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🌟 Unlocking the Future of Finance: Embracing Agility and Transformation 🌟 In today’s ever-changing digital landscape, agility isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a business imperative. The latest insights from Agile Finance Revealed: The New Operating Model for Modern Finance emphasize that forward-thinking finance teams are leading the charge toward agility and innovation. 🔍 Key Takeaways: Cloud and Digital Transformation: Agile finance leaders are leveraging cloud-based ERP systems and emerging technologies like AI and robotic process automation to enhance efficiency and scalability. Strategic Partnering: Modern finance teams are moving beyond traditional roles to provide data-driven insights and influence business strategy. Focus on Skills: From data visualization to business acumen, developing diverse skills is critical to meeting today’s challenges and driving value creation. Driving Growth: Companies with agile finance functions report higher profitability (95% vs. 70%) and are more adept at launching new products and entering new markets. 💡 As finance professionals, the path to transformation is clear: embrace change, invest in talent, and harness the power of digital tools to steer our organizations toward sustainable growth and resilience. Let’s shape the future of finance together! 🚀 #FinanceTransformation #AgileFinance #DigitalInnovation #Leadership #FutureofFinance

📈 Agile businesses that adopt modern financial strategies see significant benefits. Research shows that 70% of agile businesses are in the top quartile of successful businesses, with innovation driving both growth in revenue and profit. 📈 By adopting agile financial principles, businesses can adapt quickly to market changes, enhance decision-making, and increase operational efficiency. This approach integrates advanced technologies like AI and cloud computing to streamline financial processes and deliver real-time data and analytics insights. 📈 Future-ready businesses that leverage agile financial strategies will outperform competitors, achieving efficiency gains of up to 13.1% and a 6.4% boost in profitability. Embracing financial agility allows businesses to better allocate resources, innovate continuously, and maintain competitive advantage. 🎯 Our vision at @CFBLConsulting is to provide leaders of infrastructure projects and innovative businesses across five sectors and continents with the assurance of costs, profit, and a sustainable strategy. Our clients rely on us to deliver: - Infrastructure project cost assurance audits  - Independent ESG audit and assurance  - Capex and sustainable strategy advisory  - Open book accounting thought leadership ➡ For more visit: https://lnkd.in/d-KMxfn #Agile #Finance #Business #Strategy #infrastructure #projects #cost #audit #assurance

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 In today’s fast-paced business world, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. As an  outsourced accountant serving businesses in the USA, UK, and Tanzania, I’ve seen first-hand how technology is transforming the accounting landscape. 🌍 From AI-driven financial analysis to cloud-based accounting software, the tools we use are evolving rapidly. These advancements not only streamline processes but also provide deeper insights, helping businesses make informed decisions faster. Here are three key trends to watch: 𝟭. 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Automating routine tasks like data entry and reconciliation saves time and reduces errors. 𝟮. 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻: Enhancing transparency and security in financial transactions. 𝟯. 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Offering predictive analytics to forecast financial trends and identify potential risks. Embracing these technologies can give your business a competitive edge. Let’s connect and discuss how we can leverage these innovations to drive your business forward! #𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 #𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 #𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 #𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 #𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀

Incredibly proud of our Foresight and SAP team collaboration. This achievement marks a significant leap forward in our commitment to harnessing the power of AI to drive innovation and excellence. Delivering projected revenue flow with >95% predictability and reduce time to prediction by 65% all within your SAP ecosystem. Together, we are paving the way for smarter, more efficient financial forecasting. Here’s to many more innovations and achievements ahead! #AI #PredictiveAnalytics #FinancialForecasting #TeamSuccess #Innovation #SAP #AI4Finance David Shebay Scott Wise Gus Leite Alex Kaumeyer, MBA Darren Henderson Rakesh Shetty

🌱 We're revolutionizing the way accounting and finance teams work through empowering them with advanced tech. A recent McKinsey & Company report emphasizes that the transformation of finance teams can occur through: 📈 Focused upskilling 💻 Robust data management for enhanced decision-making 🔗 Creating agile operational structures We believe we're paving the way for accounting professionals to shape the future of the industry. 

