The finance function has evolved from playing a supporting functional role to become a key protagonist in determining and driving corporate strategy. Dynamic and challenging markets, a changing regulatory landscape, and intense pressure on cost containment are just some of the issues that have contributed to the elevation of finance to be a strategic corporate force. However, many organizations are finding their finance function lacks the means, whether it is the people, systems, or even corporate culture to support this elevated role and transformation can be complicated and potentially carries a certain amount of risk.