This webinar will demonstrate how midsize companies can transform spreadsheet-only processes into an effective financial performance management solution by using appropriate software. The speakers will discuss a range of solutions focusing on the basic principles which can be applied to all software solutions.
Why you should attend
Today, spreadsheets are embedded in the day-to-day operation of many organisations and they can’t be simply thrown out.
However, it’s also true that using spreadsheets in conjunction with specialist software for planning, budgeting and forecasting can help finance professionals make smarter decisions at every level, in every function and in every region of an organisation.
This webinar will demonstrate how midsize companies can transform spreadsheet-only processes into an effective financial performance management solution by using appropriate software. The speakers will discuss a range of solutions focusing on the basic principles which can be applied to all software solutions.
You’ll learn how to:
- Audit your current processes and identify opportunities for improvement
- Think big but start small using an incremental approach that will ultimately yield greater success
- Address the cultural barriers to adoption that exist in both IT and Finance
Speakers
Clive Boulton
Business Analytics Business Manager, Advanced Business Solutions
Clive is Business Analytics Business Manager and a Post-Graduate from Lancaster University Management School. In his work at Advanced Business Solutions Clive assists his clients in moving towards excellence within the domain of their Business Analytical and Financial Performance Management capability. Clive started his career within Scottish & Newcastle Brewers and was engaged in a comprehensive performance management review that changed the way performance was measured and managed from both a financial and non-financial perspective. Since this time Clive has gained extensive experience across a multitude of industries in helping organisations define and drive significant business benefits from such initiatives.
Jonathan Teller, FCA MBA
Jonathan is a past Chairman of the IT Faculty. A business analytics specialist, he has over thirty years’ experience in the field of forecasting and budgeting.
Jonathan will be moderating the webinar.
Stephen Waters
ACA – Director, Infocat
Stephen is Director of InfoCat, a consultancy specialising in IBM Cognos TM1 performance management solutions. He has 15 years of experience as a specialist Financial Performance Management consultant implementing budgeting, forecasting and analysis systems. He is a qualified accountant and Maths graduate with over 25 years of experience using and developing various financial systems.