


Remember what life was like in the mid-1980s? Some of our more seasoned readers likely do. Just in case, here’s a quick flashback: The most popular movies were “Top Gun,” “Platoon,” and “Crocodile Dundee.” The Bangles, Culture Club, and The Pet Shop Boys topped the music charts....
Published: Feb 28, 2018



If you think of the various things that send a CFO’s pulse racing, then governance, compliance, control, and audit will probably rank quite low on that list. Legacy software designers must have formed similar lists because they’ve treated control and governance as afterthoughts, or even irritants, in the financial...
Published: Feb 28, 2018



If you’ve followed the other three blog posts in this series (don’t worry, there won’t be a quiz), you’ll know I’ve discussed the various elements of financial transformation, why transformation hasn’t happened, transaction processing, and the importance of governance, regulation,...
Published: Feb 28, 2018



Financial reporting, whether for internal or public consumption forms the bedrock of the finance function and is often the primary and most visible measure of the finance function’s professional competence and standing.
But new research “The Future of Financial Reporting Survey 2017” by the...
Published: Feb 05, 2018



Die Ergebnisse der globalen FSN-Umfrage 2017 „The Future of the Finance Function“ liegen vor.
Diese von Workday unterstützte Studie enthält Expertenmeinungen von mehr als 750 Finanzführungskräften weltweit. Sie beleuchtet die schwierigen Marktbedingungen, mit denen sich CFOs heute...
Published: Mar 08, 2018



The results of the global 2017 FSN survey, "The Future of the Finance Function", are in. This complimentary survey, sponsored by Workday, provides expert insight from more than 800 senior finance professionals worldwide.
The survey explores the challenging market conditions facing CFOs. The results reveal...
Published: Mar 16, 2018



Master the art of change by giving your organisation the insight and strategy necessary to adapt.
This Workday-sponsored report by Harvard Business Review Analytic Services explores how organisations are investing in change initiatives and growth plans to remain successful no matter what new technologies...
Published: Mar 16, 2018



Learn why a new approach is needed.
Read this whitepaper, “A New Approach to Audit and Control in Enterprise Software”, and discover more about the changing landscape of control and governance. Learn how rethinking technology can be the touchstone to separation of duties, transparent business processes...
Published: Mar 16, 2018



Transform your finance function using cloud-based technology.
Business needs have changed. Today, Finance is under pressure to deliver faster access to data, better reporting, and more rigorous controls.
In this Whitepaper, ‘The Future Starts Now’, PwC reveals how cloud-based technology enables...
Published: Mar 16, 2018



As modern finance professionals, we face the most challenging conditions for decades as we strive to be better business partners.
The "Future of Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting" 2017 FSN Survey, in collaboration with Workday, explains how to deliver dependable business forecasts, optimise...
Published: Mar 16, 2018



Most businesses treat finance and Human Capital Management (HCM) as different domains, but this separation creates a lot of problems.
Combining finance and HCM into one system makes it easier to see the whole picture, make changes, and plan for growth.
Read the whitepaper to see eight detailed reasons why bringing...
Published: Mar 16, 2018



Today’s business environment is becoming more and more competi ti ve: companies need to move faster, provide a higher level of customer service, and meet the needs of a mobile and increasingly connected workforce. Studies show that organizati ons that take advantage of producti vity-enhancing cloud services grow...
Published: Mar 16, 2018



Leeds-based Pharmacy2U Ltd was the first dedicated internet and mail order pharmacy in the country, and is now the largest.
Established in 1999, Pharmacy2U has played a pioneering role in changing the way pharmacy services are provided in the UK: prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines and personal care products...
Published: Apr 03, 2018



Martin Wallen is Managing Director of Firwood Paints Ltd. The specialist paint producer has been developing and producing quality paints for industrial, trade, decorative and DIY markets since 1925.
Firwood also produces coatings for the aerosol packing industry, defence applications and facilities maintenance. Production...
Published: Apr 03, 2018