The Next Phase of AI in Finance Is Here. Is Your Team Prepared?
We are already seeing the impact of artificial intelligence on the day to day work of finance and accounting departments. But what lies ahead? As we enter the next phase,…
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Finance Benchmarking to Get Your Finance Function Fit for the Future
In a data-driven business environment, finance leaders are increasingly expected to add value through strategic decision making. But they can’t achieve this without an finance team fit for navigating complex…
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How to Prepare for Year-End Accounts: A Six-Week Plan for UK Finance Leaders
For finance leaders across the UK public and private sectors, year end is not simply a reporting milestone – it is a test of structure, capacity and control. In the…
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Preparing for IFRS 18: How Rate-Regulated Industries Can Navigate the Coming Change
From 1 January 2027, IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements will replace IAS 1, marking a significant shift in the way organisations, particularly those in rate-regulated sectors, must…
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How Financial Data Will Redefine Strategy in 2026
An increasingly complex global economy requires adaptive, agile decision making. Underpinning the strategies capable of responding in real time to economic and market factors is the vast array of financial…
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The Critical Role of Talent in Driving Post-Merger Integration
The success of a merger or acquisition is defined in the critical phase of post-merger integration. It’s during this period that organisations must align systems, cultures, and operations to realise…
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The 2026 Outlook: Key Finance Trends Reshaping the Future of Leadership and Strategy
As we move closer to 2026, Accounting and Finance leaders are facing new challenges and opportunities that will reshape the way they operate in the year ahead. Staying on top…
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Building Future-Ready Talent and Leadership in Shared Services
Technology alone doesn’t transform businesses, people do. As automation, analytics, and AI continue to reshape operations, one truth stands out, sustainable transformation depends on leadership, culture, and capability. The organisations…
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AI and Data, The New Operating System for Global Business Services
As Shared Services evolve beyond cost and efficiency, AI and data are becoming the new operating system for modern Global Business Services (GBS). This article explores how intelligence, connectivity, and…
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The Evolution of Shared Services: From Cost Centers to Value Creators
Shared Services are no longer just about efficiency; they’ve evolved into engines of capability, intelligence, and enterprise value. This shift reflects how leading organisations are reimagining Shared Services as strategic…
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