AGENDA 2024
SEPTEMBER 18th, 2024
Starting 9AM EEST - Helsinki Time
Starting 8AM CET - Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen Time
9:00 (EEST)
Welcome & Introduction
9:05
Fostering a Collaborative CFO-CEO Relationship
Nina Jönsson, CEO, ICA Gruppen
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Strategies for building and maintaining a strong, collaborative relationship between the CFO and the CEO
9:35
The Expanding Role of the Modern CFO
Youssef Zad, Chief Economist, Finnish Startup Community
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Driving Growth - CFOs' new role in guiding companies through complex decision-making, risk management, and leveraging technology for business innovation.
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The multifaceted CFO: Navigating the diverse skill expectations of today's CFO
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Role of CFO in a fast-growing company
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Statistics and the economic impact of startup companies
10:00
NETWORKING BREAK
10:35
Moving Beyond Legacy Solutions: Welcome to the AI-Powered Financial Revolution
Anssi Ruokonen, Head of AI Research and Enablement, Basware
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How AI is impacting the office of the CFO
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The transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in invoice processing
10:55
Leading strategic growth in downturn: Case Kontio
Timo Mustonen, CFO, VP, Kontiotuote
Minna Matikainen, Senior Managing Consultant, Midagon
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Digital capabilities enabling future growth
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Integrated planning operations driving effectiveness and flexibility
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Growth strategies alignment with market trends and requirements
11:15
Back to Basics
Jan Dekempe, Former VP, Group Divisional CFO, A. P. Moeller Maersk
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In our quest for sophistication, we frequently neglect the basic financial needs and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) vital for effectively overseeing a company.
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Emphasizing fundamental principles is crucial for understanding and managing the complexities
11:45
Enhancing Financial Forecasting for Better Decision Making
Heikki Autio, Business Development Analyst, Digita
Merja Jaakkola, Director, DC Business Performance, Innofactor
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Improving forecast accuracy with data and analytics
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How accurate financial forecasts can inform and improve strategic decisions
12:05
LUNCH BREAK & NETWORKING
13:05
E-invoicing changes in neighboring countries – practical guidance
Ahti Allikas, Solution Owner, OpusCapita
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Examples of upcoming changes in Germany, Poland, Estonia, Denmark, and Belgium
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How to approach these mandates
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How to use the changes for your business benefit
13:25
How SRV Transformed External Financial Reporting with Workiva
Petter Boström, Finance Director, SRV
Riccardo Nykopp, Regional Sales Director, Workiva
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Explore the power of connected data and automation to drive more insightful, efficient reporting
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Learn how SRV fosters collaboration and innovation across their finance team with Workiva’s solutions
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Be inspired by SRV’s journey to elevate external financial reporting and unlock strategic insights
13:45
Future-Proofing Finance: Strategies for Building Resilience
Heli Lindfors, CFO, Vaisala
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Navigating economic uncertainty with scenarios
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Building agility and strategies to meet global challenges.
14:05
NETWORKING BREAK
14:40
Ensuring Regulatory Compliance through AI-Driven E-Invoicing
Kamila Kania, Business Solution Manager, Comarch
• Defining the current global regulatory landscape
• Leveraging AI-driven e-invoicing to navigate the complex world of regulatory compliance
• How to proactively address potential compliance challenges before they become costly problems
15:00
Artificial Intelligence in Action – Finance leaders Leveraging AI
Virpi Ala-Heikkilä, Group Vice President, Global Transformation Leader Controlling, Hitachi Energy & Professor of Practice, University of Vaasa
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Leveraging AI as a tool for finance
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Harnessing the power of AI
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The impact of AI on the role and skills needed for Finance leaders
15:20
END OF DAY