CFO Day | Melbourne

Overview

Finance leaders today face a challenging environment marked by sustained higher interest rates, increased capital costs, and heightened expectations from investors and stakeholders. This market leaves little margin for error, requiring a disciplined approach to capital allocation, cost management, forecasting, and risk oversight.

This session examines the strategies and priorities that define effective finance leadership in this context. It will consider how organisations are adapting to these pressures while balancing the demands of short-term performance with longer-term strategic objectives. The discussion will also highlight trends within the Australian financial landscape and how local institutions are responding to evolving global conditions.

What we will cover

• Cost Management Exploring methods CFOs can use to strategically manage costs, driving resilience and growth in an uncertain economic environment.
• Economic Volatility Examining strategies to navigate economic fluctuations, from inflation to supply chain disruptions, ensuring business continuity.
• ESG Reporting Addressing the rising importance of transparent environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting, and its integration into financial decision-making.
• Supply Chain Risk Discussing how CFOs are mitigating risks associated with supply chain instability, focusing on reshoring and improving supplier relationships.
• Revenue Strategy Exploring ways CFOs can drive top-line growth by leveraging financial data and aligning strategies with broader business goals.
• Finance Transformation Focusing on how CFOs can modernise the finance function with digital tools, improving efficiency, decision-making, and risk management.
• Cybersecurity Governance Examining the increasing responsibility CFOs hold in protecting financial data from cyber threats, emphasising governance frameworks.
• Talent Retention Exploring strategies for attracting and retaining top finance talent, especially in areas related to digital transformation.
• Operational Efficiency Investigating how automation and process optimisation can streamline operations, freeing up resources for strategic initiatives.
• CFO Strategy Discussing the growing mandate for CFOs to act as strategic business partners, influencing decisions beyond financial reporting.
• Finance Automation Focusing on how CFOs are adopting AI to improve financial processes, enhance forecasting, and automate routine tasks.
• Data Analytics Exploring the use of advanced data analytics platforms to provide actionable insights, supporting better decision-making.

Agenda

• 8:30 am Registration and Welcome Coffee(CFO Day)
• 8:50 am Welcome Address & Introduction(CFO Day)
• 9:00 am Strategic Leadership in 2025: Insights by Factor(CFO Day) As organisations navigate 2025, CFOs are redefining strategic leadership to focus on opportunities for growth, innovation, and resilience. Rather than being limited by external uncertainties, CFOs are leveraging emerging technologies, enhancing data analytics, and expanding their leadership roles. Recent insights reveal that CFOs are prioritising technological adoption, sustainable growth strategies, and enterprise agility to thrive in the evolving global economy. This session will showcase forward-looking approaches that are transforming the CFO function into a catalyst for organisational success. Discussion Points: Harnessing data analytics to unlock strategic growth opportunities and drive agile decision-making. Expanding the CFO's role to influence enterprise-wide strategy, integrating financial insights with operational goals. Leveraging technological innovation, including AI and automation, to achieve efficient growth and maintain competitive advantage.
• 9:20 am How Finance Leaders Can Utilise ESG to Create Economic Growth(CFO Day) In this keynote, Brad Archer, CEO of the Climate Change Authority, will explore how finance leaders can harness ESG principles to drive sustainable economic growth. With a focus on the vital role of the financial sector in the transition to a low-carbon economy, Kean will discuss how integrating ESG into investment strategies is not just a moral imperative but a financial one. ESG investing can unlock new opportunities, strengthen economic resilience, and help build a more sustainable future. Discussion Points: Leveraging ESG for Innovation: How ESG-driven investments can spur innovation, create new markets, and unlock growth in sustainable industries. Building Economic Resilience: The role of ESG in enhancing financial stability and resilience to climate risks, from infrastructure to supply chains. Policy and Investment Synergies: How finance leaders can align their strategies with government policies to accelerate the green transition and foster long-term economic prosperity.
