Who's Attending
Summary
The Future of Finance is Agile: Exploring Modern Planning
In an increasingly fast-paced world, agility is key to staying ahead of the competition. Organisations that can quickly understand the impact of current and potential disruptors, evaluate contingency plans, and make timely strategic decisions will minimize risk, maximize performance and create a competitive advantage.
The trouble is many finance teams are stuck with frustratingly rigid planning, spending excessive time and effort on static assumptions and not being able to respond to scenarios or change.
In this breakfast briefing, join fellow finance and planning leaders as we explore:
- Strategic agility: Gain a competitive edge by effectively responding to uncertainty and rapid changes in the business landscape.
- System alignment: Optimize growth and decision-making by aligning finance and planning systems for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness.
- Future modeling: Improve forecasting accuracy and proactive planning through dynamic modeling techniques.
- Scenario planning: Mitigate risks and identify opportunities by harnessing the power of scenario planning.
- Networking, learning, and a delicious breakfast: Connect with finance leaders, learn from industry experts, and expand your professional network while enjoying a complimentary breakfast that will kickstart your day on an energizing note.
Who is this event for?
This breakfast is perfect for you if you are a senior finance leader from a company that has at least 500 employees and you are interested in learning about current trends, networking with other senior leaders, and hearing insights from experts and solution providers.
Key Takeaways
- How finance and planning can respond to uncertainty
- Aligning systems for growth
- Modelling for the future
- The power of scenario planning
Venue
The 5* luxury Athenaeum hotel, in the heart of Mayfair, London; offering fine dining, impeccable service and a unique experience.
116 Piccadilly, London W1J 7BJ
Speakers
Peter Dorrington
Host/Moderator
Executive Leaders Network
As the host and moderator, Peter is responsible for organising and facilitating the discussion, whilst fostering a collaborative environment where everyone's ideas are heard and respected.
Ryan Reid
Senior Director
Workday
Ryan Reid is a Senior Director at Workday and is responsible for the Adaptive Planning business across EMEA. Prior to joining Workday, Ryan served for seven years as Vice President at Salesforce leading multiple teams in Northern Europe. He has over twenty-five years’ experience in the technology industry (leadership roles at Oracle and Sage).