Finance Function of the Future
This course looks at the strategic, forward-looking role of the finance function of the future. It explores the skills and actions that will be needed by financial leaders of the future.
£150 +VAT
Finance Function of the Future
£150 +VAT
365 days’ access
Finance Function of the Future
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This course will enable you to
- Understand the changing role of the finance function during the pandemic and the opportunities that have been created
- Develop a more strategic forward-looking approach to your role
- Explore the effects of technology on finance function, and its importance moving forward
- Discover the skills that financial leaders of the future need and the actions you need to take to stay on top
- Develop a plan to create the finance function of the future
About the course
How will the role of the finance function change in the next few years, and what do you need to do to prepare? What will it take to be a financial leader in the future? The finance function is constantly changing, and we can all be a part of that.
This course delves into the predicted trends and changes in the finance function. It considers the strategic, forward-looking role played by finance professionals during the pandemic, and the impact of that on the future for accountants. The course will help you to plan for the challenges of the future by focusing on the skills, practices and outlooks that will be necessary to create the finance function of the future.
Contents
The finance function today
No such thing as a typical accountant
A new world
Survival and success
Data and technology
The role of technology
Analysis
Communication
The finance function of tomorrow
What lies ahead?
The view of the profession
Stakeholder focus
Strategy formulation
Wide view of performance
Forward thinking
Career progression
Changing around you
The finance leader of the future
Leaders in complex times
Technical and ethical skills
Strategy and business acumen
Risk management
Data and technology
The impact of AI
Understanding and managing supply chains
Leadership and communication
Investor management
Evaluating the finance leader
Looking ahead
Adapting to the role
Becoming the finance leader of tomorrow
Developing the finance function of tomorrow
Driving change
A few final thoughts
Author
Wayne Bartlett
Wayne is an internationally acclaimed speaker and trainer on all aspects of public and private sector accounting and auditing standards. He has been instrumental in helping to develop the profession internationally and has taken lead roles in the development of new professional bodies and the accounting profession in Mozambique and Rwanda, and been extensively involved in developing financial reporting in many countries across the globe.
22 reviews for Finance Function of the Future
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Angela Meachen –
A useful and relevant course.
Maria Bienczyk –
interesting read
Mariam Paul –
This was a good comprehensive course with an overview of the finance roles
Peter Smith –
The course brings to life many issues that we as accountants need to ponder and act upon if we are to progress as individuals as well as finance teams and leaders. Everyone will need to consider their own circumstances and what it means for them to be successful and happy in our career choices. I would hope nobody wants to be left behind in this revolution.
Miss Natalie Woolley –
Interesting and insightful
Anton Lebin –
Most of the materials are not new to me. You can get the same picture of the future of Fiance by reading The Economist and New Yor Times on a daily basis. However, if you do not do this, then the course is right for you.
Brian Oliver –
An interesting reflection on where finance roles are heading
Damanpreet singh Sandhu –
excellent
Patrice Carrington –
Enjoyed!
Paul Camp –
good thought provoker and helpful tips on what to focus on and how to try and stay abreast of events
Pei Ven Chong –
It shows me the finance function in the future and I could analyse my existing skill set and where I can fit in the future role.
Richard Charles Starling –
Ciaran O`Driscoll –
Great to have an accountancy course which challenges you on IT
Nyasha Mkombo –
Provided greater persepective on digital innovation
Bernadette Brennan –
Chandana Mukherjee –
As finance manager, this is relevant for after the pandemic changes.
Keith Holmes –
Working on finance function change projects provided useful material and thought questions
Sanaa Choudhry –
David Christopher Mallagh –
Change needs to happen within Finance depts to make the most of opportunities and deal with threats that are inevitably going to occur over the nexdt decade or so. This course has highlighted the main issues to me and provided me with a basis on which to check planning and champion change.
James Bremner –
Richard Endo –
Gofamodimo Philip R-Mosimanegape –
It was very clear and concise, the material covered was relevant and examples given were real life