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      Leveraging data to transform businesses

      Many leading Australian and global finance organisations are considering new ways to do business in a rapidly evolving landscape, and they’re leaning on data and technology to give them the edge.

      Traditional finance roles are also shifting, with new CFOs becoming change agents for sustainability and growth across the business.

      Our global report into the future of finance looks into the five pillars Australian CFOs can use for long-term sustainable growth, to build resilience into their strategies and boost bottom lines. 

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      CFO agenda for elevating finance

      The future of finance


      5 pillars for finance transformation

      How can CFOs create the right strategic framework that benefits the whole enterprise and increases their value?

      We explore three areas:

      • the creation of enterprise value
      • identifying, defining and prioritising strategies
      • executing and optimising initiatives.

      Learn more about strategy and innovation 

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      CFO agenda for elevating finance

      The future of finance
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      Strategy and innovation

      The future of finance

      How can finance benefit from digital acceleration, including thinking digital but acting human?

      We explore two basic elements:

      • a digital core – what finance needs to obtain value
      • digital enablers – how finance can unlock value.

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      Data acceleration

      The future of finance

      How can finance use data intelligence to position themselves as the function that expands value and integrates data across the organisation?

      We explore:

      • basic aspects of data intelligence
      • potential challenges
      • ways to develop a modern data platform built to adapt and scale with constantly changing data sources.

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      Data intelligence

      The future of finance

      How can Australian CFOs implement an effective talent management strategy?

      We explore:

      • the modern Australian workforce needing a CFO to serve as a business partner
      • having the right skills to meet current and future demands.
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      Modern workforce

      The future of finance

      How can dynamic risk management improve the accuracy, speed, and value of operations within the finance function?

      We explore:

      • how dynamic risk management in finance is a matter of trust
      • how finance teams can turn risk into an opportunity to enhance value, foster innovation, improve performance, and help manage change.

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      Dynamic risk

      The future of finance


      Roadmap to a future-ready finance team

      Australian CFOs wanting to implement successful digitalisation across their business should consider:

      • A holistic, business-led approach to digital transformation and the elevation of their function
      • Clearly articulated goals representing the organisation’s purpose and KPIs
      • Visible, top-down executive buy-in, backed by proper funding and human resource allocation
      • Dedicated transformation teams for effecting, controlling, and helping people to adapt to change


      CFO agenda for elevating finance

      The future of finance report.

       

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      Transparency Report 2024

      1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024


      How KPMG can help

      We support the growing agenda and increased responsibilities of the CFO and can facilitate the strategies and needs of their business for sustained value over the long term.



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