• 9:40 am Connection: The Key to Unlocking Your Business’ Full Potential in an Era of Fragmentation(CFO Day) In 2025, businesses are navigating a rapidly changing environment shaped by heightened regulations, technological advancements, and accelerated operational pace. Companies must focus on agility, informed decision-making, and operational excellence to remain competitive. Key challenges include the surge in regulatory audits and tariff changes, overwhelming tax compliance demands, and the need for improved supply chain visibility. Leveraging technology, particularly Generative AI, and trade programs like FTZs and FTAs can help companies protect their bottom line and enhance competitiveness. While optimism about AI is growing among Australian professionals, a significant portion still lacks AI plans, highlighting opportunities for further adoption. Discussion Points: Regulatory Challenges and Compliance: How can businesses better prepare for and adapt to the increasing complexity and frequency of regulatory changes, such as audits and tariff updates? Technology's Role in Operational Excellence: What strategies can companies employ to enhance supply chain visibility and data analysis using advanced technologies like AI? Adoption of Generative AI: With the growing optimism and usage of AI, what steps can organisations take to integrate AI into their operations effectively, and what barriers might they need to overcome?
• 10:00 am The New Power Triangle: A C-Suite Powerplay on Finance, Strategy & Governance(CFO Day) As global markets face renewed uncertainty from supply chain shocks and tariff disputes to rising cyber threats enterprise resilience depends on seamless collaboration at the highest levels. Join a dynamic C-suite panel featuring leaders in finance, strategy, technology, and governance as they share how integrated decision-making drives agility, optimises capital, and navigates complexity through inflation spikes, regulatory upheaval, supply chain volatility, and rapid digital change. Discussion Points: Fostering cross-functional alignment to drive innovation and gain a competitive edge. Addressing global trends and disruptions such as supply chain volatility, tariffs, and geopolitical risks without compromising operational efficiency. Balancing rigorous compliance and financial risk management with the imperative to drive innovation and maintain enterprise resilience.
• 10:30 am Automation for Finance Leaders: Driving Accuracy, Speed, and Control(CFO Day) Finance leaders are under pressure to deliver faster closes, sharper insights, and tighter compliance — all while managing cost efficiency. Intelligent automation can reduce manual workload, strengthen governance, and improve the speed and accuracy of financial operations. This session will explore how automation empowers CFOs to balance efficiency with control and free their teams to focus on higher-value priorities. Discussion Points: Streamlining record-to-report, procure-to-pay, and order-to-cash cycles with automation. Reducing risk and ensuring audit-ready compliance through consistent workflows. Freeing finance teams from manual tasks to focus on forecasting, strategy, and value creation.
• 10:50 am Networking Break & Morning Tea(CFO Day)
• 11:50 am Streamlining Financial Workflows(Process Automation) How automation is transforming finance processes for enhanced accuracy and speed.
• 11:50 am Maximising ROI on Costs(Expense Optimisation) Exploring ways to cut unnecessary expenses while improving organisational value.
• 11:50 am Revolutionising Financial Management(Cloud Accounting) Harnessing cloud platforms to streamline accounting operations and improve accuracy.
• 11:50 am Mastering Modern Budgeting(Financial Planning) Exploring innovative approaches to financial planning for adaptive business growth.
• 11:50 am Optimising Liquidity Strategies(Cash Management) Modern tools and techniques to ensure optimal cash flow for business stability
• 11:50 am Preparing for Uncertainty(Budget Forecasting) The role of forecasting tools in navigating market volatility and ensuring readiness.
• 11:50 am Driving Decisions with Data(Data Analytics) Leveraging analytics for actionable insights and strategic financial leadership.
• 11:50 am Protecting Financial Health(Risk Mitigation) Balancing risk and opportunity with advanced strategies in risk management.
• 11:50 am Maintaining Financial Discipline(Spend Control) Strategies to monitor, manage, and optimise corporate spending effectively.
• 11:50 am Achieving Seamless Operations(Operational Efficiency) Maximising resources and minimising waste to enhance financial department efficiency.
