In this episode of Reshaping Finance, we explore how finance business partnering is evolving to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. Our expert guests from GSK and AICPA & CIMA share how finance leaders can move beyond traditional roles to become true co-pilots, driving strategy, enabling execution, and creating value through insight, influence, and impact.

GUEST SPEAKERS:
• Richard Latchford, VP Finance & CFO, GSK US Biopharma
• Ash Noah, Managing Director, CGMA Learning, AICPA & CIMA

CHAIR:
• Barry Payne, Director, External Relations - Management Accounting, AICPA & CIMA

KEY INSIGHTS:
• What does it really mean to be a co-pilot in finance and why is that mindset critical for the future?
• How are leading CFOs structuring their teams to drive both accountability and agility?
• What tools and skills finance professionals need to stay ahead?
• What role will technology play in reshaping finance and how can you stay relevant as it evolves?
• What's the hidden gap between what finance delivers and what the business actually needs?
• How do you measure the real value of finance business partnering and what are the red flags you're missing it?

Join us as we uncover how finance leaders can future-proof their planning processes and build more resilient, agile organisations.

CONNECT:
Richard on LinkedIn
Ash on LinkedIn
Barry on LinkedIn

OTHER RESOURCES:
• Debut podcast episode: AI's impact on private equity – Blog
• Big data and AI: Challenges and opportunities in finance —The Reshaping Finance podcast – Blog 
• AI for private equity and financial services industry – Podcast  
• Big data and AI technologies: Fundamentals and Applications – Podcast 
• Future of Finance 2.0: Re-defining finance for a sustainable world – Report 
• 4 shifts redefining how finance creates sustainable value –  Article   
• Our contemporary issues in Management Accounting –  Page

Find out more about the Future of Finance.

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