146. Aligning Procurement & Finance in the Digital Age with Thomas Siersbæk Heller-Njor

In this episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast, Hannah Munro delves deep into the ever-evolving world of procurement with our guest, Thomas Siersbæk Heller-Njor, Founder and CEO of CostBits. Together, Hannah and Thomas explore the challenges and nuances of aligning procurement with financial insights and how technology, particularly SaaS, is paving the way for improved transparency and efficiency.
Also covered in this session:
  • Understanding why not all KPIs should be centred around costs and the significance of a holistic view.
  • How businesses can stay ahead of the curve, mitigating risks and foreseeing challenges.
  • The art of balancing supplier relationships
  • A close look at how SaaS companies are bridging the gap between procurement and finance.
  • The added value of advisory services in optimising procurement strategies.
  • What is the change that we’re seeing in finance teams and what does that have to do with value?
  • How do we define value?
  • How value goes beyond economic impact
  • What are the components of economic value identification?
  • Examples of the value identification conversation
  • What this means for the skills in finance
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