• 0:15 pm Doing More With Less: Proven Strategies for Cost Discipline and Operational Efficiency(CFO Day - Plenary) Facing escalating costs and tight budgets, CFOs must find ways to scale operations while controlling expenses. Drawing on over 20 years of experience in healthcare finance, Sam Nagra, CFO at Sonic Healthcare, shares practical insights on driving ruthless cost discipline without sacrificing quality or innovation. Learn how to embed operational efficiency into your finance function, navigate complex stakeholder priorities, and deliver sustainable value in today’s challenging economic landscape. Discussion Points: Ruthless Cost Discipline: Strategies to identify, prioritise, and eliminate inefficiencies without compromising core business value or quality. Scaling Operations While Managing Costs: Practical approaches to grow service delivery and operational capacity under tight financial constraints, including leveraging technology and process optimisation. Aligning Financial Efficiency with Stakeholder Priorities: Navigating diverse demands to maintain financial health while supporting organisational purpose and innovation.
• 0:35 pm Driving Growth Through Balancing Profit, Compliance, and Customer-Centric Transformation(CFO Day - Plenary) In an era of increasing complexity and transformation, CFOs are uniquely positioned to lead organisations through the convergence of financial performance, regulatory challenges, and evolving customer expectations. CFOs play a critical role in ensuring that financial strategies drive not only growth but also operational efficiencies. According to a report, 72% of CFOs agree that their role has shifted from being primarily focused on financial stewardship to actively driving strategy and value creation across the entire business. Discussion Points: Navigating Regulatory Compliance Enhancing Shareholder and Customer Value Balancing Profit with Purpose
• 0:55 pm Mastering Practical Business Planning: Turning Big Goals into Actionable Results in 1–3 Years(CFO Day - Plenary) [Fireside Chat] Join Nick Verrecchia, CFO of DHL Australia, for an insightful session on practical business planning that helps leaders translate ambitious goals into clear, actionable steps. Focused on the critical 1- to 3-year horizon, Nick shares how to balance day-to-day demands with future growth, enabling smarter decision-making and stronger outcomes. Discussion Points: Working Backwards: Setting long-term goals and defining the immediate actions needed today to achieve them Balancing Daily Operations and Strategic Growth: Managing current business demands without losing sight of future opportunities Challenging the Status Quo: Encouraging innovation and practical change to improve business resilience and performance
• 1:15 pm Executive Round Table Redefining Finance: Intelligent Governance, Real-Time Decisions, and Scalable Compliance. As finance leaders navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape, the mandate has never been clearer: build a future-ready finance function that is transparent, resilient, and intelligent by design. This roundtable will explore how CFOs can integrate ethical governance, real-time data, and strategic automation to strengthen trust with stakeholders and regulators, while simultaneously enhancing agility, accuracy, and strategic value. Join your peers to unpack how integrated systems, automated processes, and embedded intelligence across tax, accounting, and reporting are transforming the finance function from a compliance centre to a strategic powerhouse. Key Discussion Points: From Compliance to Confidence: How can ethical, transparent reporting practices enhance stakeholder trust and meet growing regulatory expectations? Real-Time Intelligence, Real-World Impact: What does a connected, data-led finance ecosystem look like — and how does it enable faster, smarter decision-making? Automate to Accelerate: Where should CFOs prioritise automation across tax, accounting, and reporting to unlock capacity and reduce risk? Governance as Growth Strategy: How can intelligent, integrated governance frameworks drive both compliance and competitive advantage?
• 1:15 pm Lunch Break - Peer Connect
• 2:15 pm Innovating with Technology(Digital Transformation) Integrating digital tools to reimagine financial operations and drive change.
• 2:15 pm Enhancing Financial Transactions(Payment Processing) Modernising payment systems for faster, more secure, and cost-efficient processes.
• 2:15 pm Tracking Financial Health(Performance Metrics) Defining and using key metrics to benchmark and achieve financial goals.
