Connect blog, stephen hedlund, Head of Finance at Rillet, reveals four proven strategies to nail your board reporting and avoid last-minute surprises. 🤸♂️ From aligning your team on key metrics to delivering bad news the right way,  Stephen offers practical advice for navigating these high-pressure moments. 👉 Check the link in the comments to read the full article

🔥 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭! 🔥 🗣 A massive shoutout to all our incredible speakers and the 700+ attendees who joined CFO Connect Summit last week! From groundbreaking AI insights to building elite finance teams, streamlining tool stacks, and transforming from scorekeepers to true performance drivers—we tackled some truly game-changing topics! ☝ We couldn't have done it without YOU Dav Masaon, Co-founder of Zanda Jennifer Loo, CFO of Tala Maria Hedengren, Venture Partner of Eight Roads Antonio Reza, VP Finance of PVH Corp. Nelly M., CFO of Numida (YC W22) Sarah F., Angel Investor & Startup Advisor Paul Jun, CFO of Pilot.com Robert Goldenberg, CFO of 6sense Kelly Chang, CFA, Head of Group Corporate Finance of Lloyds Banking Group Luke Streeter, COO & Co-founder of flinder Amel Chouikh, Head of Finance at Uber Joyce Mackenzie Liu, CEO & Founder of Pegafund Philippe Bouaziz, CFO of Deel Alexis Vilette, CFO of Hexa Daniëlle Keeven, CFO of Vio.com Jay Peir, Head of Strategy & Interim CFO of Pigment Roy Hefer, CFO of TravelPerk Val Elliott FCCA, UK Finance Director of Lavazza Professional UK Stephane D., CEO of Spendesk Financial Services Kinga Blaut, CFO France, Belgium, & Luxembourg of Visa Richard R., CTO of Spendesk Raluca Ragab, Managing Director - Head of UK and DACH, Eurazeo 📺 Missed it? Check the link in the comments for the full recordings

🔑 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐂𝐅𝐎 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭 Last week at our CFO Connect Summit we explored how today’s CFOs are evolving into strategic leaders who do more than just manage numbers. Kinga Blaut from Visa shared practical insights on how she balances the traditional responsibilities of a CFO with the growing advisory and strategic aspects of the role. 📺 Missed the session? Catch the full recording here: https://lnkd.in/eQv446Nr

🌋 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 2024 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 🌋 🗯 Yesterday’s discussion with Amel Chouikh, Philippe Bouaziz, Stephane D. and Alexis Vilette was all about strategies for growth and resilience during times of economic uncertainty. 👇🏻 Check out Amel’s top 3 tips for future-proofing your business during periods of economic uncertainty below. 🎈Summit 2024 has officially ended! We want to give a huge thank you to all our speakers for sharing their insights and to each of you who attended, helping to make this the best one yet. 🎁 But don’t worry, it’s not too late! If you want to receive the recordings of our incredible sessions, you can do so by registering here: https://lnkd.in/ehvwenCy

🌋 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 2024 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 🌋 Yesterday we had an incredible session on "Building a Modern High-Performing Finance Team." featuring insights from Val Elliott FCCA, Kelly Chang, CFA, Antonio Reza, and Dav Masaon. 🦋 A key theme? Soft skills are essential for building a finance team that thrives in today's fast-paced business environment. 🔹 Val Elliott emphasised the importance of curiosity—going beyond reports to explore deeper insights and build strong networks within the company. 🔹 Kelly Chang spoke about agility—the ability to spot trends early, anticipate challenges, and deliver stories that resonate with the C-suite. 🔹 Antonio Reza highlighted the need for structure and problem-solving—quickly assessing issues and delivering actionable, concrete solutions. Today is the final day of the summit, and there’s still time to register for more sessions! 👉 Register: https://lnkd.in/eG_mgK4T

🚀 𝐓𝐡𝐞 2024 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐂𝐅𝐎 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞! 🚀 We’re thrilled to unveil the latest insights into the software solutions shaking up the finance world! This year, you, our amazing community of finance leaders, voted on the top tools across 7 categories. 🥁 🥁 and the winners are 🥁 🥁 NetSuite, Spendesk, Anaplan, Pigment, Personio, & Microsoft The 2024 Top CFO Tools Report offers: 🔹 In-depth analysis of emerging trends in finance technology 🔹 Practical guidance for evaluating and implementing new solutions 🔹 Insights to help CFOs and finance teams make informed decisions Congratulations to all the winners and download the report today!

🌋 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲! The 𝐂𝐅𝐎 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 2024 kicks off, and we’re ready to dive into three days of finance, strategy, and innovation! ⚡ Join the conversation with finance leaders from top companies like Uber, Google, Visa, Deel, Lavazza Professional UK, and TravelPerk as we explore the cutting edge trends shaping the future of finance! From scaling teams to leveraging AI and tackling economic uncertainty, we’ve got a lineup of 🔥 discussions you won’t want to miss. 👉 Haven't registered yet? https://lnkd.in/eyWahDPv

🌋 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 On October 9th at 4:30 PM CET, we’ll dive deep into The Triumphant Tool Stack: How to Choose & Enhance Your Finance Systems with an expert panel of seasoned finance leaders including Robert Goldenberg, Daniëlle Keeven, Richard R., & Luke Streeter. 💡 Key Takeaways: 🔹 Strategic tool selection and evaluation for scalable growth 🔹 How to implement and integrate finance tools that improve workflows 🔹 The role of AI in Finance and what it means for the future 🔹 Proven strategies for maximising value and driving adoption of new tools If you're looking to build the perfect finance tool stack for your organization, you won't want to miss this! 👉 Register for Summit 2024: https://lnkd.in/eyWahDPv

🚀 Looking forward to speaking at the upcoming CFO Connect Summit, powered by Spendesk! Join me on 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟵 for a 🔥 lively discussion on how to select and build the best tool stack and improve your financial systems – including the big buzz all around #Finance and #AI. I’ll share insights from my own journey, how the selection process has evolved, and you will also hear from other experts on the panel Richard R. CTO at Spendesk, Robert Goldenberg CFO at 6sense, and Luke Streeter CFO at flinder. Of course, we'll answer all your questions live! Register today for your free virtual seat: https://bit.ly/4bYAmDT #CFO #FinanceAI #Summit #FinanceToolStack Vio.com