08:30 - 09:10
Arrival, registration & breakfast networking
09:00 - 09:10
Introduction from the Network Group & Chairperson
A brief introduction to the event software, SNS – this software, unique to the industry, empowers our attendees to make the most effective use of their time at the event by maximising networking opportunities. The software designs a personalised agenda & enables attendees to arrange one-to-one meetings with each other. This will be followed by a welcome from the Chairperson.
Herman Weber, Controller EMEA, Diversey
09:10 - 09:40
Building a Finance Function that’s fit for the Future.
- Creating clarity of direction
- Driving continuous improvements
- Building a cost competitiveness focus
Ankur Khera, VP Finance Renewables, Shell
09:40-10:10
Ensuring Operational Resilience through Financial Management Strategies
- Evaluating policies during previous periods of economic difficulty to identify gaps in existing strategies
- Ensuring transparency as part of financial management policies to provide assurance to employees
- Adapting growth strategies in response to financial uncertainty to ensure operational agility
Bhev Chandrasena, CFO, Eurocontrol
10:10-10:40
Case Study: Stolt Tankers Finance Digital Transformation Journey
- Why the digital transformation process was important and how we approached it
- A look into end-to-end processes where various parts of Stolt Nielsen Group are involved
Olga Gorbarenko, Head of Business Finance, Stolt Tankers
10:40 - 11:00
Coffee break & networking
11:00 - 11:25
Workshop 1
Digital Transformation – AI and Data Analytics for Financial Optimisation
11:25 - 11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Workshop 2
Juggling Risk & Growth: Past VAT compliance is not a blueprint for the future
Peter Boerhof, Senior Director – VAT Chief Tax Office, Vertex
12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40-13:05
Workshop 3
From Manual Accounting to Seamless Financial Operations – Parkos’s Revolution with Payhawk
Steve Packer, Head of Finance, Parkos
Chris van Dongen, Commercial Director Benelux, Payhawk
11:00-13:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Travel and Expense Management
- AI in Finance Technology and Consulting
- Order to Cash
- FP&A
- Finance Data and Analytics
- Performance Management
- Tax Technology and Consulting
- Supply Chain Management & Optimisation
- Financial and Business Reporting
- Invoicing Financing and e-invoicing
- ERP
- ESG & Sustainability
- Intelligent Automation
- Risk Management
- Finance Talent and Skills
- HR Systems and Technology
- Intelligent Spend Management
- Treasury Management
13:05-14:00
Networking Lunch
Stream 1 - AI & Machine Learning
14:00 - 14:35
AI IN FINANCE – EXPLORING THE IMPLICATIONS OF CHATGPT & GENERATIVE AI FOR CFOs
- A look at how AI can streamline expense reporting, automate approval processes, and identify cost-saving opportunities
- The role of AI in analysing financial data
Jelena Brdar, Head of FP&A, Consolidation & Projects, gategroup
Stream 2 - Data Analytics
14:00 - 14:35
Utilising Financial Data & the Provision of Insights to Shape Critical Strategic Decisions
- Decoding Financial Data: Uncover the art and science of extracting actionable insights from financial forecast, market trends, and data analytics to inform strategic planning and decision-making processes
- Strategic Frameworks Powered by Data: Explore analytical tools and methodologies that transform raw financial data into strategic roadmaps, enhancing competitive advantage and fostering sustainable growth
- Real-World Applications: Dive into compelling practical case study that demonstrate successful uses of financial data in strategic decisions
Adrian Secolof, Head of FP&A EuME, Nufarm
Stream 1 - AI & Machine Learning
14:35 - 15:10
How AI can help CFO’s with Transfer Pricing Compliance
- Tracking OECD guidelines in aligning transfer pricing
- Standardising within their 3 tier structures (master file, local file, country by country report)
- Complying with used methods for transfer pricing
- Developing an approach to benchmark the transfer price
- How to effectively leverage AI in TP compliance
Michel Wessel, CFO, Royal Talens
Stream 2 - Data Structure
14:35 - 15:10
Company Data Structure, Reporting & IT Tools – Do’s and Don’ts!