• 2:15 pm Mapping Financial Futures(Strategic Planning) Integrating strategy with financial goals for long-term organisational success.
• 2:15 pm Enhancing Bottom Lines(Profitability Analysis) Key metrics and tools to assess and boost profitability in competitive markets.
• 2:15 pm Mastering Fund Allocation(Treasury Optimisation) Approaches to optimise liquidity and improve overall financial flexibility.
• 2:15 pm Unveiling Business Potential(Enterprise Insights) Using financial insights to uncover hidden opportunities and drive enterprise value.
• 2:15 pm Ensuring Financial Integrity(Compliance Management) Best practices to stay ahead in regulatory compliance and risk management.
• 2:15 pm Cutting Costs Strategically(Cost Reduction) Proven methods for sustainable cost reduction without compromising quality.
• 2:40 pm From Data to Defence: How CFOs Can Lead Finance Transformation and Cybersecurity Strategy(CFO Day - Plenary) In an era where data drives decisions and cyber threats loom large, CFOs are uniquely positioned to lead their organisations through finance transformation and security challenges. Drawing on his experience building real-time financial dashboards and navigating early-stage cybersecurity strategy development, Gavin Norman will share practical insights on leveraging data analytics for smarter decision-making, aligning finance with evolving security priorities, and managing strategic investments, including asset refinancing and infrastructure upgrades, to future-proof the business. This session will equip senior finance leaders with actionable strategies to balance innovation, risk, and financial stewardship in a rapidly changing landscape. Discussion Points: Unlocking Finance Value through Data Analytics: How to build and use financial dashboards that provide timely insights, empower better decisions, and drive operational performance. The CFO’s Role in Cybersecurity Strategy: Approaching cybersecurity as a critical finance function priority: early-stage strategy development, investment decisions, and collaborating with service providers to protect financial assets. Strategic Financial Management: Balancing capital allocation between refinancing, asset sales, and upgrading key facilities while ensuring financial agility and cost-effectiveness.
• 3:00 pm Budgeting for Resilience: Embedding Flexibility and Risk in Financial Plans(CFO Day - Plenary) In an increasingly volatile global and local economic environment, traditional budgeting approaches no longer suffice. Natalee Rolfe, CFO at Treasury Wine Estates, shares practical strategies to transform budgeting into a dynamic tool that anticipates risks, incorporates flexibility, and supports faster decision-making. Explore how to embed scenario planning, risk assessment, and real-time budget adjustments into your finance processes to enhance financial stability and responsiveness—essential skills for today’s finance leaders managing uncertainty and complexity. Discussion Points: Incorporating Risk into Budgets: Methods to integrate risk factors and contingency plans directly into financial forecasts. Dynamic Budgeting & Scenario Planning: Techniques for creating flexible budgets that adapt to changing market conditions and operational realities. Leveraging Technology for Budget Agility: How modern finance tools enable real-time budget tracking, variance analysis, and quicker course corrections.
• 3:20 pm Future-Proofing Finance Teams That Outperform Amid Disruption and Innovation(CFO Day - Plenary) In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, finance teams must not only retain top talent but continuously uplift their capabilities to stay competitive. This panel brings together CFOs and senior finance leaders to discuss innovative strategies for attracting and retaining high-performing finance professionals in the face of talent shortages and skills gaps. Explore how to build future-ready teams equipped to leverage emerging technologies like AI, automation, and cloud finance systems, while adapting to new ways of working. Gain practical insights on creating cultures that foster growth, agility, and sustained success. Discussion Points: Teams Retention & Capability Uplift: Proven approaches to nurture skills, develop career pathways, and maintain engagement in a competitive talent market challenged by evolving skill demands. Embracing Technological Transformation: How AI, automation, cloud finance systems, and data analytics are reshaping finance roles, and what teams need in terms of skills, tools, and processes to thrive in this new era. Building a Future-Ready Finance Culture: Creating an adaptive, innovative mindset within finance teams that embraces change, continuous learning, and collaboration to successfully navigate ongoing digital and business evolution.
