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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 

  • Strategies for building and maintaining a strong, collaborative relationship between the CFO and the CEO

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9:35

The Expanding Role of the Modern CFO

Youssef Zad, Chief Economist, Finnish Startup Community

  • Driving Growth - CFOs' new role in guiding companies through complex decision-making, risk management, and leveraging technology for business innovation.

  • The multifaceted CFO: Navigating the diverse skill expectations of today's CFO

  • Role of CFO in a fast-growing company

  • Statistics and the economic impact of startup companies

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10:00   

NETWORKING BREAK

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10:35

Moving Beyond Legacy Solutions: Welcome to the AI-Powered Financial Revolution

Anssi Ruokonen, Head of AI Research and Enablement, Basware

  • How AI is impacting the office of the CFO

  • The transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in invoice processing

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10:55

Leading strategic growth in downturn: Case Kontio

Timo Mustonen, CFO, VP, Kontiotuote

Minna Matikainen, Senior Managing Consultant, Midagon

  • Digital capabilities enabling future growth

  • Integrated planning operations driving effectiveness and flexibility

  • Growth strategies alignment with market trends and requirements

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11:15

Back to Basics

Jan Dekempe, Former VP, Group Divisional CFO, A. P. Moeller Maersk

  • In our quest for sophistication, we frequently neglect the basic financial needs and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) vital for effectively overseeing a company.

  • Emphasizing fundamental principles is crucial for understanding and managing the complexities

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11:45

Enhancing Financial Forecasting for Better Decision Making

Heikki Autio, Business Development Analyst, Digita

Merja Jaakkola, Director, DC Business Performance, Innofactor

  • Improving forecast accuracy with data and analytics

  • 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 â€‹

Ahti Allikas, Solution Owner, OpusCapita

  • Examples of upcoming changes in Germany, Poland, Estonia, Denmark, and Belgium

  • How to approach these mandates

  • How to use the changes for your business benefit

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13:25

How SRV Transformed External Financial Reporting with Workiva

Petter Boström, Finance Director, SRV

Riccardo Nykopp, Regional Sales Director, Workiva 

  • Explore the power of connected data and automation to drive more insightful, efficient reporting

  • Learn how SRV fosters collaboration and innovation across their finance team with Workiva’s solutions

  • Be inspired by SRV’s journey to elevate external financial reporting and unlock strategic insights

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13:45

Future-Proofing Finance: Strategies for Building Resilience

Heli Lindfors, CFO, Vaisala

  • Navigating economic uncertainty with scenarios 

  • Building agility and strategies to meet global challenges.

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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
 

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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

  • Leveraging AI as a tool for finance 

  • Harnessing the power of AI

  • The impact of AI on the role and skills needed for Finance leaders

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15:20

END OF DAY​

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