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An imperative for CFOs in the post-pandemic landscape is that they position themselves and the finance function as co-creators of enterprise value. CFOs need to take an active role in transforming themselves and the Finance function from their traditional role of financial reporting, compliance, and decision support to actively driving strategy and execution. This requires skills and competencies that are beyond the traditional skill sets of the 20th Century CFO.
Objectives:
- Recognize with clarity the key challenges of the 21st century enterprise
- Determine the skills and competencies that CFO’s need to support their enterprise
- Identify and implement a plan to address these gaps
While human factors are critically important for finance transformation, all too often the lion’s share of time and investment is spent on technology and implementation rather than people. To achieve their transformation goals, organizations must invest in their people, addressing the digital skills gap, embracing lifelong learning, and instilling a growth mindset in preparation for a new, and as yet undefined, future. HP Inc. has had an exceptional focus on people in their transformation Journey. Claire Bramley, Global Controller of HP Inc. will present the People Experience Program (PEP) that she designed and sponsors and share how they successfully procured business support, the challenges along the journey, and how the program drove a successful transformation journey.
Objectives:
- Identify the key elements of finance transformation
- Recognize how the human element is essential to transformation
- Determine the skills and competency gaps
- Distinguish ways in which the gaps should be addressed
No crisis has been as challenging in recent memory as the COVID-19 pandemic, which as severely tested the strength of corporations and the processes under which they operate. Finance and business leaders have had to innovate across the enterprise. Hear from the CFO of Koch Industries on some areas where they have innovated and accelerated automation and digitization to transform their company.
Objectives:
- Analyze how during the pandemic, Finance took a leadership role in sustaining operations in a very difficult environment and partnered with other key constituents to drive innovation and sustainable improved business performance in areas including workforce management, digital transformation, supply chain management, and capital allocation.
With the launch of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, Darren and his finance team have been busy. But the success of this work has been built on a culture of value partnering with the business. Hear Darren Snellgrove’s perspectives on the transformation he has made to his finance team to support Janssen R&D to bring innovation and solutions to patients. This involves many hats and many responsibilities, but none is more important than value creation. Other functions are increasingly turning to finance for support with critical decision making particularly when it comes to protecting and growing the value of the organization. Expect more value partnering in 2021.
Objectives:
- Recognize why understanding, analyzing and maximizing value creation is critical to the success of the CFO
- Determine how you can approach and focus on innovation in a way to create long-terms sustainable value
- Identify how to work towards a clear and well thought through capital allocation strategy in order to succeed
- Determine how to develop your or your team’s capabilities, mindsets and behaviors in order to drive a value partnering culture
The much-debated ruling by the US Supreme Court forcing the NCAA to alter long-standing financial policies around collegiate athletics, athletes and teams speaking out on social issues, and the Tokyo Olympics taking place amid a global pandemic has made the intersection of business and sports more apparent and newsworthy than ever.
The role of the trusted, professional financial advisor is critical from the onset of an athlete’s career requiring an understanding of financial literacy, wealth management and compliance. Given the stunningly short, average length of a player’s career, preparing for the day the buzzer sounds should start well before they sign their first professional contract.
This session features lessons learned from three groundbreaking professionals - Amobi Okugo, Jeremy Bloom and Nicole Lynn - each bringing their own unique perspectives on overcoming adversities, maximizing opportunities and navigating an often treacherous business environment on and off the field.
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated change in the profession. This panel discussion will provide insights into the trends and issues impacting the profession and how these are creating new opportunities to thrive in the future.
Objectives:
- Describe the current economic environment and important issues impacting the accounting and finance profession.
- Recognize how accountants are leading in economic recovery efforts and hear how the Association is supporting them through advocacy, resources and learning.
2020 was a year to remember. Just ask new WNBA Commissioner and former Deloitte CEO, Cathy Engelbert.
The WNBA basketball league was one of the first sporting organizations to be majorly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. They were also at the forefront of the "Black Lives Matter" movement with many players taking a stand and bringing the organization into the spotlight.
Join Cathy as she discusses the year that was with ENGAGE emcee, Jill Schlesinger. She'll discuss how she led her team and players through the chaos, the changes her organization had to make financially to cater to the new world, and how they had to alter their goals for the future.
The year 2020 was unlike any other - requiring each of us to quickly pivot and transform virtually all aspects of our personal and professional lives. Working from home, video meetings and the elimination of business travel became the "new normal" in just a few day's times. But these significant changes also presented tremendous opportunity for innovation and digital transformation. Join Inspector Gadget has he examines the latest technology and products supporting these rapid changes, and explore what is next. Technology has never been more critical and impactful than it is today. Make certain you have the essential details you need to navigate your next steps.
Objectives:
- Recall the latest technology trends and the impact these trends will have on next generation devices.
- Identify where to wisely invest in new technology, and what to avoid.
- Choose technology initiatives based on greatest impact.
This one-on-one discussion will focus on the various impacts COVID-19 has had on the entertainment industry and their financial practices. We will compare those that have thrived vs those who have had struggled and the phenomenal dominance of online streaming platforms during the pandemic vs the closing of Disney theme parks. Discover how each of the organizations have had to adjust their businesses and plans.
Objectives:
- Determine the Role of the CFO in Crisis Management
- Evaluate the Impacts of COVID on business models
- Assess how revenue and costs were managed and forecasted