Demystifying SaaS Valuation: Metrics that Drive Success Credits to Nevena Miskovic follow her for more finance insights! ~~~~~~~~~ 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚: The rise of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) has redefined how businesses access and utilize software.  This scalable and efficient model fuels countless companies, but when it comes to valuation, traditional metrics might not tell the whole story.  Understanding the key drivers behind a SaaS company's value empowers strategic decision-making and positions you for success when attracting investors or potential buyers. What is included: →𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 (𝗠𝗥𝗥) →𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 (𝗖𝗔𝗖) →𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 →𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 (𝗖𝗟𝗧𝗩) →𝟴 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗦 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 👉: https://lnkd.in/dxv6NBEu ~~~~~~~~~ 📌 Become a member of the Corporate Finance Learning platform. Lifetime access and live updates to all courses and materials + each month new excel models, templates and infographics. 👉 Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eUCwSaSd ~~~~~~~~~

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How traditional FP&A operates: • Lacks agility • Spreadsheet errors • Reactive to change • Static spreadsheets • Disconnected systems • Focused on cost centers • Doesn't support strategy • Siloed from the business • Backward-looking reports • Limited scenario planning • Can't keep pace with business • Manual, time-consuming data gathering How modern FP&A operates: • Single source of truth • Promotes agile planning • Focused on value drivers • Forward-looking insights • Proactively drives change • Integrated cloud platform • Strategic business partner • Dynamic planning models • Automated data integration • Continuous scenario planning • Empowers rapid decision making • Aligns financial and operational plans Embrace the change and level up your impact.

Some of the most common concerns I hear around Strategic Portfolio and Labor Financial Management include: 1. How can we quickly shift our teams’ focus as our organization’s priorities evolve? 2. How can we quickly pivot to these new priorities while staying efficient and keeping a close eye on outcomes? Labor planning calculations are essential to ensure you have the right skillsets to keep your business operating and delivering products and services profitably. Likewise, finance needs transparency into where their funds are going and what return they’re generating. With proper tooling, organizations can gain visibility into these two key components with a single source of truth that drives alignment, improves success rates, and ensures a competitive edge. #ITFINANCIALMANAGEMENT #ITFINANCE #STRATEGICPORTFOLIOMANAGEMENT #PORTFOLIOMANAGEMENT #PMO #CIO #OCIO #AGILE

In today’s dynamic business landscape, 𝗖𝗙𝗢𝘀 must make strategic decisions that balance agility with cost optimization. Traditional approaches—large, siloed systems and one-size-fits-all strategies—can no longer keep up. 🌐💡 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 offers a modular, flexible approach to adapt and innovate rapidly. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁: • Rigid systems stifle agility and delay innovation. 🛑 • Single-vendor solutions limit adaptability. 🤔 • Outdated “design to last” mindsets fail to meet new demands. 🚧 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: • Think Modular: Use building blocks for specific finance capabilities. 🧩 • Embrace Best-Fit Vendors: Choose tailored technologies. 🎯 • Standardize or Innovate: Balance core functions with value-driven innovation. ⚖️ 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: • Core Platforms: For essential functions like transactions. 🏗️ • Differentiated Platforms: Unique tools for planning and analytics. 📊 • Innovative Platforms: AI and predictive insights for agility. 🤖✨ 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: • Agile responses to disruptions. 🚀 • Faster innovation with experimentation. 🔄💡 • Cost-effective tech aligned with priorities. 💰 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆: A composable strategy is a gradual shift in design, not a complete overhaul. Early modular upgrades can ignite transformation and future-proof operations. 🔑 At 𝗛𝗢𝗙𝗧 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, we drive digital finance transformations with composable architecture, cloud ERP, and AI analytics. Our tailored solutions empower agility and innovation. 🌟🖥️ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲? Let’s connect! 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂: How are you rethinking your finance strategy to stay ahead of disruption? Let’s discuss! 🔍💬 Hub of Finance Transformation Muhammad Zeeshan Taqi | M. Tanveer Humdani BA(Hons), FCCA, MBA, FMVA, MIoD | #CFO #Finance #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #Agility #BusinessStrategy #ComposableArchitecture #ERP #AI #Analytics #CloudSolutions #FinanceTechnology #TransformationLeadership #FutureOfFinance #Automation #CostOptimization #ModularTechnology #TechStrategy #FinanceInnovation #DigitalFinance #FinancialPlanning #TechnologyTrends