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How can business help solve society’s biggest challenges? Welcome to Take on Tomorrow, the award-winning podcast from PwC that examines the biggest problems facing society and the role business can—and should—play in solving them. Hosts Femi Oke and Lizzie O’Leary talk to industry innovators, tech trailblazers and visionary leaders from around the globe about timely topics: from the climate transition to AI and data; and from the future of food to how we build, move and power the world.
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In this special live episode, recorded at the ACCA Finance Futures Conference, Hannah Munro joins Alex Falcon Huerta (ACCA) to cut through the hype and explore what it really takes to choose and implement the right finance technology.
From agility in software selection to preparing for the rise of AI, they share stories, frameworks, and practical advice to help finance leaders stay ahead of the curve.
In this episode, Hannah and Alex discuss
- Why agility is key when selecting and assessing finance software
- How to rethink ROI beyond time and cost, and measure real business value
- The dangers of traditional RFPs and how to adopt a more flexible, iterative approach
- Understanding the technology lifecycle from bleeding edge to rusting edge
- How to future-proof your finance team with the right AI readiness and mindset
- Managing resistance to change and building momentum for digital transformation
Links Mentioned:
- Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here.
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Chapters
1. Setting The Stage: Tech In Finance (00:00:00)
2. Intros And Credentials (00:02:40)
3. Audience Poll: Feelings On New Tech (00:04:40)
4. The Pace Of Change And Why (00:06:00)
5. Case For ROI Beyond Time Saved (00:09:20)
6. Five-Part ROI Framework (00:13:30)
7. Why Projects Fail: Objectives And Mindset (00:17:20)
8. RFPs Versus Agile Selection (00:20:40)
9. Tech Lifecycles: Bleeding To Rusting Edge (00:24:00)
10. How Practitioners Assess Vendors (00:28:00)
11. Managing Risk At Different Edges (00:31:00)
12. The Adoption Curve And Team Mix (00:34:20)
13. Biggest Concerns: Integration And Support (00:38:00)
14. Top Tips: Automate, Simplify, Systemise (00:39:40)
15. Partner Over Product And Customisation (00:42:00)
16. Measuring ROI Beyond Money (00:45:00)
17. AI Readiness: Process, Data, Access (00:47:00)
18. Q&A: Practical AI Use And Security (00:50:00)
19. Upskilling, Change Resistance, Momentum (00:54:00)
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