08:30 - 09:00
Arrival, registration & breakfast networking
The event will begin with an informal networking session over a continental breakfast. This gives you the opportunity to begin expanding their networks, break into small groups & begin to discuss their biggest challenges as well as to exchange ideas.
09:00 - 09:05
Introduction from the Network Group
An overview: how you can make the most of your networking software, today. Our SNS software, unique to the industry, guarantees the most effective use of your time. Use your software to design a personalised agenda & arrange quality one-to-one meetings.
09:05 - 09:15
Chairperson’s opening remarks
An overview of the changing role of the CFO & your welcome address from the Chairperson.
09:15 - 09:35
Keynote: Best practice in improving liquidity
- Staying afloat vs business development in a critical time of disruption
- Working examples of innovative practice to improve liquidity
- How to elevate the image of finance, & best practice in presentation to the board & bank
09:35 - 10:00
Property market trends: Evaluating risks & opportunities
- Forecasting trends in real estate value & risks
- What does WFH mean for property costs & revenue?
- Legal connotations & risks as we transfer to WFH
Bobby Islam, CFO, Global Real Estate, Standard Chartered
10:00 - 10:45
Panel Discussion: Lessons learnt from COVID 19 & building business resilience
- The way forward for the work/life balance & company culture
- How to lead a smooth & agile business transformation
- The successes & pitfalls of corporations exposed from a time of mass disruption
- Investing in your assets. Should you be retaining real estate?
Julie Wirth, CFO, Wickes
Toby Woolrych, CFO, Renewi
10:45 - 11:00
Coffee break & networking
11:00 - 11:25
Workshop 1
Financial Reporting
11:25 - 11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Workshop 2
Hosted by CCH Tagetik Wolters Kluwer
12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40 - 13:05
Workshop 3
Supply-Chain Innovation
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
- BPO/BPM
- HCM
- Management information systems
- Supply chain optimisation
- Invoicing financing & e-invoicing
- Process automation
13:05 - 14:00
Networking Lunch
Stream 1 - Economics
14:00 - 14:25
How will economies recover post-COVID 19: How deep will recession go?
- Global & regional economic forecasts
- How will an economic downturn impact industry?
- What’s next for Brexit & the repercussions on UK businesses?
Stream 2 - Profit planning
14:00 - 14:25
Make the most of advancing technology: Applying AI & robotics
- Excellence in standardising & centralising processes
- Landscape of developing technology & capabilities
- Practical examples of profitability from the application of AI
Aarti Sharma, CFO, Head Treasury & Company Secretary, ICICI Bank
Stream 1 - Economics
14:25 - 14:45
How to protect your supply-chain & secure flexibility
- How to navigate a decreasing availability of logistics services & personnel
- How to mitigate the effects of supply-chain disruption
- Legal & technical considerations of the global supply network
Lindsey Roberts, CFO, UK & Ireland, Pladis Global
Stream 2 - Profit planning
14:25 - 14:45
Analysis of how consumer behaviour will evolve
- Trends in consumer behaviour in the UK & globally
- How are consumers’ purchasing decisions changing?
- What can corporations do to stay ahead of consumer behaviour?
Stream 1 - Economics
14:45 - 15:15
Case study: A resilient approach to tackling the economic turmoil
- Key metrics followed for business resilience
- Innovative ways to manage assets during disruption
- How profit margins were protected through the pandemic
Stream 2 - Profit planning
14:45 - 15:15
Panel Discussion: Generating new business in the new world
- New approaches to sales, without the face-to-face value
- Reinventing the wheel: finding new market opportunities during a universal culture shift
- The balancing act of cost-control against profits
Aarti Sharma, CFO, Head Treasury & Company Secretary, ICICI Bank
15:15 - 15:25
Coffee break & networking
15:25 - 15:50
Workshop 4
Financial Close Automation
15:50 - 16:15
Networking
16:15 - 16:40
Workshop 5
AI solutions for compliance: opening the door to new business opportunities
Neil Tyson, Director, Rightway Compliance, AppZen
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
17:15 - 17:35
How to transition your finance team from number crunchers to business partners
- The advantages of centralising your finance team (& the risks of it)
- How to define the core values delivered by your teams
- How to strike a balance between being supportive & being persistent with your board
Tim Schöler, CFO, Mercedes-Benz Retail Group
17:35 - 18:15
Panel Debate: How to successfully build agility into your financial planning
- How to strategically plan for the long-term, while meeting short-term goals
- What figures should you be watching?
- How long can you focus on mitigating costs vs investment into growth?
Aarti Sharma, CFO, Head Treasury & Company Secretary, ICICI Bank
18:15 - 18:20
Chairperson's closing remarks
A short reflection on today’s discussions, & thank you to our audience & speakers.
19:00
Gala dinner feautring the after-dinner speaker
08:30 - 09:00
Morning registration & breakfast
09:00 - 09:10
Opening remarks from the Chairperson
A welcome from the Chairperson.
09:10 - 10:40
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 a wrap-up session.
Roundtable 1: How to maintain diversity & an advanced work culture
Roundtable 4: Improving sustainability for business resilience, & financial & consumer appeal
Maria Leighton, CFO, Covéa Insurance
Roundtable 2: How to manage supply-chain risks
Roundtable 5: Financial planning against uncertainty
Roundtable 3: Change management
Bhavin Shah, CFO, Sigma Pharmaceuticals
Roundtable 6: Applying new technology
10:40 - 10:50
Roundtable wrap-up
10:45 - 11:00
Coffee break & networking
11:00 - 11:25
Workshop 6
Business Intelligence
11:25 - 11:50
Networking
11:50 - 12:15
Workshop 7
Expense Management
12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40 - 13:05
Workshop 8
Corporate Governance & Compliance
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
14:00 - 14:30
How to adapt your business effectively for the globalised environment
- Case study: Aligning processes, people & policy
- Best practice in centralising & engaging cross-borders
- Making the most of technology for a globalised business to deliver new market opportunities
Anna Rajah, Snr. Director, Group Reporting & Accounting, Arm
14:30 - 15:00
The changing face of finance: Structuring your team for success
- How would you structure a finance team from scratch?
- What’s the ideal mix of skills on the finance team, & how is digitalisation transforming this make-up?
- How to resource & maintain talent
15:00 - 15:50
Panel Discussion: The evolving culture of finance & best practice in management
- How will business change the work/life balance of employees, such as through WFH & new working hours, going forward without reduced productivity?
- How to support & digitally enable your team to reach their full potential
- People management: Training, education & development of your team
Richard Exact, Director, Finance & Risk, Ocado
Helen Cowing, CFO, William Grant & Sons
15:50 - 16:00
Closing remarks from the Chairperson