08:30 - 09:05
Arrival, registration & breakfast networking
09:05 - 09:15
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.
09:15 - 09:45
Ensuring Operational Resilience through Financial Management Strategies
- Evaluating policies during previous periods of economic difficulty to identify gaps in existing financial management 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
Herman Weber, Controller EMEA, Diversey
09:45 - 10:15
Preparing Financial Forecasts to Manage Risks and Maintain Organisation-Wide Stability
- Using market analytics programmes to explore alternative scenarios and inform financial predictions
- Guidance on communicating forecasts to stakeholders and their implications for the wider company
- Contingency management strategies to reduce the impact of market fluctuations on business activity
Paul Perdang, Head of Capex Investments – Group Finance, ArcelorMittal
10:15 - 10:45
Managing Commercial Performance to Achieve Income Acceleration
- Setting priorities for Commercial Improvement
- Implementing strategies & processes which create change
- Planning and tracking progress
- Measuring and realizing impact and income acceleration
Ernest-Jan Bouter, Vice President Commercial Excellence, Hiab
10:45 - 11:00
Coffee break & networking
11:00 - 11:25
Workshop 1
Hosted by Basware
11:25 - 11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Workshop 2
Hosted by Payhawk
12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40-13:05
Workshop 3
From Repeatable & Boring to Automated & Liberating
11:00-13:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Risk management
- Business reporting
- Cyber security
- Performance management
- Big data & analytics
- ERP
- Process automation
- BPO/BPM
- HCM
- Management information systems
- Supply chain optimisation
- Invoicing financing & e-invoicing
13:05-14:00
Networking Lunch
Stream 1 - Digital finance
14:00 - 14:35
Finance-Based Approaches to Developing Customer Digital Mapping
Christophe De Backer, Finance Director, Bunzl
Stream 2 - Finance cultures
14:00 - 14:35
Incorporating New Leadership Approaches to Expand Finance Team Capabilities
- Using staff performance data to develop individual progress plans and ensure development for all employees
- Working with staff to build on existing strengths and broaden team skillsets
- Engaging with senior leaders to secure resources to improve financial management processes
Karin Aalbertsen, CFO Benelux/Nordics, CPG Europe
Stream 1 - Digital finance
14:35 - 15:10
Implementing Automation to Ensure Joined-Up Processes in Finance Teams
- Allocating resources to embed automated systems into working processes and ensure value for money
- Engaging with staff to improve uptake of automated systems and increase efficiency in working structures
- Transitioning to cloud systems to widen access to shared resources and data
Christine Nikolaou, Global Head of Ecommerce Strategy & Performance, Diageo
Stream 2 - Finance cultures
14:35 - 15:10
People impact and importance to successful transformation
- Communication – the regular drum beat of information to the appropriate audience
- Engagement – how to ensure you are keeping all the relevant stakeholders informed at all levels, that’s detractors as much as supporters
- Involvement – No successful transformation is possible without the participation of the people most affected, understanding their needs and issues will enable a collective journey
Jas Khatkar, Transformation Programme Director, BT
15:10 - 15:25
Coffee break & networking
15:25 - 15:50
Workshop 4
Transforming the Financial Close in a Post-Covid World
15:50 - 16:15
Networking
16:15 - 16:40
Workshop 5
How AI is Transforming Back Office Finance Operations
16:40 - 17:05
Networking
15:25 – 17:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Risk management
- Business reporting
- Cyber security
- Performance management
- Big data & analytics
- ERP
- Process automation
- BPO/BPM
- HCM
- Management information systems
- Supply chain optimisation
- Invoicing financing & e-invoicing
17:05 - 17:50
Panel Discussion: Designing Recruitment and Retention Policies to Build Up Finance Teams
- Implementing diverse recruitment initiatives to attract applicants from a wider range of backgrounds and expand workforce capabilities
- Engaging with employees to better understand their priorities for work and inform staff retention policies
- Creating professional development schemes to support internal progression and reduce staff turnover
Michel Wessel, CFO, Royal Talens
Byron Flores, CFO Oncology Netherlands, Novartis
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
Roundtable 2: Risk Management
Ramón Tolk, Senior Director Treasury, Avery Dennison
Roundtable 3: AI in Finance
Marija Buivydaite, Senior Director of Finance, Vinted
Roundtable 4: Sustainability in Finance
Roundtable 5: Preparing for Inflation
Roundtable 6: Retaining Talent
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
Working Capital Optimisation: How can “Tech” Help you Make a Difference?
11:25 - 11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Workshop 7
Financial Management
12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40-13:05
Workshop 8
Cyber Security
11:00-13:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Risk management
- Business reporting
- Cyber security
- Performance management
- Big data & analytics
- ERP
- Process automation
- BPO/BPM
- HCM
- Management information systems
- Supply chain optimisation
- Invoicing financing & e-invoicing
13:05-14:00
Networking Lunch
Stream 1 - Financial Transformation
14:00 - 14:35
Explorations of Key Business Transformation Challenges and Opportunities and the Role of Finance Leadership in the Business Transition
- How to turn transformation challenges into opportunities for finance
- Collaborating with other departments to minimise disruption from transformation processes
- Harmonizing systems & evolving the mindset & skills to ensure the success of transformation
- Key strategies to enable successful business transformation
Hanan Hallal, Corporate Finance Director, Henkel
Stream 2 - Supply chains
14:00 - 14:35
Delivering Supply Chain Management Policies to Reduce Surplus Costs
- Evaluating procurement processes to ensure value for money when selecting suppliers
- Implementing end-to-end approaches to identifying and tackling financial risk within supply chains
- Collaborating with vendor companies to increase financial transparency within supply chains
14:35-15:10
Using New Technology to Strengthen Financial Management Systems
- Key advice on selecting the best software to support your team and meet organisation objectives
- Digital skills training to enable staff to incorporate new technology into working processes
- Working with developers to design AI systems that improve the performance of finance teams
Rudie van Dijk, Financial Planning, Analysis & Control Director, TIP Trailer Services
15:10 - 15:55
Panel discussion: Establishing New Working Models to Improve Management of Finance Teams
- Adapting hybrid working models to suit the individual needs and circumstances of all employees
- Best practice for maintaining communications with staff working remotely
- Implementing flexible working structures to reduce staff burnout and increase productivity
Ewelina Wojtowicz, Global Head of Finance Data & Tech, Danone
Bob Kurpershoek, VP Financial Systems & Strategy Group, NBC Universal
Artem Pozdnyakov, Global Financial Controller, Stoli Group
15:55 - 16:00
Closing remarks from the Chairperson