• 3:50 pm End of Day & Closing Remarks + Networking Drinks(CFO Day - Plenary)

Speakers

• Will Irving · Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, nbn® Australia Will has been NBN Co’s Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer since 2019. He is accountable for strategy and transformation leadership: corporate strategy and strategic transactions, its key infrastructure relationships and nbn’s growth engine: New Developments. Will has also led NBN Co’s Chief Technology Office, Security, Data & Analytics, Legal and Regulatory and customer contracting teams at various times. Will is also the Executive Sponsor of NBN Co’s Accessibility Network. In addition to his role at NBN Co, in October 2022, Will became a non-executive Director of Chorus Ltd (ASX: CNU), New Zealand’s leading fixed-line telecommunications infrastructure company. Prior to NBN Co, Will was interim CEO of Telstra InfraCo and the Group Executive of Telstra Wholesale from 2016 to 2018. Between 2011 and 2016, he headed Telstra Business, responsible for more than one million small and medium business Telstra customers. Will was Telstra’s Group General Counsel from 2005 to 2011, through the T3 privatisation and Telstra’s $11b deal with NBN Co in 2011. Prior to this, Will held a variety of legal roles at Telstra and KWM. He holds a Bachelor of Law (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne.
• Francoise Merit · CFO, Endeavour Energy (NSW) A driven and outcome-oriented finance professional with strong leadership skills and a proven ability to deliver superior financial insight to assist in key business decisions. Francoise has excellent communication, interpersonal & mentoring skills, and has a strong interest in Diversity and Inclusion. She also possesses strong financial control and reporting skills, superior business acumen and commercial analytical skills to provide guidance for strategic and operational decisions.
• Craig Baty · Vice President - Research & Advisory, Factor With over 30 years of C-level experience in ICT, HR, marketing, sales, operations, research, leadership, and international business, Craig is a notable tech industry leader.
• Suzie Cardwell · Chief Data Product & Technology Officer - Enterprise, Nine Suzie Cardwell has a proven track record in leading digital transformation strategies and new data-led digital products that achieve commercial growth. With deep experience of digital and data platform development, Suzie leads cross-functional teams in commercially-driven technology change.
• Brad Archer · CEO, Climate Change Authority Brad has extensive experience working on climate change, renewable energy and energy market issues. He joined the Climate Change Authority in November 2018, an independent statutory agency responsible for advising the Australian Government on climate change policy and emissions reduction targets. Brad has overseen the preparation of numerous reports, including the Authority’s First Annual Progress Report (2022), Paris Plus: From Cost to Competitive Advantage (2021) and Prospering in a Low Emissions World (2020). Prior to joining the Authority, Brad was head of the International Climate Change and Energy Innovation Division in the Australian Government Department of the Environment and Energy, where his responsibilities included advising on clean energy innovation, Australia’s greenhouse gas inventory and international climate change policy. Brad led negotiations on behalf of the Government leading to the granting of the first offshore wind farm exploration licence in Australia. Brad has been working on climate change policies for the Australian Government since early 2011. Brad joined the Australia Treasury as a graduate in 1991, where he worked on a range of issues including including international taxation, economic forecasting, Commonwealth-State financial relations and competition and infrastructure policy. Brad has a Bachelor of Economics (Hons) and a Master of Information Management.
• Yien Hong · Chief Legal and Commercial Officer, Judo Bank Yien Hong is the Chief Legal and Commercial Officer at Judo Bank, Australia’s challenger bank dedicated to serving small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Since joining Judo in 2019, Yien has played a pivotal role in preparing the bank for its IPO and expanding her responsibilities to include first-line risk management and commercial procurement, driving the bank’s strategic growth and operational excellence. With over 20 years of experience in legal, corporate governance, and financial services, Yien has held senior roles at Deutsche Bank, National Australia Bank, and Linklaters in London. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce, and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Adelaide, and has completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors’ Company Directors Course, bringing a strong blend of legal expertise and commercial insight to her leadership.