- Living in a Complex Structure: Selecting the right data
- How to organise data efficiently
- How to retrieve data: Excel or BI
Nicolas Corcia, Group CFO Americas & Group Reporting Director, Eurofins
15:10 - 15:25
Coffee break & networking
15:25 - 15:50
Workshop 4
Financial Risk Management
15:50 - 16:15
Networking
16:15 - 16:40
Workshop 5
Optimising Tax Efficiency while Remaining Compliant
16:40 - 17:05
Networking
15:25 – 17:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Travel and Expense Management
- AI in Finance Technology and Consulting
- Order to Cash
- FP&A
- Finance Data and Analytics
- Performance Management
- Tax Technology and Consulting
- Supply Chain Management & Optimisation
- Financial and Business Reporting
- Invoicing Financing and e-invoicing
- ERP
- ESG & Sustainability
- Intelligent Automation
- Risk Management
- Finance Talent and Skills
- HR Systems and Technology
- Intelligent Spend Management
- Treasury Management
17:05 - 17:50
Panel Discussion: Creating a Talent Strategy that Prioritises the Acquisition & Retention of Top Talent
- Creating outreach recruitment initiatives to attract a wider range of applicants for job vacancies
- Adapting talent acquisition schemes to fill skills gaps in finance teams
- Implementing internal progression policies to enable staff to expand their skillsets and reduce employee turnover
Moderator – Herman Weber, Controller EMEA, Diversey
Farhan Shaikh, VP Finance, Deutsche Borse Group
Jeffrey Hinnen, CFO, Witteveen+Bos
Isabelle Callou, VP, FP&A & BPA, SES
Xavier Thalasso, CFO, Baker McKenzie
Tom du Puy, VP Finance Operations, Yara
19:00
Networking dinner & drinks reception
08:30 - 09:00
Morning registration & breakfast
09:00 - 10:10
Roundtable discussions
Join group discussions with your peers on some of the most challenging & significant finance topics – please confirm attendance prior to the session. Each host will facilitate the discussion & give a short presentation of key findings in the wrap up session.
Roundtable 1: Expense Reduction
Isabelle Callou, VP, FP&A & BPA, SES
Roundtable 2: Risk Management
Jeffrey Hinnen, CFO, Witteveen+Bos
Roundtable 3: AI in Finance
Christiaan Jordaan, Finance Director, NBCUniversal
Roundtable 4: Sustainability in Finance
Arjan Koopman, Head of Finance, Vegetables R&D, Syngenta
Roundtable 5: Business Reporting
Marcel Polak, Finance Transformation Process and Tools Owner, Nokia
Roundtable 6: Retaining Talent
Manshuk Bekbolat, Global Finance Director, LHH
Roundtable 7: ChatGPT
Michel Wessel, CFO, Royal Talens
Roundtable 8: Data Digitalisation
Juliany Bonam, European Finance Director, Advantech
10:10 - 10:45
Roundtable Wrap-up
Each host will provide a short overview of the key findings from their discussion to the room. This is an opportunity for everyone to gain an perspective from each roundtable discussion.
10:45 - 11:00
Coffee break & networking
11:00 - 11:25
Workshop 6
Supply Chain Resilience
11:25 - 11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Workshop 7
Talent Management – Acquisition, Retention and Upskilling
12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40-13:05
Workshop 8
Cost Management in Economic Uncertainty
11:00-13:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Travel and Expense Management
- AI in Finance Technology and Consulting
- Order to Cash
- FP&A
- Finance Data and Analytics
- Performance Management
- Tax Technology and Consulting
- Supply Chain Management & Optimisation
- Financial and Business Reporting
- Invoicing Financing and e-invoicing
- ERP
- ESG & Sustainability
- Intelligent Automation
- Risk Management
- Finance Talent and Skills
- HR Systems and Technology
- Intelligent Spend Management
- Treasury Management
13:05-14:00
Networking Lunch
14:00-14:35
How to Effectively Manage your Finance Team to Ensure Accurate Financial Reporting, Efficient Operations & Effective Financial Decision Making
- Defining roles and responsibilities within the finance team to ensure clarity and accountability
- Motivating people in remote working environments
- Encouraging a culture of accountability, professionalism, and integrity
Rudie van Dijk, Group Financial Planning & Analysis Director, TIP Group
14:35-15:10
A look at the role of CFOs in M&A & how they can Influence Value Creation
- Conducting strategic due diligence: A finance leader’s approach to assessing value beyond the business case
- Ensuring accuracy in growth and cost projections: The CFO’s role in aligning financial forecasts with strategic objectives
- Executing synergies post-merger: Streamlining for enhanced combined entity performance
Katekani Mabasa, Global M&A Senior Finance Lead, Philips
15:10 - 15:55
Panel Discussion: Embedding AI into Working Processes – All you need to know!
- Selecting the right AI technology for your organisation
- Ensuring the seamless integration of AI solutions with your existing systems
- Collecting and organising the relevant data required for AI applications
Manshuk Bekbolat, Global Finance Director, LHH
Farhan Shaikh, VP Finance, Deutsche Borse Group
Christiaan Jordaan, Finance Director, NBCUniversal
15:55 - 16:00
Closing remarks from the Chairperson