Blog
FSN’s blog channel keeps CFOs abreast of the latest developments affecting the future of the finance function. The blogs build upon the current themes discussed by senior finance professionals in FSN’ Modern Finance Forum on LinkedIn.
The changing face of software evaluation
The accelerating pace of technology innovation is undeniable and whether it is in the home or in business, potential users face a bewildering choice of solutions. Smart Homes may be de rigueur in...
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What are the barriers to finance process innovation?
According to a recent survey, 34% of finance functions are actively pursuing finance process innovation. But that still leaves 66% mired in legacy systems and unable to break out of the pack. The...
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What does innovation mean to the finance professional?
Despite the huge interest in innovation and the thousands of column inches written in the media every day, innovation is one of those terms that defies precise definition. So rather than attempt to...
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How data visualisation supports a new era of business partnering
Finance professionals place a premium on “insight. When asked where innovation is most needed in the finance function, more than 80% of finance leaders responded that it was most needed in the...
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Is the secret of success in financial management based on the ability to master data?
A recent FSN study, “Innovation in Financial Reporting” shows that finance functions that have mastered their data outperform their peers in terms of the speed of forecasting, accuracy of...
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