• Nick Verrecchia · Chief Financial Officer, DHL Nick Verrecchia is the Chief Financial Officer for DHL Global Forwarding in the South Pacific region, overseeing finance operations across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. With over 18 years of experience in corporate finance and strategic planning, Nick has a proven track record of driving significant profitability improvements and leading large-scale transformation initiatives. Under his leadership, the South Pacific division has more than doubled its profitability since 2019, demonstrating his ability to deliver strong financial results in complex markets. Nick is recognised for his expertise in turning around loss-making operations, enhancing compliance frameworks, and building high-performing finance teams. He is passionate about mentoring and developing talent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and enabling smarter business decision-making.
• John Stevenson · CFO, ASPEN MEDICAL John Stevenson is the Chief Financial Officer at Aspen Medical, a global leader in innovative healthcare solutions. Based in Canberra, John oversees the company’s financial strategy and operations across its Australian and international businesses. He works closely with the executive team to drive sustainable growth, safeguard assets, and support strategic initiatives that advance Aspen Medical’s mission and market position. Prior to joining Aspen Medical, John held senior leadership roles including CEO and CFO at Namoi Cotton Limited, where he led significant debt restructuring and growth initiatives resulting in a strong business turnaround. He has a proven track record in financial leadership across complex organisations and has also contributed as a Non-Executive Director at the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia in Queensland, bringing a broad perspective on governance and strategy in the healthcare and agribusiness sectors.
• Sam Nagra · CFO, Sonic Healthcare Sam Nagra is the Chief Financial Officer at Sonic Healthcare Australia Pathology, a leading provider of medical diagnostic services. With over 30 years of finance leadership experience across the UK and Australia, Sam has played a pivotal role in driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and strategic growth within Sonic Healthcare’s pathology businesses, including Douglass Hanly Moir, Southern IML, and San Pathology. Sam’s career began after studying Law at the University of Birmingham and qualifying as a Chartered Accountant with Price Waterhouse. He later advanced his expertise through further studies at AGSM @ UNSW Business School. Known for his strong financial acumen, Sam specialises in budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and leveraging business intelligence tools to support decision-making and sustainable value creation.
• Ali Mehfooz · Group Financial Controller, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Visionary, commercial, innovative, determined, personable, customer-focused, and performance-driven — these words define Ali's mindset, leadership skills and competence. Ali is an experienced financial services executive with a consistent track record of success, transformation, optimisation and achievement across finance, product management and operations. Ali's focus within finance includes: - Fund and Product operations, - Financial control, statutory reporting and business partnering - Remediation, rectification and oversight - Change management - Project management - Business and processes transformation - Robotic process automation - Assurance and advisory
• Kieran Rivett · Chief Financial Officer, MECCA Brands Kieran Rivett is the Chief Financial Officer at MECCA Brands, Australia’s leading beauty retailer. Since joining MECCA in 2024, Kieran has been instrumental in steering the company’s financial strategy, driving operational excellence, and leveraging data-driven insights to support sustainable growth. With a strong background in both finance and operations, he is known for transforming finance teams into strategic partners that enable business agility and customer-focused innovation. Prior to MECCA, Kieran held senior leadership roles across diverse industries, including Chief Operating Officer at Nine Buildings and Chief of Staff at frntlne. He is also a co-founder of Side Stage Ventures, where he supports innovative startups at the intersection of creativity and technology. Kieran’s broad experience and strategic mindset make him a respected voice on topics such as financial leadership, growth strategies, and the evolving role of finance in digital transformation.
• Andrew Hay · Head of Software Segment (Corporate, Legal & Tax), Asia & Emerging Markets, Thomson Reuters Andrew is the Segments Leader for Corporate across Asia and Emerging Markets at Thomson Reuters. With over 20 years of experience in tax, finance, and digital transformation, he brings a deep understanding of customer markets, segments, and domain expertise. He has led global product lines and business units in Australia, the broader APAC region, and worldwide, spanning financial reporting, legal professionals, and shared services. Before joining Thomson Reuters in 2010, Andrew worked at PwC, where he led initiatives in financial reporting software transformation and outsourcing.
