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In this month's Finance Transformation Live host Hannah Munro explores how finance leaders can design scalable, resilient systems that adapt to change and support long-term growth.
Key topics covered:
- The four pillars of future-proof finance architecture: data, APIs, expandability, and maintenance
- Why multi-dimensional data structures are essential for reporting, AI, and agility
- How to evaluate API strength, integration flexibility, and vendor transparency
- Avoiding common pitfalls like over-customisation, poor data design, and dead-end system configurations
- Building layered tech stacks to support FP&A, BI, automation, governance, and collaboration
- Planning for continuous improvement: training, upgrades, and staying ahead of business needs
Links mentioned:
- Previous session: Finance Record to Report Maturity Model
- Connect with Hannah Munro
- Building Out Your Finance Data Strategy
- Reporting Tools in Sage Intacct
- Which Sage Product is Right For You Quiz!
- Book a discovery call
- Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here.
- Subscribe to our Podcast!
Chapters
1. Introduction to Financial Architecture (00:00:00)
2. Components of Strong Finance Systems (00:03:05)
3. Data Architecture Fundamentals (00:11:57)
4. API Integration Importance (00:22:58)
5. System Expandability Considerations (00:34:11)
6. Maintenance and Upgrade Strategies (00:42:38)
7. Financial Architecture Layers (00:43:25)
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