Finance Transformation

Recommendations from the 2024 CFO Study
The IBM Institute for Business Value states, “CFOs must be both guardians of stability and agents of transformation …CFOs supercharge technology as the transformative force in their organization.” It found that “some CFOs are leaping forward, while others are being cautious.” What…
October 25, 2024

Driving Effective Change Management in Digital Finance Transformation
In today's fast-paced business landscape, finance and accounting functions are undergoing significant digital transformation. Organizations are embracing new technologies to streamline processes and improve efficiency. In this setting, it is crucial to recognize the importance of effective change management in driving successful…
March 13, 2024

Workday’s Global CFO AI Indicator Report
This a blog post from our partner Workday Adaptive Planning, highlighting key findings in the “Global CFO AI Indicator Report,” which Workday commissioned with FT Longitude. While the opportunity for AI in finance is nearly unlimited, it can also be overwhelming. To…
January 26, 2024

Building a Successful Finance Transformation Team: Key Stakeholders and Change Champions
This guest post from our partner BlackLine, which provides guidance on digital finance transformation journeys. Embracing automation has become a strategic imperative for organizations seeking operational efficiency and improved reliability for their finance and accounting (F&A) processes. However, digital finance transformation journeys…
October 5, 2023

The Power of AR Automation in Transforming Finance Operations
In today's fast-paced and competitive business landscape, finance leaders are constantly seeking ways to optimize their operations and drive growth. One of the most transformative tools available to them is AR (Accounts Receivable) automation. This cutting-edge technology streamlines manual processes, enhances customer…
August 17, 2023

The Power of Technology in Recruiting and Retaining Finance and Accounting Talent
This blog post is based on a white paper from our partner BlackLine. In today's competitive business landscape, recruiting and retaining top finance and accounting talent is a priority for organizations striving for success. However, the labor and skills shortage, compounded by…
July 6, 2023

Professional Services Firms Need Future-Ready Forecasting
This is an excerpt from a blog post from our partner Workday Adaptive Planning. It highlights some approaches for professional services firms to keep up with the breakneck pace of work. Professional services firms don’t have the luxury of gradually adjusting to…
June 29, 2023

The Future of Finance & Accounting
This is a guest post from our partner BlackLine, explaining 2023 predictions for Finance & Accounting. Look for organizations to focus on process optimization, talent upskilling, and finance agility as major drivers for business leadership in the coming year, according to BlackLine…
April 6, 2023

FP&A Done Right: The Changing Role of the CFO
This is a guest blog post from our partner Workday Adaptive Planning, explaining strategy and vision for the Office of Finance. Companies are asking more of their CFOs than ever before. They’re expected to lead environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, oversee…