• Madeline Palmer · Head - Content, Research & Editorial, Factor Madeline Palmer is a seasoned media and communications professional with extensive experience across journalism, broadcasting, and content creation. Before joining Factor, Madeline worked as a broadcast journalist in a number of major newsrooms across the country. During this time, Madeline covered breaking national and international news, including the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Medibank and Optus data breaches, several State and Federal Elections, the historical AUKUS Agreement, and the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, among other stories.
• Gavin Norman · Chief Financial Officer, Bluestar Global Logistics Gavin Norman is the Chief Financial Officer at Bluestar Global Logistics, a leading Australian-owned provider of integrated logistics solutions. With extensive experience in finance and operations across the logistics and supply chain sectors, Gavin oversees the company’s financial strategy and drives initiatives that enhance operational excellence and sustainable growth. His leadership is instrumental in delivering innovative, reliable logistics services that create real business value for clients both nationally and internationally. Prior to joining Bluestar, Gavin held senior financial roles including CFO positions at BR International Logistics and In2food Australia, as well as leadership roles at Toll Group and Silk Contract Logistics. His deep expertise in financial management and supply chain innovation enables him to effectively guide Bluestar’s strategic direction, ensuring agility and resilience in a rapidly evolving industry.

Partners

• Enable · Bronze Enable is a cloud-based rebate management platform that simplifies and automates the rebate process. Rebate management is rapidly becoming a driving force of many of today’s top supply chains, however, the majority of organisations using rebates are managing this function using spreadsheets or inadequate ERP systems. This approach is not only a burden on accounting staff, but can also lead to missed deal earnings, poor cash flow, strained partner relationships, and financial compliance violations. Often overlooked, B2B rebates on their own could separate a profitable quarter from an unprofitable one. Enable helps you create value from rebates and transform potential risks into opportunities. With Enable, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, service providers and buying groups can collaborate seamlessly, streamlining the rebate process and enhancing transparency, while building long-term trusted trading relationships.
• Thomson Reuters · Diamond Thomson Reuters is the world’s leading provider of news and information-based tools to professionals. Our worldwide network of journalists and specialist editors keep customers up to speed on global developments, with a particular focus on legal, regulatory and tax changes. Our customers operate in complex arenas that move society forward — tax, law, compliance, government, media. In a disruptive digital age, we help professionals reinvent themselves.
• Diligent · Silver About Diligent Leading GRC SaaS company with over 1 million users, and more than 700,000 board members from 25,000+ customers worldwide Diligent One Platform that delivers a unified and connected GRC experience. Consolidate all your solutions on the broadest platform for GRC applications designed to deliver comprehensive insights into a single view of risk and associated controls. Helping free you from the unnecessary costs and frustrations of point solutions. How We Help Organizations Diligent provides a full suite of software and services across a number of business functions to help organizations lead with purpose: Audit and Analytics – Deliver strategic advantages through better insights and visibility. Boards and Governance – Connected solutions for better governance in a complex business landscape. ESG and Diversity – Turn ESG initiatives into measurable outcomes. Ethics and Compliance – Enable a purpose driven culture of compliance that protects and drives businesses forward. Risk and Strategy – A single source of truth that helps leaders make risk-informed decisions. Headquartered in New York, Diligent also has offices in Washington D.C., London, Galway, Budapest, Vancouver, Bengaluru, Munich, Singapore and Sydney. Learn more at diligent.com . Follow Diligent on LinkedIn , X (Twitter) and Facebook .
• Sage · Gold From scale-ups to global enterprises: Sage Intacct is a best-of-breed, cloud finance software that grows with you. It is the #1 modern cloud financial management solution that delivers the automation and controls around billing, accounting, and reporting that finance need - to reduce errors, stay audit-ready, and scale their business.

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