8:30 - 9:30
Arrival, registration and breakfast networking
9:30 - 9:40
Introduction from the Network Group and Chairperson
A brief introduction to the event software—this software, unique to the industry, empowers our attendees to make the most effective use of their time at the event by maximise networking opportunities. The software designs a personalised agenda and enables attendees to arrange one-to-one meetings with each other. This will be followed by a welcome from the Chairperson.
9:40 - 10:15
Case study: Palmer and Harvey – what went wrong
- The collapse of the UK’s largest delivered wholesaler– What went wrong?
- Investigating the critical events that led to the administration of Palmer and Harvey
- Ensuring the company is financially secure in times of uncertainty
Liz Collins, CFO, Fuller, Smith & Turner
Former CFO, Palmer and Harvey
10:15 - 10:40
The rise of the operational CFO
- Defining the role of operational chief financial officer
- Lessons learnt from adapting the new division of responsibilities
- Combining financial stewardship and skill developing creative operational strategies
James McCarthy, CFO, Global Real Estate, JP Morgan
10:40 - 11:00
Coffee break and networking
11:00 - 11:25
Workshop 1
Hosted by Rimini Street
11:25 - 11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Workshop 2
Using Digital Workforce in Finance – Three Steps to Success
James Dening, VP Europe and Digital Workforce Evangelist, Automation Anywhere
12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40 - 13:05
Workshop 3
Hosted by insightsoftware
11:00 - 13:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Risk management
- Business reporting
- Cyber security
- Performance management
- Big data and analytics
- ERP
- BPO/BPM
- HCM
- Management information systems
- Supply chain optimisation
- Invoicing financing and e-invoicing
- Process automation
13:05 - 14:00
Networking Lunch
Stream one
14:00 - 14:35
Overcoming the big data challenge to boost the finance function
- Building a data strategy putting big data at the heart of the decision-making processes
- Investigating the range of innovative data tools: benefits and set backs
- Driving a cultural change to support innovative mind sets
Sara Dickinson, CFO, Expedia
Stream two
14:00 - 14:35
Case Study: Guide to growing a multi-billion company
- Overview of Celgene’s story of growth
- Top ten tips to grow your company
- Developing a strategy to support growth and moving with technology
Paul Carpenter, Director of Finance and Business Operations, Celgene
Stream one
14:40 - 15:15
Embracing transformative role in the growing digital era
- Demonstrating the benefits of technology in the finance function
- Lessons learnt leading transformation in the business
- Exploring how technology is changing future roles in finance
Alessandro Martinez, Senior VP Finance and Controlling, Vorwerk Group
Stream two
14:40 - 15:15
Rising to the challenges of modern day finance
- Defining the role of operational, strategic and financial CFO
- Lessons learnt from adapting the new division of responsibilities
- Combining financial stewardship and skill developing creative operational strategies
James Gregory, CFO UK, JLL
15:15 - 15:25
Coffee break and networking
15:25 - 15:50
Workshop 4
Finance: A compelling need for transformation
Hosted by Wolters Kluwer CCH Tagetik
15:50 - 16:15
Networking
16:15 - 16:40
Workshop 5
Data Management
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 and analytics
- ERP
- Process automation
- BPO/BPM
- HCM
- Management information systems
- Supply chain optimisation
- Invoicing financing and e-invoicing
17:10 - 17:50
Panel discussion: The relationship between the CFO and CEO – the ultimate partnership
- Examining the most important and ever evolving relationship of the CFO and CEO
- Embracing the role of strategic partner
- Debating how widespread automation can affect your company structure
- Building the skills to develop a strong partnership with the CEO
Gavin Wood, CFO, Abcam
Mark O’Kelly, Group CFO, ASL Aviation Group
17:50
Close of Day 1
19:00
Networking gala dinner & drinks reception
8:30 - 9:10
Morning registration & breakfast discussion groups
Informal Networking over breakfast
9:10 - 10:00
Roundtable discussions
Join group discussions with your peers on some of the most challenging and significant security topics—please confirm attendance prior to the session. Each host will facilitate the discussion and give a short presentation of key findings in the wrap up session.
Roundtable 1: Brexit
Roundtable 4: Change management
Becky Taylor, VP Commercial Finance, DHL
Roundtable 2: Cloud
Roundtable 5: Impact of Technology of Finance
Ravindra Rao, Senior Director Finance, Mondelez International
Roundtable 3: Business Intelligence
Roundtable 6: Risk Management
10:00 - 10:45
Wrap-up session
Each host gives a short overview of key findings from their discussion and creates an ideas board to be distributed post event with the presentations.
10:45 - 11:00
Coffee break & networking
11:00 - 11:25
Workshop 6
Enterprise Performance Management
11:25 - 11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Workshop 7
Working Capital Optimisation
12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40 - 13:05
Workshop 8
ERP
11:00 - 13:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Risk management
- Business reporting
- Cyber security
- Performance management
- Big data and analytics
- ERP
- Process automation
- BPO/BPM
- HCM
- Management information systems
- Supply chain optimisation
- Invoicing financing and e-invoicing
13:05 - 14:00
Networking Lunch
Stream one
14:00 - 14:35
Assisting Decision Making with near Real Time Financial Reporting
- Leaving traditional reporting behind and exploring modern reporting technology
- Lessons learnt from implementing modern reporting tools
- Leveraging real time financial reporting into forward-looking and predictive insights
Stream two
14:00 - 14:35
Case Study: Overview of Britvic’s financial transformation
- Leading transformation to provide real-time, data-enabled decision support
- Lessons learnt from modernising and simplifying legacy systems
- Future development of digitisation for the supply chain business partners
Andre Braga, Director of Finance Transformation, Britvic
Stream one
14:40 - 15:15
Driving strategic transformation of the finance team with Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
- Evaluating the role and opportunities of robotics for the finance sector
- Lessons learnt from implementing RPA for the finance team
- Engaging with finance function staff to involve them in the transition process
Rob Clay, CFO, Volaris Group
Stream two
14:40 - 15:15
Embracing IT skills in the finance function and inspiring the workplace
- Demonstrating the benefits of technology to the business
- Lessons learnt from initial implementation of new technology such as AI and Automation
- Investigating how to recruit and retain the right talent
15:20 - 15:55
Panel Discussion: Exploring the skills needed for the future finance professional
- Exploring the real applications of AI, Automation and other technologies
- Examining the skill sets the future CFO must have and how to adapt in challenging times
- Preparing for the future and building your strategy
Tim Wheelhouse, Head of Finance Technology, Ministry of Justice
15:55 - 16:00
Closing remarks from the Chair