131. Key Takeaways from the GENCFO Summit: A Look into the Future of Finance with Chris Argent

In this episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast, Hannah Munro is joined by Chris Argent, founder of GENCFO. Together, Chris & Hannah delve into the insights, trends, and key takeaways from the recent GENCFO Summit.
Also covered in this session:
  • The shifting role of the finance function, moving beyond transactional processing to business partnering
  • The necessity of selecting the right people for your tech transformation and why it's about more than just acquiring new technology
  • The discussion on the current and future use of Excel and the future of finance tools with the advent of cloud and machine learning capabilities
  • The imperative of having your finance team earn their 'seat at the table', contributing value to the business beyond traditional roles
  • The role of technology and how it aids in bringing about transformations in the finance function
  • 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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