08:30 - 09:20
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.
09:05 - 09:35
Lessons we Learnt at Tallink Before & After COVID and how we are still ‘Navigating’ this Journey
- 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
Margus Schults, Group CFO, Tallink
09:35 - 10:05
Embracing AI Technologies to Drive Innovation, Enhance Performance & Create Sustainable Value
- Streamlining expense reporting, automating approval, and identifying cost-saving opportunities
- The role of AI in analysing financial data
- How AI can enable greater efficiency, accuracy, and strategic insights in financial management and decision-making
Nathalia Dyvik Apelthun, Head of Group Controlling and Financial Systems, Odfjell
10:05 - 10:45
Panel Discussion: Strategies on Mitigating your Financial Risk – What you Need to Know as a CFO
- Identifying your key risk areas include market risks, credit risks, operational risks, and regulatory risks
- Strategies to mitigate or minimise your risk, what you need to know
- Developing contingency plans for various risk scenarios, ensuring your organisation can respond effectively
Daniel Kelemen, Head of Financial Services, Polestar
Adrian Secolof, Head of FP&A EuME, Nufarm
Jeffrey Hinnen, CFO, Witteveen+Bos
Jukka Karppinen, Head of Finance Nordic, Kenvue
10:45 - 11:00
Coffee break & networking
11:00 - 11:25
Workshop 1
Digital Transformation
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
Open Forum Think Tank
A Discussion on Performance Management
Jerker Gustaffson, Director of Performance Management, Nrep
11:00-13:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Finance Data & Analytics
- AI in Finance Technology & Consulting
- Finance Talent & Skills
- Financial & Business Reporting
- ESG & Sustainability
- ERP
- FP&A
- Performance Management
- Intelligent Automation
- Risk Management
- Supply Chain Management & Optimisation
- Order to Cash
- Invoicing Financing & e-invoicing
- Tax Technology & Consulting
- Treasury Management
- HR Systems & Technology
- Travel & Expense Management
- Rebate Management
13:05-14:00
Networking Lunch
Stream 1 - Data Analytics
14:00 - 14:35
Navigating the landscape of Data and Analytics in Finance
- Foundation: Data Mesh, Data as a Product
- Principles of using data
- How to become a data driven Finance organisation
- Shift from feature driven finance leader to the impact driven one
Burcu Winroth, Finance Director for Customer Direct Interaction and Aftermarket Business, Electrolux
Stream 2 - Web3
14:00 - 14:35
How Web3 is Shaping the Future of Finance
- Accepting crypto for payments
- Converting some portion of cash into Bitcoin (positive impact in balance sheet & company value, case MicroStrategy)
- Using NFTs to boost CRM programmes
Aki Kotakorpi, CFO, Luhta Sportswear Company
Stream 1 - Mergers & Acquisitions
14:35 - 15:10
A Look at the Role of the CFO IN M&As & 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 Director—Business Operations, Philips
Stream 2 - AI & ChatGPT
14:35 - 15:10
How AI can help CFO’s with Transfer Pricing compliance
- Track OECD guidelines in aligning transfer pricing
- Filing Transfer pricing documentation to Tax Authorities
- Off-line use of LLM models to become GDPR and Cybersecurity proof
- Cost effectiveness on standardises processes within three tiers structure (master file, local file, country by country report)
- How to develop an approach to benchmark the (intercompany) transfer price (TP)
Michel Wessel, CFO, Royal Talens
15:10 - 15:25
Coffee break & networking
15:25 - 15:50
Workshop 4
Tom Coldman, Account Executive, FloQast
15:50 - 16:15
Networking
16:15 - 16:40
Workshop 5
Hosted by Enable
16:40 - 17:05
Networking
15:25 – 17:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Finance Data & Analytics
- AI in Finance Technology & Consulting
- Finance Talent & Skills
- Financial & Business Reporting
- ESG & Sustainability
- ERP
- FP&A
- Performance Management
- Intelligent Automation
- Risk Management
- Supply Chain Management & Optimisation
- Order to Cash
- Invoicing Financing & e-invoicing
- Tax Technology & Consulting
- Treasury Management
- HR Systems & Technology
- Travel & Expense Management
- Rebate Management
17:05 - 17:50
Panel Discussion: The Role of the CFO in Managing & Implementing ESG Initiatives
- Assessing the financial risks and opportunities associated with ESG factors and incorporating them into the decision-making processes
- 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
Carsten Topholt, CFO, TV2
Zoran Daljevic, Head of Central Finance, Atlantic Grupa
Robin Rane, VP Finance, BNP Paribas
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
Silvio Belmar, Cluster Finance Head, Amazon
Roundtable 2: Risk Management
Daniel Kelemen, Head of Financial Services, Polestar
Roundtable 3: AI in Finance
Jukka Karppinen, Head of Finance Nordic, Kenvue
Roundtable 4: ESG
Morten Qvist Wied, VP of Group Finance, Joe & The Juice
Roundtable 5: ChatGPT
Michel Wessel, CFO, Royal Talens
Roundtable 6: Data Analytics
Adrian Secolof, Head of FP&A EuME, Nufarm
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 & Upskilling
12:15 - 12:40
Networking
12:40-13:05
Open Forum Think Tank
A Discussion on Compliance
Kasper Frostholm Thomsen, Head of Group Accounting & Financial Compliance, Danfoss
11:00-13:05
One-to-One meetings
Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:
- Finance Data & Analytics
- AI in Finance Technology & Consulting
- Finance Talent & Skills
- Financial & Business Reporting
- ESG & Sustainability
- ERP
- FP&A
- Performance Management
- Intelligent Automation
- Risk Management
- Supply Chain Management & Optimisation
- Order to Cash
- Invoicing Financing & e-invoicing
- Tax Technology & Consulting
- Treasury Management
- HR Systems & Technology
- Travel & Expense Management
- Rebate Management
13:05-14:00
Networking Lunch
Stream 1 - Sustainability
14:00 - 14:35
Sustainability Commitments & Regulation – How will it Impact the Behaviour of the Banking Sector?
- Voluntary climate targets set by banks – How do they work?
- Increased mandatory corporate disclosure – Will banks use it?
- Is it only about climate?
Samu Slotte, Global Head of Sustainable Finance, Danske Bank
Stream 2 - Inflation
14:00 - 14:35
Strategies to Manage Inflation & Keep Costs Down
- The knock-on effect of inflation and commodity prices
- The consequences on banks, fintechs, financial sponsors
Arjan Koopman, Head of Finance, Vegetables R&D, Syngenta
Stream 1 - Performance Management
14:35 - 15:10
Performance Management within Grundfos Innovation: Building a Performance Management System from Scratch
- The key learnings in building a performance management system to support executive decision making within the innovation space
- The structure and concept utilised to drive significant change within a highly complex and value-adding area
Kristian Haahr, Senior Finance Manager, Group Technology & Innovation, Grundfos
Stream 2 - Talent Retention
14:35 - 15:10
How to Attract & Retain the Top Talent!
- How to create a positive workplace culture and how to develop effective compensation and comprehensive benefits packages
- A look at the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace and how the CFO can drive change in these areas
- How to develop and maintain a remote team structure
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 your employees
- A look at best practices for maintaining communications with staff working remotely
- Implementing flexible working structures to reduce staff burnout and increase productivity within your organisation
Zoran Daljevic, Head of Central Finance, Atlantic Grupa
Anastasios Graikos, Head of Operational Finance, Danish Refugee Council
Iiro Nurkkala, CFO, Catella
15:55 - 16:00
Closing remarks from the Chairperson