Virtual Finance Event Recap: The Future of the Digital CFO

Staffing shortages. Record high inflation. Ongoing supply chain issues. Considering the obstacles today’s CFOs are up against, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, overmatched or even downright pessimistic about the future. But for finance leaders who understand the value of turning challenges into opportunities, this period of disruption is a chance to rethink their role and reassert themselves as agents of value and transformation.        

That’s why on April 7, Esker hosted The Future of the Digital CFO, a virtual finance event featuring several special guests designed to explore the DNA of today’s digital CFO and impart best practices and take-home strategies for 2022 and beyond.  

Couldn’t make it? Here’s just some of what was covered:  

• Current & future finance trends
  What are the biggest finance priorities in 2022? How have staff shortages and remote work impacted finance? Do CFO expectations match reality? In the “industry leaders” portion of the virtual finance event, Bryan DeGraw of The Hackett Group answered these pressing questions and much more, putting a magnifying glass on current and future finance trends, and how technology is best when used as the “5th FTE” to fill gaps and reinforce the value of staff.   
• Digital strategies & success stories
  Transitioning from a transaction-oriented finance function to a strategic one is a smart business move … but not necessarily an easy one. In the second session of the virtual finance event, Michelle Demarco, CFO at enVista, shares her expert insights into process improvements and digital transformation strategies that help finance departments empower staff, nurture growth without adding headcount, and build a foundation of resilience for their business.  
• The role of automation in talent retention & more
  As companies shift from margin preservation to growth strategies, how does digital transformation facilitate that focus for finance leaders? Esker’s Worldwide COO, Emmanuel Olivier, joined Esker’s U.S. Sales Director, Diana Eagen, to discuss this topic, including how cloud automation solutions play an important role in retaining staff and attracting talent. This presentation was followed by an audience Q&A.

Learn More
If you’re interested in learning more about the discussions had at The Future of the Digital CFO virtual event, you can watch the full on-demand version here.